America Graduates with Club Kids.This May Change the World.
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America Graduates with Club Kids.This May Change the World.
Help empower America’s biggest class of future leaders.
What starts with a few hours after school ends with a diploma in hand.
Every young person has potential. Yet every year, American students are leaving high school feeling unprepared for adult life. From first grade to their first job, Boys & Girls Clubs are with students every step of the way. In communities across the country, we provide millions of young people with the necessary support to graduate and grow into tomorrow’s leaders.
Because when Club kids graduate, our whole country moves forward.
81% of Club high school seniors earn mostly A’s and B’s compared to 75% of 12th graders nationally.1
81% of Club high school seniors applied for postsecondary education compared to 63% of 12th graders nationally.2
4-in-5 young Club alumni feel they have the skills necessary to pursue their career path.
Young Club alumni are 60% more likely to be working, and 25% more likely to say they have a fulfilling career than other adults.
Meet America’s Biggest Class of Future Leaders
Ximena
Future Lawyer
Club Kid for 10 Years
Boys & Girls Club of McAllen
Where Are They Going: Columbia University, Undergraduate studies, Public Policy or Business Administration, Aspiring Law School Student
“After getting the opportunity to speak to Congress in Washington, D.C. through my Boys & Girls Club, I know a career in law or public policy is in my future.”
Rima
Future Healthcare Professional
Club Kid for 5 Years
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northern Indiana Corridor
Where Are They Going: University of Notre Dame, Undergraduate studies, Public Policy and Dentistry
“STEM and healthcare are equally important, but women and people of color are still underrepresented in both. I’m not waiting until I’m older to become a leader in these fields.”
Holden
Future Executive
Club Kid for 12 Years
Boys & Girls Club of Benton County
Where Are They Going: University of Arkansas, Undergraduate studies, Organizational Management and Leadership
“After shadowing Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s President & CEO, I was inspired to become an executive leader, so that one day, I’ll get to decide how a big organization makes a positive impact.”
Where Are They Now: Boys & Girls Club Young Alumni
Dasia
Former Elected Official
Club Kid for 12 Years
NSA Norfolk Naval Shipyard Youth Center
Where Are They Now: Dasia was elected to serve as an advisory neighborhood commissioner in Washington, D.C. For three years, she represented over 2,000 people in her district, advocating for education, sanitation and other issues impacting her constituents. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in public policy.
Bethany
Engineer
Club Kid for 9 Years
Kirtland AFB Youth Program
Where Are They Now: Bethany worked as a research scholar with the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium, using NASA tools to enhance nuclear space propulsion for future rockets. She is currently an engineer at a tech company focused on improving national power systems and preventing blackouts.
Brianna
Social Worker
Club Kid for 9 Years
Bristol Boys & Girls Club Association
Where Are They Now: After graduating from her technical high school with a focus on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Brianna pursued higher education and achieved a bachelor’s degree in social work. She is currently a behavioral specialist, dedicating her skills to supporting children with different abilities.
