The PipeLine program of the Boys & Girls of the Tennessee Valley is located in Austin-East, Central, Fulton, Karns, Powell, and West High Schools in Knox County. The PipeLine Program is designed to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school and enroll in post-secondary programs. Placing concentrated focus on the concepts of STEM Education, the PipeLine Program offers the following: Academic Advising, Career Exploration, After School Tutoring, Assistance with Financial Aid, Assistance with college entrance exams, Assistance with college application and fee payment, College Tours, and STEM Career Camp.
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participants100%
of non-senior Participants served completed the current academic year and progressed to the next grade level95%
of seniors served graduated in four years versus 91% in Knox County Schools* in general* 2019-2020 school year, according to data from the Tennessee Department of Education
86%
of graduating participants have self-reported enrollment in an institution of higher education (estimated 10% will intend to pursue health care degree)
TRIO: Talent Search is a federally funded program that is designed to support post-secondary education for economically disadvantaged and potential first generation college students at Austin-East and Fulton High Schools. The TRIO: Talent Search Program offers the following: Academic Advising, Career Exploration, After School Tutoring, Assistance with Financial Aid, Assistance with college entrance exams, Assistance with college application and fee payment, and College Tours.
If interested in registering for Talent Search please see your school advisor or apply online here.
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participants100%
of seniors served graduated in four years95%
of non-senior participants completed the current academic year and progressed to the next grade level72%
of graduating participants have self-reported enrollment in an institution of higher education
The Member Emotional & Social Health (MESH) program is designed to promote positive social and emotional skill development, address Club youth mental health needs, and mitigate the effects of toxic stress and childhood trauma in our members. Programming includes individual counseling and mentorship, small group interventions and programs, activities, workshops, Staff trainings, and family support. The team is led by two full-time LMSW staff and also includes several social work interns from the University of Tennessee and other universities.
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Club members directly served100%
of participating members reported an increase in mental health all or some of the time (“I had more happy days”) as a result of MESH programming1015
sessions logged since August 1, 2020.- 321 individual support sessions
- 556 group sessions
- 68 staff consults
98%
of members served reported an increase of social & emotional skillsAIM: Academic Intervention Model
The program design supports strategic intervention of members, grades K-3, in English/ Language Arts to concentrate on reading and writing. By tailoring the AIM program to provide hands on and engaging activities aligning to the conceptual strands of Tennessee’s Academic Standards, BGCTNV will offer opportunities for growth and development in areas that need remediation. The AIM program will support and strengthen BGCTNV’s goal of ensuring that all members are on track for high school graduation with a plan for the future.
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Club locations94%
of the Rookie Readers participants demonstrated growth and / or maintained levels of literary components focusing on sound / letter recognition (for Kindergarten students) and oral reading fluency (for students in Grades 1 and 2).
The Youth Arts Initiative (YAI) program, taught by professional teaching artists, provides K-12 youth with high-quality visual, applied, and performing arts programming where they engage in hands-on skill development using real tools and technology to support their growth as artists and individuals. Participation in high-quality research-based arts programming allows youth to strengthen self-confidence by developing social, emotional, cultural, and cognitive skills needed for long-term success.