MyCollegeTrek Program
For more info, see below or call our Associate Director Christelle Telesford at (323) 756-7203, Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm.
"The Wooten Center has assisted me in going to college through their SAT-prep workshops and paying for college through their Ron Glass Memorial Scholarship. I will forever be eternally grateful for their guidance through my high school and college years."
Grace Nyenke, Wooten Alum / UC Merced, BA, political science
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For Teens Only
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MyCollegeTrek provides college and career-prep activities for teens ages 13 and up. All activities are at no cost thanks to our donors. To join, register for our tuition-free CollegeTrek Afterschool Program for grades 3-12. For info on coming activities for all youth, see our schedule and events, or call (323) 756-7203.
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Teen Scholars
Students in grades 8-12 meet with our college and career advisors for help creating high school success plans and completing college applications. Be sure to sign up for info on our next meetings held online and at local universities.​​​
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College Fairs and Tours
Visits to fairs like the Latino and Black College Expos and tours of colleges and universities near and far are held throughout the year, thanks to a grant from Jack and Jill Foundation of America.
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Discussion Groups
Boys to Men, Girl Talk, and more are held biweekly at the center to engage students in discussions with Wooten staff and other mentors on topics like bullying, cybersecurity, and more.
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Juvenile Justice Jeopardy
Juvenile Justice Jeopardy is a discussion group on juvenile law and how to exercise your rights. Teams compete to answer questions on a digital game board. JJJ was developed by our partner Attorney Lisa Thurau at Strategies for Youth.
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Teen Helper Internships
Wooten teens can serve as volunteer or paid Teen Helpers working at the Wooten Center. The teens are paid by our youth employment partners and must be 14 to receive pay. Students can apply for community service hours from their schools.
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Teen Job Shop
Teen Job Shop provides practical experience helping teens create resumes, complete job applications, join mock interviews, and more. Held in partnership with our youth employment partners​ who attend to sign up youth for paid jobs.
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Ron Glass Memorial Scholarship Fund
Click here to apply for our Ron Glass Memorial Scholarship for high school seniors and undergraduate college students. Students can reapply annually through graduation. A variety of scholarships for various students and needs are also listed.
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