YOUTHFORCE

Building Future-Ready Leaders

Through McLeroy Family Foundation support, YouthForce continues transforming disengaged youth into work-ready young professionals while advancing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens' mission of enabling all young people to reach their full potential.

Program Focus

Core elements:

  • Bridging gap between school and home

  • Positive environment creation

  • Peer relationship building

  • Adult mentorship

  • Life skills development

  • Career preparation

FutureForce Ready Program Impact

Key Outcomes

  • 12 previously disengaged students completed program

  • 60 hours of work-ready training per student

  • 100% of participants opened bank accounts

  • 50% secured employment