By: Louis S. Boys & Girls Club of Venice Louis is a 15 year Venice High School student who has been a Club member for over a year. Louis had some knowledge of STEM programs before getting involved with the Robotics program but was really inspired by the coding he was learning. He feels that… Read more »
School & Career
Improve Your Photography Skills
Your photos will be trending in no time once you boost your skills with BGCA’s National Photography Program With cell phone cameras in just about every pocket, taking pictures is something most of us take for granted. Whether it’s a “selfie” on a social media profile pic or a glossy product shot in an advertising… Read more »
Preparing to Work!
Preparing to Work! Get ready for your first job with real-world experience, like networking, and by writing the perfect resume! After assessing your skills, it’s time to prepare for the world of work. But you just don’t roll out of bed all bright-eyed and ready to go straight to a job. Some essentials include gaining… Read more »
Choosing A Career Path
Choosing a career path may seem overwhelming, but if you break it down into smaller steps, it will help you start to see a direction that may interest you. An important first step in determining what you want to do in life is to do an honest assessment of your talents, desires and abilities. Then… Read more »
What is Your Personal Brand?
Whether you know it or not you have a personal brand. Most of us haven’t spent a lot of time thinking about what our personal brand is, and very few people actively work on creating their brands. With the increasing availability of information, it is becoming more and more important to take charge of your… Read more »
Are you Senior Year Ready?
Teen Reporter Claire has excellent senior year tips to make the most of your final go-round and prepare for the future! MCML Teen Reporter By Claire B., myclubmylife.com Teen Reporter, Harriet H. Samuelsson Teen Center of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard & Port Hueneme Summer is over and school is back in… Read more »
Succeeding On the Job
Getting hired is great, but you’ll also want to excel at work and gain valuable skills for future career(s)! OK, you’ve got the job. You’re actually getting paid and earning experience! But what’s next? Depending on how you view it, your first job can be a game-changer! It’s a chance to learn important work habits, and you’ll… Read more »
Healthy Back-to-School Eating Tips
Triple Play Ambassadors Ebony and Madi offer tips on healthy eating for teens going back to school MCML Teen Reporters By Ebony S., Triple Play Ambassador, BGCs of Northwest Georgia Whaddup, whaddupp myclubmylifers?! It’s your girl E. Summer has sadly come to an end and your parents have already broken your heart with the words “We need… Read more »
Helpful Resources: Applying for College
Here are even more resources and tools for applying for college. They include colleges, scholarships and financial aid to help you plan for a great future! Check out these helpful web links to help you as you search for colleges Be sure to save and/or bookmark your favorites! College Admission AdmissionsEssays.com The Common Application The… Read more »
Planning for Future Career Success
So perhaps you’ve gotten a taste of the working life and what it feels like to take home a hard-earned paycheck! By now, you have established your work ethic, have lots of great experience under your belt and are building up your resume. Now what? It’s time to think long term, which means it’s time… Read more »