Supporting Teens with a Path to Success


Bridging the Achievement Gap (BTAG) is a free career and life skill readiness program for students in grades 7 - 12. BTAG's core curriculum is to support students academically, socially, and developmentally to be successful in their future endeavors. Free transportation and a snack or light meal are provided. The program focuses on:

  • College Prep/Readiness 
  • Career & Goal Setting
  • Financial Literacy
  • Homework & Test Tutoring
  • Life Skills & Professionalism
  • And MUCH MORE!

Get involved in BTAG today!

The BTAG Program is in Session – Sign Up Now

If your child attends a different school and you’re interested in the program, please contact Shannon Wynn via email swynn@suncoastymca.org.

The BTAG Program Schedule

  • Mondays & Wednesdays: Full BTAG programming
    • Time: 1:50 – 4:30 pm
    • Largo High School
    • Seminole High School
    • Bayside High School (Teen Parents)
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Full BTAG programming (7th & 8th grade only)
    • Time: 4 – 6:30 pm
    • Seminole Middle
    • Largo Middle
  • Fridays: Engagement Fridays
    • Time: Varies and some may require a permission slip to miss school for the day
    • Business Trips
    • Friday Night Lights w/Teen Talk
    • Teen Nights
    • Teen Dances

 

 

Green and blue gradient outline logo that reads BTAG in a graduation hat on top of three books, and three stars above. The circular ribbon reads Bridging the Achievement Gap, and Powered by TECO logo underneath.

Core Topics of BTAG Curriculum

  • Career Focus
  • Dream/Vision Mapping
  • Goal Setting
  • Further Education/Schooling
  • Savings/Retirement/Investment
  • Credit Comprehension
  • Structure/Time Management
  • Writing & Literacy (w/Cursive Learning)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Life Skills/Professionalism

Major Events for BTAG Program Students

  • 3 College Tours
    • Local: SPC, USF, Eckerd, Tampa University & PTECH
    • Orlando: UCF, Full Sail, Valencia & Lake Tech
    • Miami: (10th-12th grade ONLY)
  • Career Trips/ Days
    • 1x/ month with permission slip
    • 1x/bi-monthly in-house talks
  • Grad Series Teen Summit (4 Sessions)
    • Days/Time: Saturdays, 11am - 1pm
      • November, January, March, April
Register for BTAG Now


For more information, please contact the Greater Ridgecrest YMCA at (727) 559-0500 or email Shannon Wynn, Sr. Program Director at swynn@suncoastymca.org. BTAG is closed on Pro Education days and other Pinellas County Schools no school and closure days.