The Services to Youth facet is an integrated approach to preparing young people to succeed in the 21st century workforce.

 

The primary goals of this facet are to:

• Promote early literacy

• Implement local mentoring programs from kindergarten through college

• Close the academic achievement gaps from kindergarten through college

• Introduce and support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) education and career readiness

• Implement college readiness programs

• Increase high school and college graduation rates

• Award college scholarships and build educational endowments

• Promote and support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) 

The Waterbury Chapter has partnered with Granville Academy to offer classes to students in grades 9-12.  Topics include financial literacy, college prep, interviewing skills, labor market information and college and career planning.  An annual career panel brings in speakers from a wide range of industries and occupations to help students have a realistic view of potential careers and the preparation required.