CITC’s first of its kind adopt-a-site mentorship program that combines free soccer with workforce development and career readiness led by sponsoring partner employee mentors. Piloted at Flushing High School in partnership with EmPower Solar, the program engages high school youth in weekend training and formal workforce development events throughout the year.
Young Leader Training is a four-day program that equips participants ages 16-24 with leadership, coaching, and project management skills. Graduates are eligible to join the CITC workforce, delivering programs in their own communities.
Soccer Bloc is a free six-week summer program for youth ages 8-12, led by CITC Young Leaders. Using soccer as a tool for leadership development, the program combines drills and team-building exercises whilst promoting health and wellbeing and fostering connection and community. Operating at five sites across NYC, Soccer Bloc provides a safe, engaging space for youth to develop on and off the field.
The CITC RoboSoccer program combines robotics and soccer to engage youth ages 10-14 through weekly hands-on training. Using platforms like Ukit, Sphero, Scorebot, and Raspberry Pi, the program sparks creativity, problem-solving, and STEM learning in a fun and interactive environment.
CITC Schools deliver health and wellness education through the Healthy Hat Trick Curriculum, engaging youth ages 7-12 each week across 40 schools and community organizations. Through regular in-school and afterschool programming, students build soccer skills while learning healthy habits and social-emotional skills.
Saturday Night Lights (SNL) is a youth development and violence prevention program offering free, year-round soccer and mentorship for youth ages 11-18. In partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and supported by the New York Police Department (NYPD), the program opens gyms on Saturday nights, providing accessible, safe spaces for youth to play while receiving quality coaching and mentorship.