Find Your Passion
The MetroWest YMCA is committed to providing teens with opportunities to unlock their potential and what they can achieve, all while showing how they can demonstrate our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
The Changemaker Academy is a paid internship and job training program for MetroWest area high school students. The program includes:
- 16-week leadership curriculum taught one night per week (dinner provided)
- 8-week on-the-job training: 2-5 hours/week that could include childcare, marketing, aquatics, sports, food and nutrition, and more
- Opportunities for advancement
- Free membership
Questions? Contact Bolaji Ojo, Youth and Teen Director
Who is the Changemaker Academy for?
The Changemaker Academy serves MetroWest area high school students ages 14-19.
When does the next cohort start?
Our next Changemaker Academy cohort will begin Fall 2024. Please check back for the start date.
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The Y is for All!
The Y believes that finances should not be an obstacle to living a healthy lifestyle. We offer financial assistance, which can be used to help cover the cost of membership and programs. Learn more about financial assistance options, including our Y Assist program and access forms.