THE GREEN BAY AND SHEBOYGAN
COUNTY BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
In many communities, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and
companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with
no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about
them. The Green Bay and Sheboygan County Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more.
Their Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys
and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.
Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are
truly The Positive Place For Kids. Realizing that one central location is not sufficient to
service the broader community, both have created relationships with the local schools
and expanded those relationships by creating other Clubs to service more youth.
PERSONAL STORIES | Testimony from a female Boys &
Girls Club member, age 16
I attended the Club nearly every day from when I was 8 until I turned 14.
I came every day to see the staff and play with my friends. I could get help with
my homework, learn how to draw, or join the basketball team. It helped me stay
out of trouble and they made sure I was doing my best in school. After my 8th grade
year, my family moved to Racine, where we were from. I didn’t like it there and
neither did my brothers. They got in all kinds of trouble and so did I. I got pregnant
when I was 15 and had my daughter, who is now 18 months old. We were all having
a hard time in Racine, so we finally moved back to Green Bay. I got involved in the
Club again, because I didn’t know how I was going to support my baby. I joined the
FELLOWSHIP OPEN SUPPORT CENTER
FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This is a very effective partnership. The Fellowship Open supports organizations
which are having a meaningful and demonstrable difference in the lives of the
youngsters in the City of Milwaukee. In the nine years that the Fellowship Open
has been in existence, it has highlighted and contributed in excess of $500,000
to more than 50 organizations which are having a real impact on kids in the city.
The Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship (CTE) is one of these organizations.
CTE’s mission is to implement programs for young people ages 9-24 that promote
the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Our goal is to provide
an awareness of personal growth opportunities and build individual responsibility.
Since it was founded in 1991, some 14,000 young people have participated in CTE’s
workshops, and 55 youth-managed businesses have been developed.
This program also has a great retention rate, which creates a positive impact on the high
school graduation rate and advancement to college. All of the 2009 high school graduates
from this program are in college. In addition, 165 participants received internships.
PERSONAL STORIES | CTE Students’ Perspective
As a student in the Center for Teaching Entrepreneurship, the Fellowship Open has
made a big difference in my life. I thank them for making it possible for me to attend
the Black Enterprise Youth Conference. It happened at a time when I was really
wondering what the future held for me. I had dreams and things I wanted to do
but I wasn’t sure how I could achieve them. When I attended the Black Enterprise
Youth Conference I was exposed to a world that changed my outlook on life. The
Black Enterprise Youth Conference was like attending a business mini-college.
Teens 2 Work program and got trained
on everything I needed to know about
getting a job.
I went through 12 weeks of training and then
I got hired at the Club and started getting a
paycheck. I did so well, that I even got moved
to a school site where I got lots more hours
and made more money. I’m thankful the Club
gave me this chance so I could provide for
my daughter. I’ll never forget the Club!
The encouragement and respect I received from
so many people made me determined to go to
college. I realized I had to prepare myself so
I could make the future what I wanted.
I am thankful for CTE broadening my thinking
to include becoming an entrepreneur. With
the support from the Fellowship Open I now
strongly believe “I will be the CEO of Me.”
THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM OF THE 2010 PGA CHAMPIONSHIP 69
