Wyman’s 2023-24 Program Outcomes
Adolescence can be a period of significant challenges. It is also a time of extraordinary growth and development. At Wyman, we implement proven programs to support teens during this pivotal time. The young people we serve are making progress that will have a lifetime of impact.
Across all three programs, Wyman teens are:
- Building positive, meaningful connections with their peers and supportive adults.
- Feeling a sense of belonging in a space where they get to be themselves.
- Developing the skills and competencies that are key to success in life – including communication, goal setting, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
In the 2023-24 school year, 1,233 young people participated in Wyman’s three direct service programs – Wyman Leaders, the Teen Outreach Program® (TOP®), and the Teen Connection Project® (TCP®).
We extended our reach through more than 70 partnerships locally and across the country to serve more than 2,500 young people in the St. Louis area, and more than 25,000 nationwide.
Our 2023-24 outcomes show that Wyman’s programs positively impact the life and leadership skills, behaviors and relationships, educational success, and overall well-being of the young people we serve.
They demonstrate improved life skills, build connections, and feel a sense of belonging with their Wyman coaches and peers. Wyman Leaders continue to graduate from high school on time, and enroll and persist in postsecondary education.
We are excited to share these outcomes with you.
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Our work is more important than ever
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the two-time U.S. Surgeon General, brought national attention to the importance of mental health, connection, and belonging. His parting prescription is what he calls the “triad of fulfillment” – relationships, service, and a sense of purpose. Research continues to affirm that these three elements are not only essential to health and happiness, but are also key drivers of academic and career success, resilience, and mental well-being.
At Wyman, these values are at the heart of the work we do with young people:
- Through relationships, young people learn about others and discover more about themselves.
- Through service, young people take meaningful action and grow through giving.
- Through purpose, young people begin to understand not just what they want to do, but why it matters.
Right now, we are living in what Dr. Murthy called “an epidemic of loneliness, isolation, and social disconnection.” Those at greatest risk include members of marginalized groups, as well as adolescents and young adults. At Wyman, we serve young people who are dealing with isolation that impacts not only their mental health and social connections, but also their education and career choices.
We know this epidemic of loneliness continues, and we are committed to supporting young people and standing with them as they create the futures they envision for themselves. Wyman’s focus is on relationships, service, and a sense of purpose, and we are committed to ensuring ALL young people thrive.
Wyman is connecting teens to their voices, their strengths, and their futures through proven programs and supports. And, each day, they show us their courage, inspiration, skills, and determination to succeed.
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