COUNT ON THE Y FOR COLLEGE READINESS, CAREER PREPARATION, AND LIFE SKILLS!
At Greater Somerset County YMCA, we know how important a positive sense of self is to the future of prospering teenagers. With the Achievers program, teens will meet and interact with professionals who serve as role models to inspire them to greater heights.
EXPLORE OUR ACHIEVERS OPTIONS
PLAINFIELD ACHIEVERS
All District Highschools Schools Including Plainfield, North Plainfield, and South Plainfield | Grades 9-12
When: October – May 6 pm – 7 pm
Cost: FREE
WHAT DO WE DO?
- Provide weekly one-hour meetings focused on group discussions (college application & admissions, testing, financial aid, scholarships, and college life
- Internship opportunities with college and business partners
- Local college and business tours are provided in the Fall, Winter, and Summer
- Guest speakers providing insight and motivation into the career field of interest
- Career workshops focused on job resumes, interview skills, financial literacy, time management, and organizational skills
- Scholarships are available from a grant and are eligible to senior students who complete the curriculum
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Leonardo Gonzalez at 908 766 7898 x202 or email at [email protected]
Sample Plainfield Achievers Schedule:
October:
10/4 Orientation – Review Program Components
10/11 Meeting – Who You Are and Where You Want to Go & Students Goals For The School Year
10/18 Meeting – Naviance
10/25 Meeting – College Application Deadlines & College Essays
November:
11/1 Meeting – FAFSA
11/8 Meeting – The Importance of Joining Clubs/Teams
11/9 Day of Service (Volunteer opportunity 10 am – 12 pm)
11/15 Meeting – Understanding the SAT & ACT Guest Speaker
11/22 No Session (Thanksgiving)
11/29 Meeting – Guest Speaker
December:
12/6 Meeting – Develop Your Resume
12/13 Meeting – Guest Speaker
12/20 Meeting – The College Process – College Essay & College Applications
12/27 No Session – HOLIDAY BREAK
January:
1/3 Meeting – Mental Health Workshop
1/10 Meeting – The College Experience and Life On Campus
1/17 Meeting – Career Fair
1/24 Meeting – Guest Speaker
1/31 Meeting – SAT & ACT prep
February:
2/7 No Session – Parent Teacher Conference
2/14 Meeting – Exploring Internships, Scholarships, & Financial Assistance Programs
2/21 High School Student Summer Job Opportunites
2/28 Meeting – Guest Speaker
March:
3/2 Fordham College Visit (All Day)
3/13 Meeting – The College Process – College Essay & College Applications
3/20 Meeting – Resume Building
3/27 College Tour – TBD (All Day)
April:
4/3 Weekday College Tour – HBCU (All Day)
4/10 Meeting – Career Fair
4/17 Meeting – Networking in College
4/24 Meeting – Guest Speaker
May:
5/1 Meeting – TBD
5/08 Meeting – Achievers Recap
5/15 End of Year Celebration
SOMERVILLE ACHIEVERS
Somerville High School, Bridgewater High School, Manville High School | Grades 9-12
When: October – May 6 pm – 7 pm
Cost: FREE
WHAT DO WE DO?
- Provide weekly one-hour meetings focused on group discussions (college application & admissions, testing, financial aid, scholarships, and college life
- Internship opportunities with college and business partners
- Local college and business tours are provided in the Fall, Winter, and Summer
- Guest speakers providing insight and motivation into the career field of interest
- Career workshops focused on job resumes, interview skills, financial literacy, time management, and organizational skills
- Scholarships are available from a grant and are eligible to senior students who complete the curriculum
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact Jamie Norgard at [email protected] and 908 722 4567 x8611
Sample Somerville Achievers Schedule:
October:
10/4 Orientation – Review Program Components
10/11 Meeting – Who You Are and Where You Want to Go & Students Goals For The School Year
10/18 Meeting – Naviance
10/25 Meeting – College Application Deadlines & College Essays
November:
11/1 Meeting – FAFSA
11/8 Meeting – The Importance of Joining Clubs/Teams
11/9 Day of Service (Volunteer opportunity 10 am – 12 pm)
11/15 Meeting – Understanding the SAT & ACT Guest Speaker
11/22 No Session (Thanksgiving)
11/29 Meeting – Guest Speaker
December:
12/6 Meeting – Develop Your Resume
12/13 Meeting – Guest Speaker
12/20 Meeting – The College Process – College Essay & College Applications
12/27 No Session – HOLIDAY BREAK
January:
1/3 Meeting – Mental Health Workshop
1/10 Meeting – The College Experience and Life On Campus
1/17 Meeting – Career Fair
1/24 Meeting – Guest Speaker
1/31 Meeting – SAT & ACT prep
February:
2/7 No Session – Parent Teacher Conference
2/14 Meeting – Exploring Internships, Scholarships, & Financial Assistance Programs
2/21 High School Student Summer Job Opportunites
2/28 Meeting – Guest Speaker
March:
3/2 Fordham College Visit (All Day)
3/13 Meeting – The College Process – College Essay & College Applications
3/20 Meeting – Resume Building
3/27 College Tour – TBD (All Day)
April:
4/3 Weekday College Tour – HBCU (All Day)
4/10 Meeting – Career Fair
4/17 Meeting – Networking in College
4/24 Meeting – Guest Speaker
May:
5/1 Meeting – TDB
5/08 Meeting – Achievers Recap
5/15 End of Year Celebration
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- The program runs from Oct through to the end of May for HS students in 9-12 grade and they meet on Wednesday nights from 6 pm- 7 pm in person at the YMCA
- For the hour that the students are there, they choose a topic, for example, it could be about the college application process, SAT, ACT, College admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and college life.
- In terms of careers, discussions can be about job resumes, interview skills, and looking at the job climate (what jobs are on the rise or on a decline).
- Other topics covered are financial literacy, time management, and organizational skills.
Y For All
We believe that everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—deserves the opportunity and the resources necessary to reach their full potential. In addition to any community subsidies families may qualify for, the Y also provides direct financial assistance to qualifying families enrolled in our child care programs—made possible through the generosity of our Y’s Annual Campaign donors and proceeds from special fundraising events. Visit gscymca.org/fa to learn more.
THE Y: WHERE MEMBERSHIP MEANS MORE
The Y isn’t a building. It’s people from all backgrounds and walks of life who come together to improve their lives, nurture their families and strengthen their community, together.