Each week at Citizen Schools, young people extend their learning day in fun, engaging ways that connect them to real-world skills and more caring adults from around the community.

Twice a week, they participate in apprenticeships—hands-on learning projects led by volunteer Citizen Teachers. Each semester culminates in what we call WOW!s--public presentations of the projects these young people have created with their Citizen Teachers. 

The Citizen Schools model creates much more than a fun, safe space for young people after school. Tying together these structured, tested learning activities is a culture of achievement. From Opening Circles to Value Stars, each Citizen Schools campus is suffused with messages and activities proven to build a community of achievers who know that hard work pays off and learning is cool. From our trained staff to our path-breaking Citizen Teachers to our pioneering school partners, we help communities pool their resources and transform the futures of young people.

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Apprenticeships