Elyria Teens Achieve Success (ETAS)
Empowering Elyria's future Leaders! At ETAS, we believe in the power of teens to inspire and uplift one another. Our program cultivates leadership by providing a platform for students to encourage their peers to excel academically and in all aspects of life.
A Powerful Partnership for Elyria Teens: Elyria Teens Achieve Success (ETAS) is a collaborative mentoring initiative brought to you by Save Our Children, Nordson Corporation, Elyria City Schools, Effective Leadership Academy, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Club, and the YWCA. Thanks to a vital Community Connectors grant from the Ohio Department of Education, we're proud to offer this essential after-school program for 9th-12th grade students. Our mission is to support their transition into high school and equip them with the skills needed for success in 21st-century careers.
Impacting Lives in Elyria: We celebrate the achievements of our inaugural ETAS class, who are now confidently stepping into their futures through college, military service, and skilled trades careers.
Our Comprehensive Teen Programs:
After School Program (Tuesday - Thursday, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm): We actively engage students in:
Limited spaces are available for interested teens. We also warmly invite Elyria community members to become mentors and positively impact the lives of our young adults. Just one hour a week can make a world of difference!
As a Mentor, You Can:
Empowering Elyria's future Leaders! At ETAS, we believe in the power of teens to inspire and uplift one another. Our program cultivates leadership by providing a platform for students to encourage their peers to excel academically and in all aspects of life.
A Powerful Partnership for Elyria Teens: Elyria Teens Achieve Success (ETAS) is a collaborative mentoring initiative brought to you by Save Our Children, Nordson Corporation, Elyria City Schools, Effective Leadership Academy, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Club, and the YWCA. Thanks to a vital Community Connectors grant from the Ohio Department of Education, we're proud to offer this essential after-school program for 9th-12th grade students. Our mission is to support their transition into high school and equip them with the skills needed for success in 21st-century careers.
Impacting Lives in Elyria: We celebrate the achievements of our inaugural ETAS class, who are now confidently stepping into their futures through college, military service, and skilled trades careers.
Our Comprehensive Teen Programs:
After School Program (Tuesday - Thursday, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm): We actively engage students in:
- Leadership-building activities
- Career exploration
- College preparation
- Community service (including field trips)
- Credit Recovery
- Homework Assistance
- Financial Literacy
- Tutoring
- Leadership Curriculum
- Leadership skill development
- Diverse experiences (weekly field trips)
- Community service
- Credit Recovery
- Literature Program (to inspire and empower)
- Financial Literacy
- Tutoring
- Leadership Curriculum
- Preparation for the upcoming school year
- Career Prep
- College Prep
Limited spaces are available for interested teens. We also warmly invite Elyria community members to become mentors and positively impact the lives of our young adults. Just one hour a week can make a world of difference!
As a Mentor, You Can:
- Stop by any time during program hours to connect with teens.
- Share your professional and life experiences to guide future leaders.
