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We had an awesome college tour of NYU in New York today. Our tour guides were very gracious and knowledgeable of the campus activities, campus history, majors and extra curricular activities. Our students were excited and inquisitive. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch at BBQ’s and we are grateful to our sponsors and everyone who…
...continue readingTeens from the Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School in Livingston, NJ visited the H.E.L.P. Center on Sussex Avenue in Newark on October 25, 2023 where they distributed winter clothes, blankets, cupcakes and beverages to the residents. The High School Academic Support Program was on hand to greet the teens and help distribute the items.
...continue readingThe High School Academic Support Program hosted a trip to Yale University on Friday, September 29, 2023. We enjoyed a welcome reception and panel discussion upon our arrival which was hosted by current students at the African American Cultural House and dinner hosted by the Connecticut NAACP and facilitated by the Morgan State University Alumni Chapter.
...continue readingThe Newark Board of Education’s Class of 2024 College Fair at NJIT was an awesome event on September 22, 2024. It was great to greet and meet 2000+ teens. They were respectful, engaged and focused. They were excited to receive the College and Scholarship applications, permission slips for our campus tours, eyewear to reduce eyestrain…
...continue readingClass of 2024 Orientation Breakfast
...continue readingCongratulations to the Class of 2023
...continue readingKudos to all of the teens who attended our instant decision Day College Fair on January 25th at the Springfield Branch Library. High School seniors came from various high schools including: Arts High, Barringer, Central, University, West Side, American History, Cicely Tyson Performing Arts High School,
Irvington, East Orange STEM, Hillside, Linden, Donald Payne Tech, Bloomfield High, Orange High, Liberty High (Jersey City), Columbia High, Bard Early College High School, Marion P. Thomas Charter School, Science Park, Newark Vocational, Saint Vincent Academy, Global Studies and Weequahic High.
The Career Exploration Day at Weequahic High School was an awesome event. Kudos to the staff members who organized this awesome event and all of the organizations and the 40+ agencies that were represented including: The Port Authority of NY/NJ, Newark Fire Department, Police Department, EMTS, Department of Corrections, Hillside Food Bank, AMAZON, Council for…
...continue readingSpecial thanks to everyone who helped to make Prom Expo 2023 a success. Sincere thanks to City Plex 12 Movie Theater for hosting our event, The Bessie Green Community for the wonderful suits, shoes and fabulous Prom Dresses, the Springfield Branch Library for the great resources for Tuxedo Rentals, Florist Shops, Limousine and Party Bus…
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