880
Youth Participated in
YouthForce Programs
31
Junior Staff Worked at the Club
7
Local Companies Hosted Career Camps to Show Career Possibilities
60
Club Members Participated in the Career Camps
During summer 2023, the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County – YouthForce initiative hosted a series of seven Career Camps that resulted in 60 teen participants from throughout Portage County having real world experiences at local businesses.
The Career Camps consisted on 1-2 day events at hosted by professionals in a wide range of career areas; including, Aviation, Information Technology, Machining, Construction, and Emergency Services. Participants, parents, and business leaders all provided positive feedback about the Camps and the impact they were having.
The parent, who is a school teacher, of one teen participant’s said that, “my son has always loved hands-on activities, but didn’t know about careers in metal machining until participating in the Career Camp at Pointe Precision. He really got excited about that industry and is interested in becoming part of the Youth Apprenticeship program. Let us know about any future Camps that he can keep signing up for.”
These are the kind of impactful experiences YouthForce is aiming to provide to teens and youth throughout Portage County.
Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
P.O Box 171
Stevens Point, WI 54481
941 Michigan Ave.
Stevens Point, 54481
info@bgclubpc.org
715.341.4386
Tax ID #: 73-1630506
The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County is a United Way sponsored agency.