Wyman Leaders is a multi-year program for teens designed to support educational and career success while inspiring them to contribute positively to their communities. Teens participate in 1:1 mentoring, group experiences, and immersive summer and school-year programming to explore their strengths, set goals, and design their desired postsecondary and career paths.
From 9th grade through two years after high school, teens gain:
- Life and leadership skills
- Healthy peer and adult relationships
- Exposure to college and career paths
More about Wyman Leaders
Wyman Leaders are…
- Graduates: 100% graduate from high school on time.
- Future-focused: Exploring educational opportunities and planning for the careers they desire.
- Supported: Receiving coaching to ensure they stay on a path to achieve their goals.
- Leaders: Participating in new experiences and taking on leadership roles in their schools and communities.
- Mentors: Returning as alumni to support younger teens.
Research shows it works.
Recent research on the long-term impact of Wyman Leaders for 500 alumni shows that participants enroll in and complete postsecondary education at rates that exceed youth with similar socioeconomic backgrounds.
A 2018 study of the program showed the positive impact the program has on college achievement and retention, specifically at Missouri State University – 95% of Wyman Leaders students returned for their second semester of college compared to 79% of students not in the program.
An in-depth study of Wyman Leaders alumni who completed the program between 2006-2018 found that 57% of Wyman alumni completed a degree or credential within 6 years, compared to 45% of peers.
Wyman always brings out the best in people. When you first come to Wyman, it’s a transition from being a kid to a young adult. And it’s challenging to maneuver through that; to have these emotional, physical, and mental developments. But Wyman knows what they’re doing.
– Demesha, Wyman alum
Who Wyman Leaders serves
Wyman Leaders is a multi-year program that begins in 9th grade and ends two years after high school.
Annually, Wyman’s trained youth professionals support more than 200 students through this impactful program.
Currently, Wyman Leaders serves students who:
- Attend one of our six partner high schools: University City High School, Hazelwood East High School, Hazelwood Central High School, Lift for Life Academy, Grand Center Arts Academy, and Central Visual & Performing Arts Academy; and
- Have been nominated for the program by a teacher or staff member.
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