Y Achievers is a college and career exploration program hosted by the Y in collaboration with Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University, The Image Initiative, Inc., and Say Yes to Education. Students will meet on select Saturdays to participate in a comprehensive curriculum of college preparation, professional development, leadership skill building and career exploration. There is no fee to attend this transformative program. The program’s goal is to connect participants with successful Whitman students to create meaningful mentor relationships. As well as to: Help students develop key leadership skills and identify career goals- college, trades, entrepreneurship. Participant Requirements: Reside in the City of Syracuse, be in grades 8-12 and come from a historically underrepresented background.
Transportation is available at no cost to participants.
The program will meet on the following days: 9/24, 10/22, 11/19, 12/10, 1/21, 2/18, 3/25, 4/22