Our LifeWise Academy program provides academic enrichment, social-emotional support, life skills and job readiness activities to teens during a critical period of development so that they are better prepared for a post-secondary institution and/or the workforce.
Who We Serve
- Students enrolled in 9th – 12th grades (initial enrollment begins in 9th – 10th grades)
- Students who reside in neighborhoods on the south side of St. Louis City (primarily zip codes 63104, 63111, 63116 and 63118)
- Students are not required to have a high GPA — all performance levels are accepted
What We Do
Academic Support
- Tutoring
- Academic classes
- One-on-one academic advising sessions and workshops on study skills and goal-setting
Job Readiness
- Employment skills training
- Financial literacy education
- Employment application assistance
- Mock interviews
- Career exploration workshops
- One-on-one career advising sessions
Enrichment Activities
- Community service learning
- Wyman© Teen Outreach Program workshops
- Health and nutrition education
- ACT test preparation
- College visits
- Field trips
- Post-secondary institution application assistance
- Financial aid and scholarship application assistance
- Violence and pregnancy prevention workshops
- Substance abuse education
Contact Us
For more information, please contact Natasha Woodard, Director of Youth Development, at nwoodard@lifewisestl.org or (314) 627-1239.
