Program

Black Achievers

The Black Achievers programs provides college readiness and career awareness to African-American teens. The Black Achievers goal is to encourage youth to develop educational and career awareness with the assistance and guidance of African-American mentors from diverse career fields. Corporations, businesses and the community nominate the Adult Achievers because they succeeded professionally and make a commitment to serve as role models to the Teen and Youth Black Achievers. The annual awards ceremony recognizes Adult Achievers and those Teen Black Achievers who are eligible for scholarships. The Black Achievers program meets weekly throughout the year at the Walnut Street YMCA. Through program concentrations that include college, professional and SAT preparation, technology and engineering exploration, arts and entertainment, and media/communications, this program helps youth raise their academic standards, develop a positive sense build character, explore diverse college and career options, and learn from role models who inspire them to greater heights.

Service Area:

Categories Education, youth development, training, and employment Ethnic and racial groups Age and family groups Before school, after school, summer school, tutoring, and other primary and secondary education programs and services Youth development Youth mentoring (adult, intergenerational, and peer mentoring) Youth business, agricultural, civic, and leadership development Youth arts, humanities, math, and sciences development Youth intervention (at-risk) programs Youth centers, clubs, and development services Student and education services and support Adolescents (13-17) People of African descent People of color

Locations


WILMINGTON, DE 19801

Walnut Street

Wilmington, DE 19801

  • Hours of operation: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday
  • Requirements: Register through Claire Carey; Must schedule a parent/child interview with Claire Carey
  • Intake procedures: Contact Claire Carey
  • Public Transportation: Yes
  • Phone number
Parent Organization

Young Mens Christian Association of Delaware

Wilmington, DE

Young Mens Christian Association of Delaware

Wilmington, DE 19801