
What Teens Learn: Our Four Core Topics
Teen programs are designed to help young people build essential life and workforce skills, strengthen their health and well-being, develop leadership, and stay on track academically. Our Teen Centers are judgment-free spaces where teens are supported, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Life & Workforce Readiness

Character & Leadership

Academic Success

Health & Well-Being

Stipends Available for Teens
Teens earn a monthly stipend based on program participation.
Stipends reward commitment, attendance, and engagement in Career Works High daily lessons (4:30–6 PM). Teens receive a monthly check based on the number of days attended.
4-5 Days
6-7 Days
8-9 Days
12-13 Days
10-11 Days
14-15 Days
16+ Days
Carnegie Teen Center, Jakera Mullen jmullen@bgcwpa.org
Downtown Teen Center, Ti’Yanna Risher, trisher@bgcwpa.org
Estelle S. Campbell Teen Center, De’Andre Byrd, dbyrd@bgcwpa.org
McKeesport Teen Center, Cameron Preston, cpreston@bgcwpa.org
Shadyside Teen Center, Peter Jenkins, pjenkins@bgcwpa.org
