Achievers
Teen Mentoring & College/Career Readiness Program
The YMCA Achievers Program is a data-driven and strategically designed initiative for teens aged 13-18 (grades 8-12) that develops individual talents, enhances leadership skills, and prepares participants for life beyond high school.
This program supports high school graduation, college preparation, and career exploration while providing a welcoming space for teens to hang out with friends and grow through personal development workshops and hands-on team building activities.
At the heart of the program is a teen-focused leadership curriculum from the world-renowned Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina, offering participants unparalleled opportunities to grow as leaders.
"As a parent, the Achievers helped me be better prepared to support my son in the next steps for social and academic success in high school, college, and life." - Margaret, Y Achievers Mom
Activities Include:
- Teen internships
- Leadership & mentoring
- STEM & engineering workshops
- College tours
- Overnight leadership conferences
Program Cost:
$75 Member | $100 Community Guest
Join the Achievers to build lifelong skills, explore your potential, and create lasting memories with friends!
Meeting Times
The Teen Achievers program typically meets every first and third Saturday at the Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
August 02, 2025 Parent Orientation | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
August 16, 2025 First Meeting | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
September 20, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
October 04, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
October 18, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
November 01, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
November 15, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
December 06, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
January 03, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
February 07, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
February 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
March 07, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
March 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
April 04, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
April 18, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
May 02, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
May 16, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA
Criteria & Enrollment
Youth must be in grades eight through twelve to enroll. There are no GPA requirements to enroll. Enrollment is held from August through December. You can apply for the Achievers program online or in person at any YMCA Greensboro branch. Report cards may be collected for confidential data-tracking purposes.
Cost
$70
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact Eric Graves, Association Teen Director, at [email protected].
Serving the Greensboro, Jamestown, Eden and Reidsville, NC, areas, we ensure there is a College Prep Program near you. If you're interested in the YMCA Achievers Program, you must complete and submit two forms in order to finalize registration. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
We're so excited to be part of this important step in your teen’s life!
Volunteers Needed!
Interested in volunteering as an adult mentor? Contact Eric Graves or call (336) 894-1256.
The Achievers has an exclusive partnership with North Carolina A&T State University and the Society of Black Engineers, as well as the National Society of Black Engineers. These groups provides STEM-based education resources and college prep sessions for the teens.
Sponsors
The achievers are proud to announce an exclusive partnership with North Carolina A&T State University and the Society of Black Engineers, as well as the National Society of Black Engineers. During the 2021-2022 Achievers season, these groups will provide STEM-based education resources and college prep sessions to our group of teen Achievers.
Teen Mental Health Resources
We are joining other Ys across North Carolina working to raise awareness about mental health resources. Click the link below to learn about mental health resources that are available to teens and their families.
