Our Programs
Community Youth Advance delivers innovative programs for students and educators year-roundāafter school, on weekends, and during summer breaks. By addressing gaps in academic achievement, fostering leadership skills, and building self-confidence, we equip young people with the tools to thrive. For over 20 years, weāve partnered with communities across Prince Georgeās County to empower youth and create lasting impact. Click the image to explore our key focus areas.
Junior Leadership Academy
The Junior Leadership Academy (JLA) serves 6thā8th grade students with innovative and engaging programming designed to prepare them for high school success.
Senior Leadership Academy
The Senior Leadership Academy (SLA) supports 9thā12th grade students with a focus on preparing them for post-secondary success.
Mentoring to Manhood
M2M provides weekly tutoring, group mentoring activities and family support to more than 150 middle and high school-aged boys. M2M is one of the largest mentoring programs successfully responding to the needs of young boys in Prince Georgeās County.
Lily Sisterhood
Lily Sisterhood Girls Mentoring is committed to standing in the gaps of literacy, character and personal development, academic achievement and professional preparedness that persist in our communities. Our program delivers fun and interactive lessons aimed at developing critical thinking skills, self-awareness, a positive self-image, and authentic self-confidence.
Pathways
Pathways experiences are integrated in both our academic and mentorship programs. These experiences introduce students to post-secondary college and career opportunities, including but not limited to career shadowing, college tours, and career lectures/demonstrations.
Professional Development
Students need to be engaged, engaged, and engaged! Allow our team to help your teachersĀ motivate students, set high expectations, and meet the demands of state and common coreĀ standards.