Kenosha, WI – May 8, 2025 – The Kenosha YMCA is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, powered by Jockey at the Kenosha Emerging Leaders Academy. This innovative space is designed to empower local youth with access to cutting-edge technology and resources fostering creativity, learning, and career readiness.
Event Details:
- Date: May 22nd, 2025
- Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
- Location: 2222 63rd St Kenosha, WI.
The Best Buy Teen Tech Center provides young people with hands-on experience in areas such as coding, robotics, digital media, and more. With state-of-the-art equipment and supportive mentors, the center aims to equip young people with the skills to shape their futures through technology. “The students are incredibly excited to share what they have been creating in the Best Buy Teen Tech Center,” said Cindy Altergott, CEO of the Kenosha YMCA. The Best Buy Teen Tech Center powered by Jockey is more than just a space—it’s a launchpad for future creators, innovators, and leaders in our community.”
“We are thrilled to open this Teen Tech Center in Kenosha where young people in the community can create, innovate and explore the infinite possibilities of technology,” said Olivia Jefferson, Vice President, Social Impact at Best Buy. “Our partnership with the YMCA and Jockey makes it possible to provide a space for the next generation of leaders to discover their passions and prepare them for the tech-reliant careers of the future.”
Jockey, a proud sponsor of the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, has a long-standing commitment to community engagement and youth development. “We believe in the power of technology to transform the lives of youth in our community,” said Jake McGhee, Vice President, New Business Development and Community Engagement at Jockey International, Inc., “By supporting thisinitiative, we hope to inspire and equip the next generation to reach their full potential.”
Highlights of the Grand Opening Event:
- Interactive demonstrations and workshops showcasing the technology available at the center.
- Opportunities for teens to sign up for upcoming programs and activities.
- Refreshments and networking with community leaders and supporters.
The Kenosha YMCA invites all community members to join in celebrating this milestone and exploring the exciting opportunities the Best Buy Teen Tech Center powered by Jockey has to offer.
Kenosha YMCA Media Contact: Devin Johnson Phone: 262-898-5621
Email: Djohnson@kenoshaymca.org
Best Buy Media Contact: Rachel Robertson, External Communications
Email: press@bestbuy.com
About the Kenosha YMCA
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility and has been in Kenosha since 1930.
Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. For more information, visit KenoshaYMCA.org.
About Best Buy Teen Tech Centers
Best Buy Teen Tech CentersTM, an initiative of the Best Buy FoundationTM, are a network of creative, youth-centered community hubs where young people can engage with the latest technology, build critical tech skills and interact with supportive mentors to prepare them for the tech-careers of the future.
