Youth Programs

The Achievement Matters! Project Ready Mentor Program empowers Wilmington youth to achieve academic success and build critical skills for post-secondary pathways. Through in-school, after-school, and community-based programming, students engage in high school preparation, career exploration, and service-learning activities that strengthen literacy, numeracy, self-confidence, and civic engagement.

• In 2024, the program emphasized financial and digital literacy, 21st-century skills, and STEAM career exploration. Highlights included:
• Guest speakers from EPAM and DuPont sharing insights into STEAM professions
• HBCU Exploration Day, introducing students to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
• Youth Empowerment Day, focused on leadership and community engagement

These initiatives provided students with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to pursue their academic and career goals. The program proudly achieved a 100% grade achievement rate in 2024.

Partnering schools:

• Thomas Edison Middle School
• Eastside Charter

Through this program, students will have access to:

• Caring mentors who provide one-on-one and group support 
• Help with high school success, goal setting, and staying on track 
• Guidance through the college and career exploration process
• Leadership development and life skills training 
• Opportunities to participate in community service and enrichment activities 

Whether a student needs help navigating school, exploring future options, or building confidence, Project Ready Mentor provides the tools and support to succeed.