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172,000, is about the number of babies that were born to young women ages 15 to 19 in the United States in 2019 according to the CDC. Additionally, teen fatherhood occurred at a rate of 10 births per 1,000 young men ages 15-19. These statistics demonstrate there is room for more education around topics of sexual health, pregnancy prevention, and forming healthy relationships. Historically, we know pregnancy rates are higher among youth who are experiencing homelessness, who identify as LGBTQ+, or who are involved in the child welfare system and/or juvenile justice system. National trends also indicate higher birth rates among [...]

Remake Learning, a proud partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, is a network that ignites engaging, relevant, and equitable learning practices in support of young people navigating rapid social and technological change. Established in 2007, Remake Learning is an open group of interconnected, creative, and innovative people and organizations in the greater Pittsburgh region with a purpose to spark and share best practices and new ideas, make it easier for neighbors and colleagues to help each other, reduce duplicative efforts in the region, and leverage resources collectively for greater impact. Join us for one of the exciting Remake [...]

PPG and Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania (BGCWPA) announced the expansion of the PPG Artificial Intelligence Pathways Institute (AIPI) & Teen Accelerator program to new locations in Western Pennsylvania, as well as a pilot program for youth in Detroit. All locations will include a mix of in-person and virtual programming. Since 2019, PPG and BGCWPA have been partners on AIPI, a three-week, intensive summer program connecting underrepresented students in grades nine through 11 who have a passion for technology and who are traditionally untapped in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related fields. The program focuses on project-based hands-on [...]

New three-year partnership helps BGCWPA expand access to AI and robotics education to more students, particularly in traditionally untapped and underrepresented communities. By Tonie Hansen Meet Paige Frank: Avid hoopster, Python coder and robotics enthusiast.  Still in high school, the Pittsburgh sophomore is so hooked on AI and robotics, she’s already a mentor to other curious teens. “Honestly, I never was that interested in STEM. I wanted to be a hair stylist as a kid, which is also cool, but AI is clearly important for our future!” said Paige. “Everything changed in my freshman year, when I heard about AI Pathways Institute.” [...]

BGCWPA is excited to partner with PA CareerLink® Pittsburgh/Allegheny County to host satellite hours at Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania locations in Duquesne and McKeesport! Free services for adults ages 18+ include: resume building, interview tips & advice, career advice, applying for jobs, sign up for virtual job events, program resources and references. Services will be available the first Tuesday of each month: May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3rd at the following times: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Orchard Park Clubhouse 938 Chestnut St. Duquesne, PA 15110 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Career Works Mon Valley Center  [...]

Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania is proud to announce the expansion of the pioneering PPG Artificial Intelligence Pathways Institute (AIPI) and Teen Accelerator Program thanks to the support of Governor Wolf’s 2021 Advancing Grants through PAsmart and in partnership with Clairton City School District, Will Allen Foundation and Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Academy. This collective partnership forms the Western Pennsylvania Artificial Intelligence Pathways Institute & Teen Accelerator to expand the program to 7 sites in: Clairton, McKeesport, Duquesne, Somerset, Carnegie, City of Pittsburgh and into a highly active virtual option. AIPI & Teen Accelerator is part of Boys & [...]

Spring is upon us and it is time to begin thinking about Summer 2021! In Western Pennsylvania, the air is getting warmer, the sun is shining brighter, and BGCWPA is gearing up for the best summer ever! Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania is excited to announce that we will be open for Summer Camp at our Clubhouse & partner locations for in-person Summer Camp programming  with exciting new thematic weeks June 14th – August 13th! In addition to in-person programming, new in 2021, BGCWPA will be offering multi-format specialty programs, new community located specialty Summer Camp classes, paid teen [...]

BGCWPA and our partners at Bombash & Earley invite you to “Relax & Raise” as we work together to support local youth through our newest fundraiser!  Bombash & Earley is a family-owned all-natural essential oil and skincare company based in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, PA. B&E was established in 2015 when husband and wife team, Tim and Danielle, began selling their handcrafted vegan cleansing bars at local farmers markets from the tailgate of a pickup truck. Today, B&E continues to expand their business. Their constant innovation of state-of-the-art natural skincare [...]

As part of our mission to inspire the next generation of girls to advocate, reflect, and take action around empowerment for young women all across Western Pennsylvania and beyond,  Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania is thrilled to celebrate another successful Empower Her event! This year may have looked a little different, but the goal to “Shatter Glass Ceilings” for the youth we serve will always be at the heart of this annual event! After offering weekly virtual events throughout the month of March with influential women such as motivational speaker, Jessica Kern, The Heart Advocate founder, Ta’lor Pinkston, and [...]

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