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Boys & Girls Clubs Of Martin minority and disadvantaged teens and young adults. day of seeing the incredible potential of our members and

County Partners With Bank Slated to launch this summer, the initiative will what they’re capable of overcoming. We don’t only pour
leverage virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality
our best into them; we believe the best in them. Thankfully,
Of America To Support (AR) to provide participants comprehensive learning so does Bank of America, whose generous support for this
skills and training. The state-of the-art technology was
exciting, hands-on, highly advanced workforce program
New Virtual Reality And also made available through a partnership with Xennial will undoubtedly make a difference in the lives of countless
Augmented Reality Workforce Digital, which specializes in hands-on and dynamic 3-D children and by extension, our entire community.”
In Martin County, an alarming number of teens fail to
workforce training across a broad range of industries.
Development Program The funds from Bank of America will be used to support graduate from high school, and an even higher number
leave unprepared to pursue a career or enroll in college.
curriculum design, program oversight and management
$50,000 Grant From The Bank Will Help and the procurement of VR/AR headsets. Last year, at least 10 percent of teens failed to graduate
and among those who did graduate, 23 percent were
“Right now, there’s a high degree of awareness in society
Develop Program Focused On Immersive, about the struggles and setbacks endured in communities unemployed. Through this program, students will engage
Hands-On Educational Training working to overcome intergenerational poverty,” says Keith in immersive training in high-demand occupations like
Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County recently “Fletch” Fletcher, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin culinary arts and hospitality, irrigation, welding, HVAC
announced a $50,000 commitment from Bank of America to County. “We’re grateful for this heightened sensitivity, but and medical coding.
support the organization’s development of a new workforce we caution anyone from thinking of these circumstances “We see it in state and national trends, and we hear
development program for teens, especially populations of as set in concrete. We have the immense privilege each it from our board members, business partners and local
entrepreneurs – the local pool of young, reliable, skilled
talent needs to grow and be upskilled to meet current
and future hiring demands,” says Joan K. Goodrich,
P ALM CITY of Martin County. “So, it’s both welcome and fitting
executive director of the Business Development Board

that Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County – which is
NURSING & REHAB CENTER
already positively shaping the character of local young
people – would serve as a leading, innovative talent
development resource. And Bank of America’s investment
in this exciting economic-resiliency program attests to
its confidence in the young people of our community and
belief in the power of their potential.”
With a focus on improving lives and strengthening
communities, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation
last year announced a nationwide $1 billion, four-year
commitment to help local nonprofit partners address
economic and racial equality.
“We’re committed to connecting young adults in
communities that have been disproportionately affected
by the coronavirus with the tools and resources needed
to succeed in today’s workforce,” said Doug Sherman,
Treasure Coast market president for Bank of America.
“Our partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin
County will provide innovative programming to
help accomplish that mission, leveraging emerging
technologies to give students the knowledge and
experience they need to seek immediate employment.”
This program will occur at several of the organization’s
clubs, including: Bill and Barbara Whitman Club in
Indiantown, John and Marge Bolton Club in Port Salerno
and the Cole-Clark Club in Hobe Sound. For more
information visit https://www.bgcmartin.org/.
About Boys & Girls Clubs Of Martin County
For 30 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County
has provided award-winning programs designed to guide
and inspire young people ages 5 to 18 to learn, grow and
mature in route to becoming successful adults. Each of the
four clubs and satellite clubs enjoy strong partnerships with
local schools and communities. Such cohesion ensures that
Boys & Girls Clubs’ programs complement and enrich the
curriculum our members learn in class as well as remain
attuned to the challenges and opportunities they face on
a day-to-day basis. The clubs offer opportunities for fun,
fitness, arts and culture, games of strategy, S.T.E.A.M.
activities, robotics and technology, and certified teacher
work with club members on everything from tutoring and
homework help to specialized project-based learning that
prepare them for bright futures!
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