Empowering Youth, Stronger Community
Our Academic Programs
ConXión to Community’s Youth Programs support high-risk and underserved youth by providing academic enrichment, social-emotional development, and pathways to long-term success. Serving middle school and high school students from low-income, immigrant, and first-generation families, ConXión’s programs are designed to reduce barriers to education, increase school engagement, and promote positive youth development.
Programs are delivered through school-based and community-based settings and include afterschool and expanded learning opportunities that provide academic support, tutoring, homework assistance, and enrichment activities. Youth receive guidance in leadership development, goal setting, conflict resolution, and decision-making, helping them build confidence and resilience while developing essential life skills.
A core component of ConXión’s youth programming is individualized case management and mentoring. Staff work closely with students and families to address attendance challenges, behavioral concerns, and external barriers such as housing instability, food insecurity, or mental health needs. Strong partnerships with schools ensure alignment with academic goals and early identification of students who need additional support.
ConXión also emphasizes family engagement and cultural responsiveness, recognizing the critical role families play in a young person’s success. Through consistent communication, family activities, and referrals to supportive services, the organization creates a comprehensive support system around each student.
By combining academic support, youth development, and family engagement, ConXión’s Youth Programs help young people stay in school, improve academic outcomes, and build a clear pathway toward graduation, postsecondary education, and meaningful careers.
Youth Programs
We offer programs and opportunities designed to develop youth’s life skills and build supportive, caring networks within the community. For more information or to enroll, contact Mabel Aburto, 408-213-0961 ext 39, maburto@conxion.org
Guided by a commitment to people, partnerships, and lasting solutions, ConXión works to advance social equity and collective well-being. We invite you to join us in expanding the circle of hope—by sharing your time, resources, and support—so together we can create meaningful and lasting change in our community.
Bright Futures Alcanzar
Bright Futures Alcanzar program supports middle school 8th students’ ability to become socially, emotionally, and academically prepared for high school success. The after-school program will cultivate resilient, connected and thriving youth with evidenced-based programming that will assist with their transition into high school.
Bright Futures Step-Up and Step-Ahead
High school programs for 9-10th and 11-12th grade students, respectively, that provide academic and essential life skill support to youth at Yerba Buena and Overfelt High Schools. In Step-Up, youth are paired with an adult mentor and receive support in setting and achieving personal, family, and educational goals. Step-Ahead is designed to be a safe space for 11th and 12th graders to develop their self confidence and leadership skills.