Pathways for the Future

YMCA Achievers helps high school students from diverse backgrounds explore both college and career pathways, develop a positive sense of self, and make a plan for the future.

Achievers empowers students from culturally diverse backgrounds to discover their strengths and shape their futures. We seek to close the opportunity gap for students across Middle Tennessee by using evidence-based practices to ensure college and career readiness while strengthening positive identity.

Program Components

Achievers leads biweekly school and community club sites implementing college & career readiness curriculum and culturally-responsive teaching.

  • Antioch High School
  • Cane Ridge High School
  • Centennial High School
  • James Lawson High School
  • Maplewood High School
  • Valor College Prep
  • Green Hills Family YMCA
  • Y-CAP

Achievers Advisors offer one-on-one college and career advising to students in grades 9-12. This includes helping students navigate high school and preparing a post-secondary plan that students can be proud of. Each year, we award scholarships to deserving high school seniors and alumni actively involved in our program.

  • College Tours
  • World of Work Tours
  • Networking Events
  • Introduction to Senior Year
  • FAFSA Application
  • College Applications
  • Scholarship Applications

Get Started

To begin making steps toward a brighter future, contact the Achievers team for more information.