Project LYFT (Leading Youth For Tomorrow) / 21C
The Project LYFT (Leading Youth For Tomorrow) program offers STEM-focused programming, homework help/tutoring, mentoring, college and career readiness, and other enrichment opportunities for high school youth at three schools in Philadelphia. Project LYFT is federally funded by a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
This student-driven program works directly with school day staff to assess the needs and interests of students. The goal is to engage students after school and ensure they stay on track for graduation.
- Provides afterschool daily programming in each of the partner schools
- An after-school meal (offered by the school district’s After-School Meals Program)
- At least 30 minutes of homework help and tutoring, structured activities and mentoring
- Family engagement opportunities
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Eligibility Criteria
Students must be in grades 9-12 and live in the neighborhoods of the schools that programs are housed in:
- John Bartram High School in Southwest Philadelphia
- Martin Luther King High School in West Oak Lane
- Boys’ Latin High School in West Philadelphia
Referral Process
Families can enroll their children directly. To enroll, parents must complete a program application via one of the options below and submit it to program staff.
- Fill out a paper application, available at each of the partner schools.
- Request an application via email from projectlyft@phmc.org.
- Enroll electronically by requesting a link from any program staff.
