What We Do

Enrich

College and Career

Readiness for Grades 3-12

Engage

Serve, Advise, Volunteer

Everyone!

Empower

Leadership and Life

Skills Development

“I am very impressed and pleased with the Wooten Center's involvement with my son's education. I love to see that he is excited to attend the center each day. The staff genuinely cares about the kids and you can tell that they want each child to succeed in life.”

Regina Christine Crayton, Wooten Parent

Upcoming Events

Thu 19 May
Teen Talk
Zoom
Multiple Dates
RSVP
May 19, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
Zoom
A weekly discussion group for teens. Facilitated by Rick McGregor, executive director, iMentor Global
Fri 20 May
College Applications Night
C.A.N.
Multiple Dates
RSVP
May 20, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
C.A.N.
Join our mentors to discuss many aspects of the college applications process such as waitlists, acceptances, rejections, FAFSA, making college decisions and more! Every 3rd Friday!
Mon 23 May
PPG: Making it Through the Tough Times
Zoom
RSVP
May 23, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Zoom
The topic for our May 23 Parent Power Group is "Making it Through Tough Times." Our speaker will be Wendy Gladney, founder and CEO of Forgiving for Living (www.forgivingforliving.org). Wendy will share how we can thrive and survive despite the challenges in life.
Fri 27 May
Spring Showcase
Zoom
RSVP
May 27, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Zoom
Join us for our Spring Showcase as we have short presentations of the classes our students have been taking. See what your child has made and others in the World Languages and Culture with Cooking, hear what the students have to say about tutoring and find out about our upcoming summer program.
Fri 03 Jun
Graduation Party 2022
Zoom
RSVP
Jun 03, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Zoom
Join us as we celebrate all of our graduating Wooten students who achieved high school graduation and those who achieved promotion from elementary and middle school. Youth, parents, volunteers, partners, Wooten family and friends are invited.
Sat 11 Jun
Teen Job Shop
Los Angeles
RSVP
Jun 11, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
Los Angeles, 3720 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA
Mentors will guide students in completing resumes and several summer job applications and exploring careers in financial services. No cost thanks to our partner USC Credit Union and other donors. Open to ages 14-18. Transportation may be available from the Wooten Center. Let us know if needed.