Simon Youth Foundation (SYF)
  • ABOUT US
    • WHAT WE DO
    • WHO WE ARE
    • FINANCIALS
    • CALENDAR
    • STUDENT STORIES
  • ACADEMIES
    • 2025 Educators Awards
  • SCHOLARSHIPS
    • ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS
  • COMMUNICATIONS
  • 2025 DONORS & SPONSORS
  • DONATE
  • CONTACT
Select Page

EDIT.org_design__21-10-08–31

by SYF | Oct 21, 2025 | 0 comments

Submit a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recent Posts

  • A Conversation with Dr. Mike Gustin, President of SYF–On Leadership, Impact, and the Future of Simon Youth Foundation
  • Simon Youth Foundation Welcomes Dr. Mike Gustin as Executive Director
  • 2025 SPG Regional Events: Impact of Community Support and Sponsorships
  • 2025 Employee Contribution Campaign Hub
  • A Note From Our Chair and Founder, Deborah J. Simon.
  • Facebook
  • X
  • RSS

Alex

Alex isn’t a quitter. As a child, he struggled with severe anxiety and depression to the point of getting sick at the sheer thought of having to go to school. Alex knew he had to make a change for himself and find ways to cope with his anxiety.

He began to make friends, focus on his schoolwork, and got a job working on cars when he turned 16. Alex found his passion in cars and began an apprenticeship, working early morning shifts before class even started. Because of this, Alex knew he needed an alternative classroom environment that allowed him to pursue his dream of becoming an automotive technician while earning his high school diploma. Alex attended Simon Youth Academy and successfully juggled his passion for his job and his education. Alex is now a full-time automotive technician working for a large Indianapolis-based dealership.