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Leadership & Life Skills

Programs are designed to help our young people become the leaders and decision-makers of the future by helping them   develop the initiative and problem-solving skills necessary to stay on-track to graduate high school, enter college or vocational training and successfully transition into adulthood.

Teens working at the West End House clocked more than 13,000 hours of paid employment and 4,600 hours of career development workshops in the 2010-2011 school year and summer.

 

 

 

Peer Leader Career Development Program

The Peer Leader program provides a valuable paid employment experience for teens age 14 to 18 at the Club and requires weekly involvement in personal development activities focused on academic success, career exploration and college preparation. 

 

Brian J. Honan Fellowship

The Honan Fellowship is an initiative that empowers youth from across Boston to become engaged in government and politics, identify neighborhood concerns, complete service projects, and meet with public officials and advocates.  The program includes a summer internship in a community agency or government office. 

Learn more about Councilor Honan and apply for the 2012 Fellowship.

 

Gender Specific Programs

Weekly girls-only and boys-only initiatives centered in health & fitness; life-skills; and community activism help members gain the self-esteem and confidence needed to make healthy choices. The West End House Girls Camp provides scholarships for West End House girls to attend overnight camp in East Parsonfield, Maine each summer and return to the West End House for year-round girls' programs.

 

Keystone Club

Keystone is a small-group leadership and service club for teens age 14-18. Keystoners plan and implement their own activities in six areas: service, leadership, education and career exploration, unity, free enterprise and recreation.

 

Torch Club

Torch Club is a small-group leadership and service club for boys and girls ages 11-13 focusing on character development. Members plan and implement activities in four areas: service, education, health and fitness, and recreation.