By Karen Englert | Chief Executive Officer
The career development suite at Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County helps members obtain job readiness skills. Career Launch, which includes Junior Staff and Money Matters, help members prepare for a great future and over 2020 we have expanded the Career Launch program. Club staff help teens build job readiness through online career search, college and job search, mentoring, virtual job shadowing and soft skills training.
Our strong education & career programs help ensure all Club members graduate from high school on time and are ready for college or trade school, and a 21st-century career. Over 2020 we strengthened many partnerships allowing members to explore GM, Toyota, Missouri State University, and NASA all from Club sites (with the support of technology).
We focus on increasing the number of club members participating in overall wellness activities (physical, social, academic, and emotional). Our Youth of the Year program continues to be strong despite all 2020 has brought us. Our 2020 Youth of the Year was recognized at the national level for her impact in utilizing technology to help prevent driving while intoxicated. Winning a congressional award for her work, she continues to champion for stronger inclusion of young ladies in STEM related fields.
We are proud of her work and know many of our members would not have opportunities to participate in career readiness opportunities without the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Charles County.
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