Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota

🚀 Exciting times for our Eastside Boys & Girls Club teens! They just explored career opportunities at DeZURIK, witnessing firsthand the synergy of employees, technology and machines in an efficient manufacturing facility. We are grateful to DeZURIK's amazing staff, who gave our Club teens a memorable and educational field trip! #CareerExploration #YouthDevelopment #STEM #FactoryTour #FutureLeaders

🎉 Join us in celebrating Geri Bechtold for receiving the esteemed Tom Burt Pacesetter Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America! 🏆 This honor is awarded to non-CEO leaders who brilliantly inspire and guide others in their personal and professional journeys. Congratulations, Geri! Read more at https://lnkd.in/g3z4Yz9S #BGCA #Leadership #GreatFutures"

#LightsOnAfterschool highlights! Boys & Girls Club President/CEO Mary Swingle and volunteers from our amazing community had a wonderful time reading with our members. 🌟 Boys & Girls Club is grateful for the community's support in our afterschool programs!

✨ Today, we join thousands of communities across the country in celebrating #LightsOnAfterschool! ✨ Afterschool programs play a crucial role in keeping kids safe, inspiring learning, and helping working families. Boys & Girls Club is proud to offer programs that empower our youth to shine bright! 🌟

Last week, our Southside teens engaged in a valuable experience at Panda Express as part of the Club's CareerSTART program. They participated in mock interviews, gained insights into the operations of quick-service restaurants an learned about the importance of the hospitality industry in our communities. For more information about CareerSTART sponsorship opportunities please visit https://lnkd.in/e-XbWcF

At Boys & Girls Club, we’re preparing the next generation of leaders through Career Exploration with cutting-edge VR simulations. 🚀 Youth can explore a wide range of in-demand professions across 10 different career clusters, gaining hands-on experience and insights into potential pathways. Guided by a virtual coach, students complete tasks that mirror real-world job environments, helping them make informed decisions about their future.This interactive tool helps youth sample work experiences in automotive, manufacturing, electrical work, and a variety of other fields using state-of-the-art headsets. VR Career Exploration is just one of the many opportunities the Club offers through CareerSTART program. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/e-XbWcF #CareerExploration #VirtualReality #YouthDevelopment 🌟🔍👩💼

🎊 Congratulations to Gianna V. from Southside Boys & Girls Club and Jasmine R. from Riverview KIDSTOP for receiving the prestigious Optimist Youth Award! This award recognizes outstanding young individuals who exemplify academic excellence, commitment to community service, and exceptional leadership. https://ow.ly/EWwN50TFSX9

Did you know that our Clubs offer more than just a safe space for teens after school? We also provide homework help and academic support to help our members thrive in school and beyond! To learn more about our programs in education and career development, visit https://lnkd.in/gUPp4fuM

🌟 Yesterday was a milestone moment as we celebrated the Grand Re-opening of our Little Falls Boys & Girls Club! 🎉 We’re so grateful to have had Greg Johnson speak on the power of school partnerships, Sarah Barrett sharing how the Club creates a safe and supportive space for kids, and our amazing Club member Bella inspiring us with her story of personal and academic growth in the Club. A big thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for joining us in the ribbon-cutting ceremony! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this grand re-opening a success!

We are overjoyed by the incredible outpouring of support we received for girls at Next Monday's Monday’s Women of Influence Conference! Special thanks to the many attendees who donated menstrual products so that we can cultivate confidence in girls by having menstrual products readily available in restrooms at the Boys & Girls Club!