Junior Achievement of New York Receives $25,000 Boost from Verizon for Educational Initiative to Encourage Hispanic Youths to Stay in School
Tagged: dropout rate, Long Island, parents, student, verizon“Verizon and Junior Achievement of New York (JANY) announced today an educational initiative to decrease the high dropout rate among Hispanic youths in New York City and Long Island and help ensure that they are well-prepared to tackle the rigors of the workplace.
The initiative, funded by a $25,000 contribution from Verizon, is aimed at encouraging young Hispanics to stay in school and preparing them to succeed in a global economy. Many JANY programs are taught by trained volunteers – including corporate employees, parents, college and high school students, retirees and community-based partners.
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October 23rd, 2006
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