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Mentors pour into teens, young adults with trade skills, certifications
July 11, 2024: Sixteen teenagers and young adults completed 144 hours of skilled trades instruction and earned professional certifications to start their careers.
Brighter futures on the horizon for Pre-Apprenticeship Program graduates
July 7, 2024: On May 16, Youth Guidance held an inspiring graduation ceremony at the Community Church of Vero Beach to honor 16 local teenagers and young adults who completed its eight-month Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
TD Charitable Foundation Awards Youth Guidance $5,000 Grant for Academic Enrichment
June 24, 2024: Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy was awarded a $5,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation for its academic enrichment program.
Youth Guidance Pre-Apprenticeship Graduation
June 13, 2024: On Thursday, May 16th, Youth Guidance held an inspiring graduation ceremony at the Community Church of Vero Beach to honor 16 local teenagers and young adults who completed its eight-month Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program
June 4, 2024: Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy intends to apply for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program through the Florida Department of Education to support after-school and summer enrichment programming for Indian River County youth.
‘King of Hill’ tourney still reigns supreme for local tennis pros
January 6, 2024: The 29th Annual King of the Hill Tennis Tournament benefitting Youth Guidance will bring together tennis professionals throughout the Treasure Coast to compete for the coveted King of the Hill Title.
Youth Guidance Pre-Apprenticeship Program Teaches Skilled Trades to Indian River County Young Adults
December 19, 2023: Now in its third year, the Youth Guidance Pre-Apprenticeship Program introduces Indian River County young adults to five trades, including carpentry, electric, plumbing, HVAC, and welding. The program is the only one of its kind in Indian River County.
‘Luau’ Moments: Youth Guidance Mentoring Stories Inspire
November 10, 2023: The Quail Valley River Club was the ideal setting for the 46th annual Tropical Night Luau to benefit the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy. Youth Guidance is celebrating its 50th year providing mentoring and skills training to enrollees ages 6 to 24, some of whom happily described their involvement.
Way to Grow: Youth Guidance Celebrates Its Past by Building a Brighter Future (Page 12)
August 1, 2023: A feature story on Youth Guidance and our 50th Anniversary was published in the 2024 Time & Treasure Issue of Vero Beach Magazine.
Make It a Double! Van Deinse Nets 2nd ‘King of Hill’ Tennis Title
April 6, 2023: James Van Deinse of the Vero Beach Tennis and Fitness Club emerged victorious in the 28th annual King of the Hill Tennis Tournament to benefit the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy. This is the second KOTH title for Van Deinse, who previously won in 2017.
Youth Guidance’s New Program ‘Homes’ in on Helping Parents
January 5, 2023: As it enters its 50th anniversary year, the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy is embarking upon a $1.5 million Capital Campaign to turn its 62-year-old building into a state-of-the-art facility to house its mentoring, life skills and workforce development programs.
Youth Guidance Receives $47,924 Grant From John’s Island Foundation
December 28, 2022: Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy was awarded a $47,924 grant from the John’s Island Foundation to acquire a brand new, 15-passenger van. The van, purchased from Dyer Chevrolet in Vero Beach, is being used daily to transport Indian River County children from local schools to Youth Guidance, where they receive a healthy meal and participate in afterschool mentoring programs.
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