The YMCA Black & Latino Achievers (B.L.A.) is a FREE career-exploration and leadership development program for African Americans and Latino students between the ages of 13-18.
B.L.A. is in session from October through June. Personal development and recreational workshops are held after-school at participating YMCAs. Career sessions are conducted Saturday mornings at DePaul University (loop campus). In these workshops, teens have the opportunity to learn more about careers in business/finance, communications, law and government, education, health sciences, social services, arts/entertainment, computer science, engineering and vocational and military fields. Youth also explore issues relating to goal setting, self-esteem, resume writing, drug and alcohol awareness, conflict resolution, effective communication, and much, much, more! In addition, program participants partake in bi-annual worksite visits and annual college tours and job shadow days. Youth enrolled in BALA have the opportunity to earn up to 40 service learning hours.
For further information about B.L.A., please contact Tequilla Lopez, Program Coordinator, at 773-947-0700.
| Teen (13-17 yrs) | All Levels |
|---|---|
| Ela Teen Center | Weight Loss Challenge |
Sorry, there are no classes for this program yet.