The mission of the Fort Valley Youth Center of Excellence (FVYCE) is to empower and inspire school-age students to become resilient, responsible, and visionary leaders. We are dedicated to providing a transformative learning environment that nurtures students academically, socially, and emotionally, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and mindset to reach their fullest potential and thrive in an ever-changing world. Through personalized support and community collaboration, we prepare students not only for academic success but for a lifetime of positive impact, self-advocacy, and leadership.

Our vision is to empower students to become innovative leaders, compassionate collaborators, and resilient change-makers both inside and outside the classroom. We provide transformative, community-driven programs that nurture self-confidence, inspire academic and personal growth, and foster social-emotional well-being. Through dynamic support and guidance, we equip young people with the skills to thrive, inspire others, and make a positive, lasting impact in their schools and communities.

Fort valley Youth Center of Excellence is a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization is designed to strengthen the lives of students who are in elementary, middle, and high school. Our program focuses on five priority areas, inclusive of academic excellence, character development, etiquette, health, and physical wellness and STEM. Our environment allows students to become engaged learners and provides them with the skills to become positive risk-takers. Most importantly, the culture of our program helps students to be supported academically, acquire confidence in themselves and their abilities, learn healthy and virtuous habits, and develop a sense of personal responsibility and a commitment to the larger community.