Y ACHIEVERS
Y Achievers is a national program that helps young people discover and pursue higher education and career goals by equipping them with the skills needed to succeed and be community role models. Our bi-weekly meetings are intentionally located on the campus of Wentworth Institute of Technology to inspire hope and a belief that a college degree is in all of our student’s futures. Students are guided by staff and local professionals in fields they are interested in through Career Clusters and Life Skill Clusters.
Young people actively engaged in programming receive a FREE teen membership to the 13 Greater Boston YMCA’s. Register today to reserve your space for the 2025-2026 school year! Welcome Youth Achievers!
If you are interested in being a guest speaker to our group please visit the Achievers Guest Speakers page.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- Expose youth to career and college knowledge through the lens of professionals in their local communities. We believe that children cannot aspire to what they cannot see and experience.
- Help youth develop individual talents, a positive sense of self, and leadership ability.
- Motivate participants to raise academic performance, succeed in school, and gain marketable skills.
Achievers Session Dates for 2025-2026:
- Orientation (Oct.18)
- Life Skills 1 (Nov.1)
- Career Cluster1 (Nov.15)
- Life Skills 2 (Dec.6)
- Career Cluster 2 (Dec.13)
- Career Cluster 2 (Jan.10)
- Life Skills 3 (Jan.24)
- Careers Cluster 3 (Feb.7)
- Life Skills 4 (Feb.21)
- Career Cluster 4 (Mar.7)
REGISTER
Once you have completed your registration, you will be contacted by a staff member about information regarding your free membership.
For any questions about the program you may reach out to Kadeem McIntosh, Director of Operations for Teen Development, at kmcintosh2@ymcaboston.org.
