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As Scylar Snowden heads to college in the fall, she’ll pack six years of experience gained through the Clarence E. Lightner Y Achievers program along with her.
“When I first started in Y Achievers, I was just trying to grow and learn from those around me. Now, I’m trying to mentor others who will take over after I leave. Most of my peers at school haven’t learned some of the things I learned in Y Achievers.”
– Scylar Snowden, Lightner Y Achievers Participant
CAMPERS IN LEADERSHIP TRAINING (CILTs)
250+
Teen leaders explored their futures at the 2018 Lightner Y Achievers College and Career Day July 19 at William Peace University.
LIGHTNER Y ACHIEVERS
NC YMCA YOUTH & GOVERNMENT
900+
NC High School Students & Adult Advisors attended the Annual Youth Legislature Conference in Raleigh.
Student participants:
• Gain an understanding of formal and
informal government structures.
• Participate actively in the legislative,
judicial, lobbyist and/or press process.
• Listen to and respect varying viewpoints. • Develop confidence in and dedication to
the democratic process.
Through the Clarence E. Lightner Y Achievers program, adult volunteers help prepare teens for academic and career development opportunities.
• 40 Adult Volunteer Mentors
• 125 Minority Middle & High School Youth • 100% High School Graduation Rate
• 10 College Scholarships Awarded
• 2,500+ Hours of Community Service
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