The AYC Anniversary Celebration & Awards Dinner is an evening gala that honors donors and community leaders. The event features a plated Western-style dinner, both silent and live auctions, and celebrates the achievements of pioneers who are committed to helping youth and families. The gala consistently attracts over 500 attendees, including business and community leaders, elected officials and other professionals. All proceeds from the event will benefit AYC’s youth programs. Click here to see highlights and photos from last year's gala! |
STEAM stands for STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math) plus Art. As academics recognized that creativity and design thinking is necessary for innovation in STEM, there has been a strong shift from STEM to STEAM. AYC has always had a focus on Arts and STEM education for youth, so it only made sense for integrate both and go “Full STEAM Ahead!”
Between 2017 to 2027, STEM/STEAM jobs will grow 13%, compared to 9% in other jobs (National Science Foundation, 2017 ). However, studies predict a significant talent gap in STEAM because students are losing interest at each level of education or failing to graduate from high school or college. The gap is even greater for low-income and minority students. AYC’s STEAM focus exposes low-income, immigrant, and at-risk youth in K-8 to all of the possibilities in STEAM and encourages them from a young age, building a stronger foundation to their success in these areas. |
"AYC in Action" Annual Video |
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