Seeing Youth Succeed

Teens build leadership skills and support systems by working on creative group projects and thought-provoking issues of their choosing. We know that when these activities are self-directed, young people are more likely to stay engaged and excited. When they achieve their goals, the success is truly their own.

Programs K-12 Enrichment Seeing Youth Succeed

Seeing Youth Succeed (SYS) works with youth aged 14 through 18. The primary focus is on the soft professional skills gained through project-based learning activities – promoting critical thinking, accountability, and ultimately preparing each teen for adulthood. SYS works closely with our workforce development programs.

Young people in the program participate in three projects over the academic program year in the areas of entrepreneurship, media and technology, and service learning. They complete career assessments, and with a mentor, review the results against career research, hiring trends, and education requirements.

The objective to match each teen’s aptitudes and interests with a career goal and to develop an education and career plan.