Y Achievers targets youth from across the Valley, who are in need of support to achieve their goals. At the Y, we recognize that every individual’s needs are different. While many may seek intensive assistance with enrolling in high school or alternative education, others may seek leadership development, or internship opportunities.
Services They Provide:
Educational Resources
H.S. Diploma/ GED
College Preparation
Employment Assistance
Job Training Programs
Basic Need Services
Food Resources
Housing Resources
Medical Assistance
Services Offered
Mentoring
Youth is paired with a case manager and meets 2x/month GED Preparation - Monday-Thursday 8-2:30 @ Maryvale YMCA and Friday via Skype Career Exploration - $3k Grant available for tuition on approved programs
WEX Internships
200 hours paid internships
Supportive Services
Transportation, Educational Material, Employment Tools/Material, Utilities, Car repair, Emergency housing, Medical/health services, Incentives (case by case, as needed).
Workshops
Career, Education, Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, Health/Wellness Foster Program - Non-WIOA assistance for current or aged out foster youth
Volunteer Opportunities
St. Mary's Food Bank, Stardust Building Supplies, YMCA events. Networking Opportunities - College, Work, and other program participants. Resume Building
Work 1:1 with case manager
Mentoring, GED Preparation, Career Exploration, and Workshops
Covid Specific Services
COVID testing in collaboration with Embry Health.
Services Offered Virtually
Workshops (Resume, interview, etc.)
Community Action Team meetings
Eligibility
Must meet at least one the following criteria
Homeless
Pregnant or parenting
Disability
Low Income
Live in high poverty zip
Required Documents
Birth Certificate
ID
Social
Proof of pregnant or parenting (if necessary)
Proof of low income (paystub) (if necessary)
Proof of disability (if necessary)
Proof of in school status (if necessary)
Withdrawal form (if below 18 and dropped out) (if necessary)
Cost of Services
No Cost
Times and Days Program is Offered
Monday-Friday: 8am-7pm
Location
3825 N 67th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85033
Languages Institution has translators for
Spanish
Transportation Resources Available:
Bus Passes, Gas Cards, Uber and/or Lyft Gift Cards
Do they need to be found eligible for your program?
Yes
What will your organization need and ask from a youth in order to receive transportation assistance?
Youth enrolled in the Y-Achievers program may receive gas cards based on need. Youth make the request to their Case Managers and receive the service within the week.
Contact
Estevan Romero
Title: Case Manager
Email: estevan.romero@vosymca.org
Phone Number: 623-760-2596
Brenda Guerrero
Title: Job Developer
Email: bguerrero@vosymca.org
Phone: 602-910-7865
Website Link
YMCA Y-Achievers- https://valleyymca.org/get-involved/community-programs/youth/youth-workforce-development/y-achievers/
Social Media Pages
Facebook: @yachieversphx | Instagram: @Y_ACHIEVERS_PHOENIX | Twitter: @YAchieversaz | TikTok: @y_achievers_phoenix