Salem Teen Academic Initiative (S.T.A.I.)
S.T.A.I. is an organization that was established several years ago to reach out to young people in Salem (specifically high school age). It consists of Salem High School staff members and members of community organizations in Salem. The following is a list of some of the organizations that take part in S.T.A.I. and what the services they have to offer to our students.
Program Name: Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem
Contact Person: Ms. Jodi Sperling
Job Title: Program Director
Mission statement of organization: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring responsible citizens.
Age group served: Licensed Child Care Program Ages 5-8, Drop In Program Ages 8-18
- Ages 8-18 Membership fee for school year: $10, $60/month if transportation needed from school
- Open for ages 5-12 Monday-Friday 2-6pm, ages 13-18 Monday-Friday 3-8pm
- Core Program areas: Character & Leadership, Education & Career Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, Sports & Fitness & Recreation
Phone number: (978) 744-0915
Program Name: Catholic Charities North
Contact Person: Ms. Jill Bowen (or ask for Intake Worker)
Job Title: Supervisor
Contact Person: Ms. Ellen Galligan
Job Title: Director, Community
Contact Person: Mr. Dick Muzzy
Job Title: Clinical Services Director (Mental Health Services)
Mission statement of organization: Catholic Charities is building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people.î
Programs Offered: Basic Needs including financial assistance for housing, food, utilities, financial education and budget counseling, extensive information and referral, counseling, young parent outreach and healthy families, companions to the aging, parent aide and parenting groups, fatherhood programs, and education programs, including GED prep.
Age group served All
Phone number (978) 740-6923
Program Name: The Massachusetts Vocational Rehabilitation Commission
Contact Person: Ms. Teury Y. Marte, MS, CAGS, CRC
Job Title: Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Mission statement of organization: To promote equality, empowerment and productive independence of individuals with disabilities. These goals are achieved through enhancing and encouraging personal choice and risk-taking for independence and employment. MRC is the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission and it has a Public Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program for individuals with disabilities who what to go to work.
Age group served: High School through adult.
Program information: MRCís program can help an eligible person with a disability to: work with his/her special education counselor to develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and receive VR counseling; plan for a career; identify college and vocational training choices and help with financial aid applications; participate in paid work experiences and on-the-job training; get training to achieve work goals; work with employers or colleges to ensure needed reasonable accommodations, assistive technology and other supports are received; find a job that matches the personís abilities, interests, and needs.
Phone number: (978) 745-8085, Ext. 118
Program Name: MCAS Academic Support
Contact Person: Ms. Jennifer Pickens
Job Title: MCAS Tutoring Coordinator
Mission statement of organization: To offer students tutoring in small group settings so that they may achieve a passing score on the English Language Arts, Math, and Biology MCAS tests.
Age group served: Grades 9-12
Program information: This program also serves post-grad students who have not yet passed their required MCAS.
Phone number: (978) 740-1123
Program Name: Museum Action Corps Internships (MAC)
Contact Person: Ms. Rosario Ubiera-Minaya
Job Title: Manager
Mission Statement of Organization: On June 21, 2003, the Peabody Essex Museum emerges from a $125 million transformation and takes its place as one of the nationís premier museums of art and culture. With more than 250,000 square feet of new and renovated exhibition and public spaces, the new Peabody Essex will showcase New Englandís significant artistic and cultural heritage, as well as outstanding collections from Asia, Africa, Native American, and Oceania.
Founded by merchant adventurers in 1799, the Peabody Essex Museum is the oldest continuously operating museum in the country. The museumís collection contains 2.4 million works from China, Japan, Korea, India, Native American art, architecture and design, American decorative art, maritime art and history, photography, and the nationís premier collection of art and culture from New England, plus the distinguished manuscript and book collection of the Phillipís Library.
Age group served: 16-21
Program Information: This unique internship program housed by the Peabody Essex Museum, provides opportunities for a culturally diverse group of students from Massachusetts, ages 16-21, to learn about museums first-hand and to gain valuable professional work experience. This federally-funded program combines paid, museum-based employment with leadership and creativity development to broaden studentsí perspectives on work and their role as members of various communities.
Program Name: North Shore Career Center
Contact Person: Donna M. Condon
Job Title: Youth Career Center Manager
Programís Offered: Career Services; job development; job-readiness workshops; employment services; summer employment; training options for 18 plus.
Age group served: 14-21
Phone number: (781) 593-0585
Program Name: Salem CyberSpace
Contact Person: Ms. Linda Saris
Job Title: Coordinator
Mission statement of organization: Salem CyberSpace expands the educational and career opportunities for low-income youth and adults, thereby providing the foundation for achievement and self-sufficiency. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology and innovative curricula, we successfully meet our goals for English Literacy, computer literacy, workplace readiness, and job internships.
Age group served: Grades 9-12
Program information: Cyberyouth consists of the following Programs;
- Academic Center, Monday-Thursday, 2 p.m.-6 p.m., homework help and tutoring, activities, field trips, and speakers.
- ELL St. open to ESL Students who want to improve their English at a rapid pace. We use technology including blogging and video to accomplish our goals. Tuesday, Thursday 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
- College Prep: open to juniors and seniors who need help in SAT or PSAT test prep and preparation of college essays, application, and FAFSA forms.
CyberCorps is a web design job internship. This is a paid position (minimum wage) and is open to any high school student who has both an interest in digital design and computers. Like any job, the student must apply for the job and demonstrate the right skills and attitude for the job. Currently, we have two positions open.
Eligibility for all programs: Must live in Salem, and must be on free or reduced lunch.
Phone number: (978) 740-6667
Program Name:~ Salem YMCA
Contact Person: Ms. Debbie Amaral
Job Title: Director
Mission statement of organization: Committed to the values of caring, honest, respect, and responsibility, the Salem YMCA provides all children, adults, and families, regardless of income, with opportunities to develop a healthy spirit, mind, and body.
Age group served: Youth and adults ñ individuals and families.
Program Information: The Salem YMCA provides a variety of programs for youth including aquatics, sports, and the arts. Other opportunities for youth include a basketball league, after school programs, and a teen center open weekdays, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Phone Number: (978) 744-0351
Program Name: 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Program
Contact Name: Ms. Mari Matt
Job Title: Grant Coordinator
Mission Statement of Organization: To provide project-based, hands-on, and community service learning opportunities for students in an academically rich and supportive after-school program setting. Students who participate in the program receive academic support and opportunities to succeed academically in school, increase engagement in learning, and enrich healthy relationships with peers and adults.
Age Group served: Students in grades 3-12 at the Bentley, Nathaniel Bowditch, Collins Middle School, and Salem High School.
Program Name:~ YOUTHWORKS
Contact Person: Ms. Maria Simpson
Job Title: Case Manager
Mission statement of organization: The mission of Catholic Charities Education Center is to provide each and every student with opportunities to develop the literacy skills needed to qualify for further education, job training and employment that will lead to economic~self-sufficiency and full participation in the life of their community.
Age group served:16 - 21 youth
Program information: YOUTHWORKS is a free GED program for youth between the ages of 16 -21~who~are also interested in participating in a training program, college, or work. YOUTHWORKS services Salem, Peabody, Beverly, Lynn, and the Swampscott area.
Phone number: 978-740-6323 x 17
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