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YMCA‑backed Y Achievers college tour approved by Monomoy committee
Summary
The committee approved an April 21–25 college‑tour for Y Achievers, a YMCA‑run career and college readiness program for BIPOC and first‑generation students; YMCA covers all trip costs and administrators will finalize chaperones and itinerary.
Christina Silva of the YMCA presented the Y Achievers program’s annual college tour and asked the committee to approve an April 21–25 trip that includes campus visits (including two HBCUs) and cultural activities in New York. "There’s no cost to the students for anything on the trip... The YMCA does cover this entire trip," Silva said, explaining hotels, chaperones and transportation are paid by the organization.
The program targets BIPOC and first‑generation teens for college and career readiness through in‑school programming, guest speakers, lessons on interviewing and advocacy skills, and the annual college‑tour that Silva said helps students compare campus life and housing options.
Committee members praised the program and moved to approve the trip to allow time for planning; the motion carried in open session. Officials said the district has no financial obligation for the trip and administrators will return with finalized chaperone lists and itinerary details.
The action: the committee approved the Y Achievers college tour and asked Silva to report back after the trip to share student experiences.
