Community plans for PYC began to formulate in 1995, through youth and
adult focus groups, in response to dramatic increase in local youth violence.
Youth and adults came together to form the Pasadena Youth Center
Collaborative, which focused on conducting community focus groups and
youth summits to identify their needs. Among the needs most mentioned
was a supervised drop-in center, where youth could feel safe, accepted and
involved. Youth, older than fifteen, listed “jobs” as their primary need, and
expressed desire to provide direct input in planning, developing and
implementing youth programs.
PYC was established as a community based, non-profit organization in 2001,
and our goals are to help youth succeed, with programs and services
designed to enhance academic competence, while learning valuable life and
job skills. PYC has been instrumental in assisting many students on the
verge of failing in school; progress to the next grade level; complete high
school; identify and implement career plans; enter college or trade training
and secure employment.
PYC partners with the following businesses and educational institutions:
Pasadena City College, www.pasadena.edu
Armory Center for the Arts, www.armoryarts.org
Art Center College of Design, www.artcenter.edu
Foothill Employment & Training Connection, www.foothilletc.org
Di-No Computers, Inc., www.di-no.com
The Pasadena Weekly, www.pasadenaweekly.com
The Castle Press, www.castlepress.com
Pasadena Enterprise Zone, www.cityofpasadena.net
PCAC Channel 56, www.pasadena56.tv
South Lake Business Association, www.southlakeavenue.org
adult focus groups, in response to dramatic increase in local youth violence.
Youth and adults came together to form the Pasadena Youth Center
Collaborative, which focused on conducting community focus groups and
youth summits to identify their needs. Among the needs most mentioned
was a supervised drop-in center, where youth could feel safe, accepted and
involved. Youth, older than fifteen, listed “jobs” as their primary need, and
expressed desire to provide direct input in planning, developing and
implementing youth programs.
PYC was established as a community based, non-profit organization in 2001,
and our goals are to help youth succeed, with programs and services
designed to enhance academic competence, while learning valuable life and
job skills. PYC has been instrumental in assisting many students on the
verge of failing in school; progress to the next grade level; complete high
school; identify and implement career plans; enter college or trade training
and secure employment.
PYC partners with the following businesses and educational institutions:
Pasadena City College, www.pasadena.edu
Armory Center for the Arts, www.armoryarts.org
Art Center College of Design, www.artcenter.edu
Foothill Employment & Training Connection, www.foothilletc.org
Di-No Computers, Inc., www.di-no.com
The Pasadena Weekly, www.pasadenaweekly.com
The Castle Press, www.castlepress.com
Pasadena Enterprise Zone, www.cityofpasadena.net
PCAC Channel 56, www.pasadena56.tv
South Lake Business Association, www.southlakeavenue.org
| PYC Preparing Youth for Careers |
| ABOUT US |
"PYC is celebrating our 8th year at our new location, by expanding youth services and outreach. We hope you'll join us!" Stella R. Murga Executive Director |
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| PASADENA YOUTH CENTER 805 N. Madison Avenue Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 798-1538 stella@pasadenayouthcenter.org |