Fidelity Investments hosts YMCA Y-Achievers and Teen Leaders Club members for career exploration event

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS HOSTS YMCA Y-ACHIEVERS AND TEEN LEADERS CLUB MEMBERS FOR CAREER EXPLORATION EVENT

Teens shown a variety of career options

Teens in the Y-Achievers and Leaders program recently participated in the YMCA’s “Explore Your Future” career exploration event, at Fidelity Investments in Merrimack as a way to learn about the variety of careers that are offered in a corporate environment

“Our students learned that one of our region’s largest employers has a workforce with professionals in a wide variety of disciplines, and with varied educational paths. The teens learned that there is more than one career path,” said Antwan Thomas, Y-Achievers director. Students were introduced to a number career options within the Fidelity site including financial services, technology, human resources and site services such as facilities, food service and security.

The YMCA of Greater Nashua has partnered with Fidelity Investments in Merrimack for the Y-Achievers program, an educational and teen mentoring program for students in grades 7 through 12 since the program’s inception three years ago  In addition, Fidelity employees volunteer as mentors to the teens and sit on a Steering Committee to help shape the program.

This YMCA program engages students in leadership and skills training, college and career exploration, and character development. Y-Achievers involves community volunteers, many of whom are Fidelity Investment employees, and mentors from Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Nashua, encouraging youth to excel in school, attend college and prepare for life after high school.

According to Mr. Thomas, Y-Achievers director, “Our Y-Achievers program assists youth of diverse backgrounds prepare for college and explore careers. For teens who may be the first in their family to consider college, having the guidance of an adult mentor is crucial. By raising the academic standards of youth and providing them with adult role models whose success and knowledge will inspire them to reach their goals, Y Achievers will help them grow into self-sufficient, productive community members. We are very appreciative of Fidelity Investments support of this program for the past three years. Additionally, we have had the support of Fidelity employees who serve as mentors and on our steering committee.”

“Just as we make our financial expertise accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want, Fidelity Investments takes a similar approach in giving back to the communities where we work and live.  We look for opportunities like the Y-Achievers Career Exploration event that will allow our employees to draw on their insights and experience to help provide students with the foundation to feel more confident, make smart decision and achieve personal and financial goals,” said Teresa Pelletier, Community Relations Manager at Fidelity Investments. 

For information about the Y-Achievers program, please contact Antwan Thomas at athomas@nmymca.org or by calling 603.882.2011.

About the YMCA of Greater Nashua:

The YMCA of Greater Nashua has been serving the Southern New Hampshire community for 126 years. The mission of the Y is to instill values and provide opportunities for lifelong personal growth and the development of a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Over 300 programs and services are offered annually to engage those of all ages and abilities in activities that promote good health, strong families, youth development and a sense of community. 

The YMCA of Greater Nashua consists of the Nashua YMCA, the Merrimack YMCA, and Camp Sargent day camp. Last year, the Y served over 27,000 children, adults and seniors.