Youth Skills Programs
Social and recreational services for legally blind children ages 6-13 to help build self-confidence.
Youth Skills Programs: Learn MoreDo you look out on the world around you and imagine ways you could make it better? When others sit back and say “oh well,” are you the person who says “what can I do?” Do you see yourself pursuing more than just a job one day? You want a bright and meaningful career?
We’re here for you!
At Lighthouse Guild, we celebrate the potential of our young leaders and offer unique opportunities for learning and support.
The Young Adult Leadership Program (YALP) at Lighthouse Guild is an elite training and personal development opportunity for young people with vision impairment. Built on the premise of strengthening students’ innate leadership potential, the YALP is a summer program that attracts high school students from all throughout the NYC metro area. In the program, students engage in an intensive blend of instruction, interactive workshops and collaborative projects, with the goal of honing critical skills needed for upward-bound academic and career journeys.
Students in the YALP learn about key areas of impactful leadership, including:
The Young Adult Leadership Program is now accepting applications.
Social and recreational services for legally blind children ages 6-13 to help build self-confidence.
Youth Skills Programs: Learn MorePreparing students and young adults for life after high school.
Youth Transition and Employment Programs: Learn MoreA free telephone support group that connects teens from all across the country with their peers who also have vision loss.
Teen Tele-Support: Learn More