Third spaces are an ever-growing need for communities, and Jake Erickson leads an organization that’s providing these spaces for kids across La Crosse County.

Erickson, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse, stopped in studio to talk about how their facilities serve as these unique social hubs — but also how they prepare youth for their "second spaces," like school and future careers.

With a reach of 5,000 kids a year and 1,000 daily across Holmen, Onalaska, West Salem, and La Crosse, the organization is entering a landmark 60th year.

And the biggest thing to happen during this anniversary is the upcoming opening of the 16,000-square-foot Workforce Readiness Center, which Erickson describes as a transformative space designed to help kids from middle school to their early 20s prepare for life across multiple career fields. The center is set to fully open this spring.

Beyond the new facility, Erickson discussed the structured and extensive programming that defines the B&G Clubs — running from comprehensive sports leagues to creative art and music initiatives.

To learn more or get involved, visit the Boys and Girls Club website at bgclax.org.

Third spaces are an ever-growing need for communities, and Jake Erickson leads an organization that&rsquo;s providing these spaces for kids across La Crosse County.
Erickson, the CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse, stopped in studio to talk about&nbsp;how their facilities serve as these unique social hubs &mdash; but also how they prepare youth for their "second spaces," like school and future careers.
With a reach of 5,000 kids a year and 1,000 daily across Holmen, Onalaska, West Salem, and La Crosse, the organization is entering a landmark 60th year.
And the biggest thing to happen during this anniversary is&nbsp;the upcoming opening of the 16,000-square-foot Workforce Readiness Center, which Erickson describes as a transformative space designed to help kids from middle school to their early 20s prepare for life across multiple career fields. The center is set to fully open this spring.
Beyond the new facility, Erickson discussed the structured and extensive programming that defines the B&amp;G Clubs &mdash; running from comprehensive sports leagues to creative art and music initiatives.
To learn more or get involved, visit the Boys and Girls Club website at <a href="https://www.bgclax.org/" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiG4d77ovaRAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQXA">bgclax.org</a>.

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