MORE THAN 900 TRIANGLE TEENS ARE IMPACTED THROUGH THE LIGHTNER Y ACHIEVERS PROGRAM

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Minority groups are quickly growing in North Carolina. The Y is committed tonurturing minority teens to be futureleaders in our communities.

The Lighter Y Achievers program introduces teens

to minority adult role models who guide students

through experiences that prepare them for life

after high school. Students are exposed to higher

education and career opportunities. Through civic

engagement, community service projects, and

academic enhancement programs,

students make new friends, learn

healthy lifestyle choices, and

prepare for their future.

% POPULATION INCREASE IN NORTH CAROLINA OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS

EMBODY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACYTHROUGH THE LIGHTNER Y ACHIEVERS YOUTH &GOVERNMENT PROGRAM

SET HIGH ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT ANDCAREER GOALS AS A RESULT OF THE LIGHTNERY ACHIEVERS COLLEGE DAY

PUT THE STEM PROGRAM INTOACTION THROUGH THE LIGHTNERY ACHIEVERS ROBOTICS PROGRAM

We’re excited about thenumber of teens impactedby the Lightner Y Achieversprogram in 2015-2016:

The Lightner Y Achievers program offers curriculum for minority teens that inspires self-discovery and encourages all students to reach their full potential.

OF NORTH CAROLINA TEENS AGES16-19 THAT DID NOT GRADUATEAND ARE NOT ATTENDING SCHOOL,ARE MINORITIES

ATTEND THE LIGHTNER Y ACHIEVERS COLLEGE TOUR AND DISCOVER THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

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LEARN LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONALSKILLS FROM ADULT ROLE MODELS IN WEEKLYCLUSTER MEETINGS

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ATTEND Y ACHIEVERS LEADERSHIP SERIES EVENTS WHERE THEY EXPLORE RELEVANT TOPICS TO EQUIP THEM WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE

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