At Options For Youth (OFY), we believe students thrive when learning connects to their interests and future goals. That’s why we offer Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways—designed to give students the practical skills, hands-on experience, and confidence they need to succeed after high school. Whether your student dreams of working in technology, education, healthcare, or […]
OFY Alum Creates Viral Video
Zac, an OFY graduate turned OFY Marketing Intern, has been hard at work. One of his recent projects was to create a video highlighting Options For Youth’s many international and domestic trips. Having been to Italy with OFY himself, Zac understood these trips—to places such as Cuba, China, Washington D.C., and many more—are something most […]
Advantages of a Blended Learning Classroom
What is “blended learning” and why is it important? The phrase “blended learning” was coined in the 1960s but gained popularity in the early 2000s when progressive schools began to lean into technology as a keystone learning tool. Today, “blended learning” is primarily used to describe educational programs that use more than one method for […]
What Is Experiential Learning and Why Should You Know About It?
Think back to high school science class. What lessons do you remember the most? What made them standout? Was it your teacher telling you about chlorophyll and photosynthesis via slideshow, or visiting a local greenhouse and learning about plant development and growing techniques, and then going home with your own seedling? The latter is an […]
The Extracurricular Advantage
School counselors and teachers have long emphasized the importance of involvement in school activities. From entering high school to senior year, the extracurricular activities students join play a pivotal role in the college application process, now more than ever. Extracurricular activities provide high school students the opportunity to develop skills beyond or outside those acquired […]
