The Life &
Workforce
Readiness Center

Great futures start here!

The Life & Workforce Readiness Center (The Center) fulfills important needs in the La Crosse area, offering young people ages 6-18 safe spaces, positive mentorship, quality programming, real-life work experiences and new opportunities to:

  • Discover a clear path to a meaningful, rewarding career and healthier adulthood
  • Set and achieve life-changing goals
  • Build skills for personal growth and professional success (collaboration, adaptability, resume writing, interview prep, financial literacy, etc.)
  • Get practical training at local businesses/organizations via job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships and part-time work
  • Become leaders, innovators and problem solvers who help their communities grow and thrive


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Plus, advantages for community employers:

  • Strategic partnership opportunities
  • Access to a new (and growing) pool of smart, skilled candidates ready for hire

Great futures start here!

The Life & Workforce Readiness Center (LWRC) fulfills important needs in the La Crosse area, offering young people ages 6-18 safe spaces, positive mentorship, quality programming, real-life work experiences and new opportunities to:

  • Discover a clear path to a meaningful, rewarding career and healthier adulthood
  • Set and achieve life-changing goals
  • Build skills for personal growth and professional success (collaboration, adaptability, resume writing, interview prep, financial literacy, etc.)
  • Get practical training at local businesses/organizations via job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships and part-time work
  • Become leaders, innovators and problem solvers who help their communities grow and thrive

Plus, advantages for community employers:

  • Strategic partnership opportunities
  • Access to a new (and growing) pool of smart, skilled candidates ready for hire

1.1M

fewer students in college1

4.7M

Americans aged 16-24 are neither working nor in school1

80%

of executives are highly concerned about a digital skills gap1

1Craig, R. America’s Skill Gap: Why It’s Real, And Why It Matters. Progressive Policy. 2019. Retrieved Jan. 30, 2023

You can help

area youth
and businesses grow stronger

Since 1966, BGCGL has improved the lives of thousands of area youth via safe, supportive resources and spaces. The Center will further change lives and communities with:


  • A 16,000 square-foot addition to the Terry Erickson Club in La Crosse for career exploration and skill development
  • State-of-the-art learning spaces including an innovation lab, construction/automotive lab, finance/entrepreneurship center, media lab, life skills lab and more
  • Leading-edge technology such as virtual reality simulators, 3D printers, robotics, power tools, lasers and medical equipment
  • Connection to community partners to allow youth to fully pursue their passions
  • Transportation solutions to ensure access for youth countywide


Capital campaign funds will be used to complete a building addition, building upgrades, initial operations, and establish program and maintenance funds.

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Boys and Girls Club of La Crosse first floor floor plans
Boys and Girls Club of La Crosse floor plans legend
Boys and Girls Club of La Crosse second floor floor plans
Boys and Girls Club of La Crosse building showing existing and addition

the center prepares youth for
in-demand careers

Flexible facility design accommodates growth and change as technology and knowledge evolve in every field.

 

The Center empowers youth to enter their chosen field fully prepared to find solutions and exceed expectations—today and for decades to come.

Donate to the Life & Workforce Readiness Center today!

Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of something special!

Donate today

Your
generous gift shows your dedication
to your neighbors and community

Sponsorship

levels


Give $3,000 or more

Recognition on The Center's donor wall


Give $25,000 or more

Naming opportunities for facility spaces (levels vary based on each room)

$1,000,000+
Construction Lab
Innovation Lab

$500,000+
Leadership Center
Support Center

$250,000+
Life Skills Center
Media Center
Conference Rooms

$100,000+
Networking Center
Mechanical Classroom
Exterior Storage

$50,000+
Second Level Collaboration Center
Leadership Offices (4)

$25,000+
Reception Desk
Support Offices (4)

Questions about the Life & Workforce Readiness Center, donating or getting involved?


Brian Fukuda

Director of Workforce Readiness

608-881-7789

Email Brian