Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Provides programs for adults age 50+ and all adults with a disability, including: Arts and Crafts: Crafts and quilting group, leatherworking classes, needleworkers group, rock shop (Lapidary) (cut and polish rocks and gemstones), wood shop Cards: Club 500, Social Bridge, Euchre, Hand and Foot Canasta, Hearts, Pinochle - offering tournaments and lessons Education: AARP Smart Driver Program, Byte Syte Advanced Computer User Group (ACUG), Coffee Talks informal sessions on a variety of topics; Library, Open Computer Lab answering technology questions, Writers Club Leadership: 50+ Leaders for individuals interested in planning, developing and implementing the 50+ Program Mind and Body: Chair Yoga, Dakim BrainFitness System is a computerized program to maintain brain fitness, Gentle Mat Yoga, Low Impact Exercise Class, Walking Club group Music Groups: The Bloomingtones mixed choral group, Classic Country Music Jam musicians, Creekside Crickets band Recreation: Bocce Babes women's social group, Bocce Ball league, Born Again Jocks men's sports league, Bowling league, Garden Club, Golf co-ed league, Informal Games and Equipment available in the library and sport equipment to check out and use at Creekside Community Center, Nintendo Wii League, Pool (Billards)

Program provides the following services: - Career information and exploration - Field trips to local businesses and industries - Leadership skills exercises - Projects in technical fields - Recreational outings - Supplementary scholarships to Dunwoody College of Technology - Student assessment exercises

Provides a combination of career workshops, workforce training, and empowers youth to achieve their full potential. Focus areas include: - Coaching and Mentorship: Personalized guidance and mentorship from mentors to help Somali youth navigate challenges and build a path to success - College Readiness: Support for academic planning, applications, and transition to higher education - Leadership Development: Cultivates the skills and confidence needed to lead in diverse settings - Workforce Readiness: Practical training and resources to excel in the job market

Promotes youth development by instilling a sense of accomplishment, competence, belonging, and usefulness. Programs: - Academic success: Goal is for every member to graduate on time with a plan for their future, whether that plan is post-secondary or a career. Homework help, tutoring, mentoring, chess club, computer classes, and career exploration. - Character and leadership: Offers programs designed to help members practice and strengthen leadership and problem-solving skills. Community service and support groups. - Healthy lifestyles: Programs help members learn how to engage in positive behaviors, set personal goals and grow into self-sufficient adults who can make healthy choices. Yoga, exercise classes, gardening instruction, and gym time. - The arts: Offers a variety of arts programming so that members can learn to express themselves through visual arts, applied arts and performing arts in a safe space. Painting, drawing, and bracelet making.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Services and programming available to member participants: - Academic tutoring - Personal, academic and career coaching and advising - Training and development to succeed in college and the corporate sector - Up to four years paid summer internships with local corporations

- Healthy Movement Programming includes: - Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball - Open gym and physical activities - Outdoor and environmental education - Performing Arts: Step an Hip-hop - Rec room including tournaments - Conflict resolution - Counseling - Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving - Nutrition program includes: - Healthy meal/snack served daily - Nutrition education and meal preparation - Gardening opportunities - K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies. - K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program - Leadership/citizenship groups - Life skills education - Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress - Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school. - "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention

YWCA Beacons Learning Centers are located at Hmong International Academy, Franklin Middle School, and South High School. The centers offer youth a combination of academic and youth enrichment activities four days a week. The afterschool and summer programs support school success, while providing opportunities for learning, leadership, healthy life choices, college, and career readiness.

The Girl Scouts develops future leaders by helping girls discover new skills, connect with others, and take action in their communities through a nurturing all-girl environment that strengthens a girl's courage, confidence, and character. Programs center on Girl Scout Leadership Experience or GSLE, a collection of engaging, challenging, and fun activities such as: - Earning badges and doing community service projects - Field trips, hands-on program events, and learning opportunities - Life skills - Outdoor opportunities - Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) - Selling cookies and entrepreneurship

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

- Adult Enrichment Classes: Computers, cooking, money management, fitness, personal development, and more - Aquatics Programs: Swimming lessons for ages 6 months and older, open swim activities, lap swim, water exercise, water safety education, pool rental, Automated External Defibrillator training, and CPR instruction - Facilities Scheduling: Manages use of district facilities, indoor and outdoor, outside of regular school day for community usage - Family/Youth Enrichment: Works to strengthen families by providing parenting skills, spending time in positive activities together in classes, on tours, in fitness sessions, music and other social events; after-school programming; additional evening and weekend opportunities for children preschool age - high school to develop new skills and build new friendships - Summer Programs: Enrichment classes including painting, public speaking, entrepreneurial training, hiking, mature driver training, cooking, musical instrument instruction, tap dancing instruction, ballet dancing instruction, band/orchestra groups, golf, day camps, and gymnastics. Summer math and language arts correspondence programs offered. - Trips and Tours: Educational trips/tours for adults and families with children - Youth Services and After School Youth Enrichment: Enrichment classes including basketball, karate, Tae Kwon Do, volleyball, volunteerism, leadership training and opportunities for youth to connect with their communities. Also facilitates Youth Connection Council, a youth-adult advisory board that addresses issues and needs related to school-age youth in the district and provides opportunities to serve the community.

Northeast Child Development Center: Provides early education and enrichment activities that promote growth and development while preparing children for kindergarten Out-of-School Time: After school enrichment and education with hands-on learning and community outings Camp Bovey: A safe place for youth to participate in outdoor activities and build respect for the environment, for one another, and for themselves be@school: Provides outreach and advocacy for youth in grades K - 12 to reduce truancy and increase educational involvement Youth Employment: Provides academic success and career development services for youth ages 14 - 21 Menlo Park Academy: An alternative high school with a safe, supportive learning environment and a focus on the future Creative Arts Therapy: Provides preventative, trauma-informed individual and group arts therapy for children and adolescents

Provides leadership training, cultural, social, athletic, religious, and volunteer experiences to Jewish youth. AZA, Aleph Zadik Aleph: - A Jewish fraternity of young men that provides opportunities of personal enrichment - Includes community service projects, athletic tournaments, and Judaic enrichment programs BBG, B'nai B'rith Girls: - A Jewish sorority of young girls that offers opportunities for social, athletic, community service, and Judaic programming - Opportunities for teenage girls to have fun, develop relationships, embrace tradition and community, and find personal development

Intensive, 8-week program that uses interactive learning experiences to prepare youth for life and leadership. Participants who complete the program gain life skills in a variety of realms, including financial literacy, coping skills, healthy relationships, and educational and career planning. Units include: - Coping Skills - Education - Getting to Know Me - Law and Legal Rights - Money Management - Relations and Relationships - Respect and Responsibility - Who I Am and Who I Will Be Also provides ongoing mentorship and needs-based education.

Coordinates and promotes recreation programs, including: - AARP driver safety - Art - Baseball - Basketball - Bowling - Camps - Cheerleading - Computers - Cross country skiing - Dance - Day trips and tours - Disc golf - Drama and theater - Flag football - Foot care clinics - Friday field trips (Summer Only) - Golf - Hockey skills - Holiday events - Ice skating - Lacrosse - Ninja warrior - Pickleball - Playground programs - Snowshoeing - Soccer - Softball - Sports leagues - Tai Chi - Teen leadership training - Tennis - Track - Volleyball - Wrestling - Yoga Designs and maintains parks:? - Arden Manor Park: 4601 Prior Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and picnic shelter - Arden Oaks Park?: 1413 Arden Oaks Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court and playground - Crepeau Nature Preserve: 145 Benton Way Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include trails - Cummings Park: 1219 Cummings Park Drive Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer field, tennis court, basketball court, pickleball court, picnic shelter, warming house, permanent restrooms, skating/hockey rink, playground, and trails - Floral Park: 1423 Floral Drive West, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer, tennis, basketball court, picnic shelter, playground, and trails - Freeway Park: 1370 County Road East Saint Paul, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, warming house, hockey rink, and skating rink - Hazelnut Park: 3301 New Brighton Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer, tennis, basketball court, picnic shelter, hockey rink, skating rink, trails, playground, and dog park (summer only) - Ingerson Park: 3255 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and picnic shelter - Johanna Marsh Park: 3168 Ridgewood Road Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include tennis courts - Lindey's Park: County Road East and Snelling Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN 55112 - Perry Park: 3700 New Brighton Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer, playground, picnic shelter, warming house, permanent restrooms, hockey rink, trails, and year-round dog park - Royal Hills Park: 4375 Snelling Ave North, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softballs field (youth only), tennis, basketball court area, playground, pickleball court, and picnic shelter - Sampson Park: 1900 Lake Lane, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and trails - Valentine Park: 1650 Lake Valentine Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and trails Maintains a system of off-road trails for bikers and walkers

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

A program working to ground youth in Native culture to reduce chemical and tobacco abuse, teen dating violence, gang relations, sex trafficking, and other self-compromising behaviors among at-risk youth. Through opportunities for community involvement, leadership development, culturally specific health education, and cultural enrichment activities, the program develops interpersonal competencies and strengthens the skills young people need to become community leaders and mentors for other youth.

21st Century Community Learning Centers: In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education, HAP works with Community School of Excellence (CSE) and Prairie Seeds Academy (PSA) to after school academic and enrichment activities that include: the arts, music, crafts, leadership and personal develeopment, STEM classes, career exploration, and additional services. Ascend: Works with victims and at-risk youth to address the severe harm caused by their explotation and move them towards recovery and independence Hmoob Toj Sjab: A Montesorri school in which children learn all the foundation necessities for survival in their enviroment. Children learn all the basic building blocks that make up the world within and around them. They build awareness in identifying colors, shapes, textures, and dimensions; accomplish simple chores; develop manners such as grace and courtesy; learn to care for themselves and their enviroment; and build reading, writing, and math skills. In-Home Parenting: In-home parenting services and support to families referred by Ramsey County. Learn and Live: Health Education Programs: Education and outreach to the Hmong Community for breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening. Pathways to Eliminate Addiction: Adolescent and Adult Chemical Health Support program for Hmong individuals. The goal of the program is to reduce drug and alcohol use in the Hmong community by working with individuals to achieve or sustain abstinence, improve health, wellness and a quality of life. Project Grow: After-school program for ages 14 - 21, training students in exploring leadership, agriculture, college and career, and conservation. Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood Hmong Navigator: A HAP family navigator located at Jackson Elementary works at the school's Family Center to help connect low income families with minor children to community resources. Transcend: Crises intervention, social supports, safety planning, and legal advocacy for Hmong and Karen women who are experiencing domestic violence. YouthLEAD: Career education and paid internships for SE Asians ages 16 - 24. Must reside in Ramsey County.

Provides Somali/East African middle and high school students with the tools, knowledge, and skills to be self-sufficient. - Leadership Training: Summer leadership training for students - Mentorship: Provided by Somali/East African college students and graduates over video conferencing platforms. An individualized plan is created to help with academics, college admission, online learning, etc. - Middle School Strive Program: Provides a space in which East African youth can connect to discuss, learn, and get the support needed from their peers and program mentors - Mindfulness Training: Provided to resettled youth to help cope with resettlement and adjustment - Youth Strive Program: Serves recent refugees of Somali and/or East African descent who are in middle and high school to help them navigate post-graduation options - Youth Workshops: Provides short-term workshops regarding professional development that includes creating a resume, cover letter, and interview best practices, and digital literacy that includes cyberbulling, internet security, researching, and professional engagement.

Services include: - Job creation through loans and grants - Loans to businesses and entrepreneurs in the region - Support community organizations, schools, hospitals, city and county government through grants - Establish endowment funds to support Northwest Minnesota communities in the future - Support new businesses and expanded existing businesses - Train community leaders - A center for local philanthropy where committed citizens can make a difference for their communities and neighbors by financially responding to changing human and economic needs - Nonprofit management and organizational effectiveness training - Early Childhood initiative - Youth leadership training

Pre-apprenticeship training in the construction industry, and academic enrichment. Participants have additional services available to assist them in areas such as developing work maturity skills, writing a resume, learning how to interview for a job, problem solving skills, and counseling and support services. Services available include (but are not limited to): - Adult mentors - Alternative school services - Follow-up services - Guidance and counseling - Leadership development - Occupational skills training - Paid and unpaid work experience - Supportive services

Career Pathways: Provides youth ages 14 - 24 who have faced systemic barriers to employment the opportunity to be introduced into the workforce by getting an internship at the YMCA. Beacons: Provides after-school and summer care for young people in grades K - 12 by partnering with Twin Cities area schools to provide quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities and eliminate barriers to participation. Center for Youth Voice: Provides programs and services that help young people understand our system of government and how to effectively use their voice to take action on issues that matter to them. Teen Tech Center: Provides a technology-driven, interactive space for young people ages 12 - 24 to drop in, be creative, and develop new skills for free. Does not require a YMCA membership. Must be a member of the Teen Tech Center.

Employment - Partners with the Minnesota Department of Human Services - Refugee Assistance Program to provide assistance developing job skills and finding employment Health - Grant-funded through UCare to provide education regarding diabetes, child and teen check-ups, and mental health - Partners with Minnesota Care Counseling to provide linguistically appropriate trauma counseling - Works with the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to provide leadership training to people with disabilities in the Somali and Latinx communities - Works with the Minnesota Department of Health to assess Somali communities throughout southern Minnesota for suicide prevention readiness and come up with plans to increase prevention measures Resettlement - Assistance with health care access, legal protection, education, training for income generation skills, and other services - Assists new arrivals with documentation paperwork and in navigating the American system - English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are taught at Faribault site through partnership with Faribault Adult Basic Education - Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services assists with legal issues and documentation - Works with Rice County Social Services to connect transportation and childcare resources, and provide job search assistance Youth and Elders - Programming for health and socialization is provided for elders in partnership with UCare - Provides work experiences and supported employment to older workers through the Senior Community Supported Employment Program - Through partnerships with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, leadership, soft skills training, and assistance with job searching is providing to youth