Cincinnati Youth Collaborative

2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR IMPACTCYC served 5,000+ students across four Cincinnati school districts94% of CYC senior students graduated on-time from high school99% of CYC high school students were promoted to the next gradeOver 100 businesses & partners provided resources to CYC studentsOver 1200 volunteers served CYC and our students in numerous waysPROGRAMS CYC FACILITATES TO ENSURE STUDENT SUCCESSCOLLEGE READINESS AND SUCCESSBeginning in middle school, CYC provides comprehensive career and college guidance to partner schools. Programs supply individualized support and mentoring to ensure graduation and a successful post-secondary planning and transition. GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) - GEAR UP, a U.S. Department of Education program, partners CYC with the Mount Healthy City School District and North College Hill City School District, to significantly increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education.oCYC GEAR UP Ohio Advisors provide: ACT/SAT test prep supportFinancial aid (FAFSA), college application support, scholarships, and grantsCareer exploration and planning12-month follow-up services to support the transition from high school MENTORINGCYCs mentoring programs match caring adult mentors with student mentees (grades 2-12) to help them attend school regularly, improve their self-esteem and interpersonal relationships, encourage post-secondary pursuits, and ultimately obtain gainful employment. The CYC Mentoring Program is delivered through several exceptionally impactful initiatives: Corporate Mentoring matches students with local business professionals from a variety of career fields. Highlights include: oMonthly job site visits that allow students to experience the workplace environment of their field of interest oPersonal mentoring from corporate experts who introduce students to their career fields and encourage them to remain dedicated to their academic studies and their professional dreams oIn-school presentations by business leaders that focus on positive role modeling and academic improvement oCareer pathway development that enables students to craft a solid game plan for life after high school oThe 2023-2024 Corporate Mentoring program included PNC Mentors which additionally provided financial literacy education, career and life skills activities and job shadowing experiences. UC Med Mentors connects elementary students with medical students from the University of Cincinnati. Highlights include: oLiteracy tutoring with the goal that mentees can read at their age level by third grade oEarly exposure to the medical field as an exciting career opportunity oIncreased cultural competency training for mentors through engagement with young people from diverse backgrounds oOpportunity to earn elective credits through youth mentoring experience Girls Club provides a safe space for 2nd-6th grade to learn social-emotional skills, healthy relationship skills, and community engagement. During semi-weekly after-school meetings, the young ladies and their mentors share personal experiences, learn new skills, and build community inside and outside of school. Activities include: oIcebreakers oSTEM Projects oJournaling oField Trips oCreative and Performing Arts oSnack Time oSocial Outings oMotivational Speakers Saturday Hoops volunteers engage young people in weekly mentoring sessions featuring sports, arts and crafts, reading, motivational talks, and other fun activities. Saturday Hoops is a group mentoring program with dedicated, active volunteer mentors. The program is hosted at three locations during the school year (Lincoln Recreation Center, Winton Hills Recreation Center, and the Dudley S. Taft Boys and Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati) and at Ziegler Park during the summer. CYCs Mentoring sessions occur in group settings and one-on-one, spanning the entire school year, including during school hours, after-school periods, and weekends. During the summer months, Mentoring students remain connected through one-to-one mentoring and group mentoring with Saturday Hoops. RESOURCE COORDINATIONCYC Resource Coordinators support two Cincinnati Public Schools (James M. Gamble Montessori High School, & Woodward Career Technical High School) in implementing the Community Learning Center model, a nationally recognized model of engaging school and community stakeholders to align resources to impact student success and promote vibrant communities. Provided services include: Educational assistance through the implementation of tutoring, after-school, and academic success programming. Career guidance by facilitating college and career fairs, field trips, workshops, and more. Social-emotional support by providing access to physical and mental health services and a positive environment for all to express themselves.WORK READINESSThe Jobs for Cincinnati Graduates Program (JCG) is dedicated to preventing dropouts among young people who face serious obstacles and barriers to future success in education, career and life. In more than three decades of operation, JCG has delivered consistent, compelling results helping young people stay in school through graduation, pursue post-secondary education or training, and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career advancement opportunities. Through classroom facilitation, Project-based Learning, and Work Experience Opportunities, students are taught 37 core competencies in the following cluster areas: Career DevelopmentJob Attainment and Job Survival Leadership and Self DevelopmentPersonal and Life Survival SkillsWork-Place Competencies JCG Work Readiness ElementsJobs for Cincinnati Graduates is a credited in-school elective class preparing students for life after high school. JCG is a local chapter of the statewide Jobs for Ohios Graduates program (JOG) and the national Jobs for Americas Graduates (JAG). Along with core competency training, JCG facilitates a student-lead Career Association with the following goals: Leadership DevelopmentCareer PreparationCivic Awareness Social AwarenessCommunity Service / Service Learning