Career Skills Training at Boys & Girls Clubs of America By Perry Mandera

1. Career Skills Training
at Boys & Girls Clubs of
America
By Perry Mandera

2. • The Boys & Girls Clubs of America has
developed an initiative called Every
Member, Every Year. The initiative
provides educational support and
employment preparation resources for
club members across the country.
Regardless of the size of the club,
members have access to the tools and
support that they need in order to
succeed in school and prepare for
fulfilling careers. Here are some of the
many programs that fall under the Every
Member, Every Year umbrella:

3. - CareerLaunch: Aimed at teenage
members of Boys & Girls Clubs, this
program focuses on educating teens about
what skills they need to prepare, search,
and apply for jobs.
- Club Tech: Since 2000, this initiative has
focused on increasing access to
technology for members of the Boys &
Girls Clubs. By teaching digital literacy
skills, the program helps to prepare
members for 21st century job
opportunities.
- Project Learn: Designed for club
members of all ages, this program provides
a nurturing after-school setting that
encourages leisurely learning and activities
that build cognitive skills.

4. About the Author
Entrepreneur and businessman Perry
Mandera founded The Custom Companies
in 1986, six years after launching his first
business at age 23. Today, he supports a
number of charitable foundations, including
the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.