The top priority of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis is
educational advancement. We are preparing students to open doors to
educational opportunities and step confidently into their futures.
We are pleased to announce that this year the Boys & Girls Clubs of Memphis graduated a record 214 seniors, 99.6% of our senior members. Of
those seniors, 68% are attending college on scholarships, 8 are
entering the armed forces and still others will participate in
certification courses at our Technical Training Center.
We promote education through a number of initiatives that prepare youth to take on academic challenges:
Power Hour
A comprehensive homework help and tutoring program, Power Hour is designed to raise the academic proficiency of Club members by ensuring that they have scheduled time each week to study with the supervision and assistance of a certified educational tutor.
Tutoring
After-school tutoring is available to all Club members.
Club Tech
Club Tech provides all Boys & Girls Clubs with state-of –the-art software; a comprehensive array of programs to help Club professionals build members’ computer skills and integrate technology in all Core Program Areas helping young people develop the technology skills necessary to succeed in school and the job market.
Project Learn
Project Learn reinforces and enhances the skills and knowledge young people learn at school through "high-yield" learning activities at the Club and in the home. Those activities include leisure reading, writing activities, homework help and games like Scrabble®, which develop young people's cognitive skills. Emphasizing collaborations between Club staff, parents and school personnel, Project Learn is based on Dr. Reginald Clark's research that shows that fun but academically beneficial activities increase academic performance. Formally evaluated by Columbia University, Project Learn has been proven to boost the academic performance of Club members. Studies
have shown this program can raise GPAs by 15% when delivered
effectively.
CLUBService
The result of a partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Corporation for National Service (AmeriCorps) CLUBService provides education awards to Club members ages 17 and 18 and Club alumni ages 19 through 24 who serve their Clubs and communities. CLUBService recognizes young people's service, helps them access higher education opportunities and encourages them to pursue future careers as Club professionals.
Money Matters: Make it Count
Money Matter promotes financial responsibility and independence among Club members ages 13-18 by building their basic money management skills. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, budget, save and invest. They also learn about starting small businesses and paying for college.