Enhanced VolunteerYMWIC’s Mission is to empower and prepare economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented youth to excel and become leaders in STEM careers through a structured and rigorous curriculum, academic tutoring, mentoring and financial assistance programs, accomplished by leveraging alliances with K-12 school districts, universities, corporations, and the Foundation’s committed partners. This Mission is accomplished by embracing a Family Model that provides individually-targeted and wrap-around services that include academic support and tutoring, leadership development, scientific research training, public speaking, community and civic service, junior mentoring, college readiness, SAT Prep courses, college tours, industry experiences in many STEM-related careers, and emotional and mental health support.