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Center For Success

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About

The Center for Success Network was born out of a desire to make a difference in the next generation. From the onset we believed that if we make a difference in the life of a child, we will impact generations to come. Founded by Ryan and DJ Ikeler in 2013 in Pontiac, the Center for Success committed to empowering youth and families to live successful lives. Initially, programs were held in our Pontiac location 3 days each week, serving 20 students each evening. Over 6 years, Center for Success has expanded to include a Network which currently includes 7 locations serving nearly 350 students 4 days each week, and has established a complete summer program. A full literacy support program has been designed to ensure the educational careers of our students are impacted positively. More than 200 committed mentors are trained and engaged in weekly sessions to deliver individualized lessons to each student. Each Center engages program partners to bring additional activities and projects that ignite our students to succeed.

Courses/Programs offered

event_available After School Programs We provide structured after school programming for the length of the school year for elementary and middle school students. Each session includes transportation from partner schools, a nourishing meal, enrichment activities, and a one-on-one individualized literacy block designed with each students unique literacy needs in mind. Program partners provide opportunities for students to dig deeper into content area curriculum to support all subjects.
event_available Virtual Programs During the COVID-19 crisis, programming has translated to connection over a variety of platforms. Students are engaged with weekly virtual content, conversations and connection in activities ranging from yoga and creative writing, to riddles and read alouds. Mentors and students have been trained to engage remotely, and connect weekly to read and complete customized literacy sessions. At-home learning kits containing books, literacy activities, STEM kits, art and craft materials and seed kits have also been distributed to our students and the community at large.
event_available Summer Programs We serve students, who are entering second through fifth grade, by creating individualized interventions based on their literacy needs. Through Summer of Success we connect parents, students, schools, and community partners to enrich the summer experience of our students by instilling routine with rigorous academic support. This program supports students during the summer to guard against the summer slide and allow them to enter next school year with a positive outlook.

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After School Programs Virtual Programs Creative Writing Summer Programs