Success Planning

“YMWAP has changed the way I view myself and the goals I want to set forth for my life.”

Individualized success planning is a key feature of Young Man with a Plan. Research shows that teens who develop a plan for post-secondary success achieve better educational and life outcomes. At YMWAP, developing the Success Plan includes identifying and refining academic and extracurricular skills and interests, exploring college and career options, and setting goals. 

Beginning in 7th grade, young men meet regularly with their trusted YMWAP mentors and leaders to articulate their interests and aspirations. Over the course of five years they refine their goals and plans for life after high school. 

Success planning gives our young men the knowledge, tools, encouragement, and belief in themselves to envision and pursue a successful life after graduation. 

Success Planning:

1. Provides the time, process and tools for young men to reflect on and plan for a sustainable and fulfilling future.

2. Encourages broad exploration of careers and college majors aligned with each young man’s individual skills and interests.

3. Shows each young man that he is cared about and that his future is important.