Author: Melody Pujols
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Teaching the Skill of Curiosity: CASW Partners with STEM Playbook
CASW partners with STEM Playbook to bring play-based STEM and sports learning to NYC after school programs, inspiring hands-on, movement-driven education.
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How CASW Programs Help Children Thrive: The Key Benefits of Arts, STEM, and After-School Enrichment
Children’s Arts and Science Workshops offers NYC after-school programs and youth services focused on arts, STEM, and inner-city education. Discover our programs catered toward inner-city youth; providing safe, hands-on arts and STEM education through a trusted nonprofit.
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CASW WORKFORCE – Helping Youth Jumpstart Their Careers in The Bronx and Manhattan
Discover CASW’s hands-on workforce programs for NYC youth ages 14–24, including SYEP, Ladders for Leaders, Work, Learn & Grow, and Learn & Earn—paid opportunities that build real-world skills and career pathways.
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Why Children’s Arts & Science Workshops Is Essential For NYC Youth Development
Discover how Children’s Arts and Science Workshops (CASW) supports NYC youth ages 5–24 through hands-on after-school programs, summer learning, and career readiness opportunities. Learn how CASW’s holistic, developmental approach helps young people build confidence, leadership skills, and lifelong community engagement.
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CASW Profiles – Melody Pujols
Children’s Arts and Science Workshops is comprised of a multitude of individuals of different backgrounds and talents. We’re big believer of the idea that this is something that makes us strong as an organization. This month, in our latest edition of CASW Profiles, meet Melody Pujols – our communications specialist/senior writer at CASW-Media.
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NYC Youth Kick Off WLG Program With Mentor Panel and Career Networking Event
WLG launched its first orientation on November 20, 2025, bringing 155 NYC youth together for mentorship, networking, and practical career advice. Learn how young people connected with professionals and built essential workforce skills.
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5 Benefits of Youth Job Placement Programs (Past, Present, and Future)
Empower NYC youth with real-world work experience, confidence, and career direction. Learn how CASW-Workforce programs open doors to skills, mentors, and future opportunities.
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Fall Festivities @ Dyckman and Bronx River
Explore how fall festivals at Bronx River and Dyckman Community Centers bring neighbors together through arts, performances, and meaningful community engagement.
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CASW Profiles: Meet Nelson Castro
In this installment of “CASW Profiles,” we sit down with Nelson Castro, a conscientious group leader at PS/MS 37 who feels that he’s learned just as much from his students as they’ve learned from him.
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Meditation for Kids: CASW Brings Mindfulness to PS 115 Elementary Students
Through CASW’s meditation sessions, PS 115 students learn mindfulness and self-regulation—skills that nurture calm, focus, and confidence.