Our *Building Leaders Program (ages 13-18) is a free-of-charge out-of-school program tailored to engage and support the educational development of our community’s youth. The STEAM-focused programs provide hands-on learning experiences in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
We also offer:
- Leadership Skill Building
- Mentoring and Tutoring
- Building Civic Engagement Through Hands-On Experiences
- Enrichment opportunities such as educational field trips and community activities
- Providing Social-Emotional Learning Tools to Achieve Positive Goals
- Individualized Homework Support
- Preparation for High School and College Courses/ ACT/SAT Preparation
- FAFSA Workshops and College Application Assistance
- College visits and access to a $2,000 college scholarship
- And Much More!
Other Benefits:
- Building Leaders offers on-site job opportunities through community partners
- One Summer Chicago (Summer Only)
- After School Matters - Robotics Program (Summer & Fall)
*The Building Leaders Program is free for teens and is only offered in the Pilsen neighborhood/community.