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Helping Hands in the Heat: My Experience Supporting SYEP Participants
As a CASW-Media intern, I spent the day supporting SYEP participants during their job placement event—managing crowds, guiding youth, and handing out water under the blazing sun. It was chaotic, but being part of something that helps so many young people take a step toward their future made it all worth it.
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From Student to Judge: How MECA’s Re-ReACT Program Builds Future Advertising Leaders
As a former MECA student and Re-ReACT participant, I returned as a judge to witness the next generation of young creatives pitch powerful, real-world ad campaigns—this time focused on social justice. From remote collaboration during the pandemic to mentoring new voices, here’s how Re-ReACT shaped my path in media and advertising.
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Sustainable Fashion Takes Center Stage: PS 310 Students Celebrate Earth Month with Creativity
Students at PS 310 in New York City celebrated Earth Month with a sustainable fashion show, showcasing creative designs made from recycled materials. See how CASW is empowering young innovators to build a greener future through eco-friendly fashion and STEAM projects
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CASW Profiles: Meet Madison Wilder
This month, meet Madison Wilder, a dedicated and conscientious group leader at PS 310.
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CASW Discusses Social Media Strategy at NYC Panel Event
Discover how CASW is using social media to engage NYC youth and expand community outreach! Learn insights from the “Putting Social Media to Work” panel, where CASW shared strategies for nonprofit digital marketing, youth engagement, and ethical AI use.
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CASW Profiles: Meet Victoria Canuelas
In this new feature, we’re conducting rapid interviews with our colleagues across the agency. The idea is to putt a face to certain names and highlight the incredible people we work with everyday. Through these profiles, you’ll not only the scoop on what they think of CASW, but also, the unique personalities they bring to…
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CASW’s Roadmap for 2025: Empowering Youth and Communities
Take a peak at what’s ahead for CASW in 2025! From SYEP internships to Summer Rising adventures and after-school programs, learn how we’re empowering NYC youth with opportunities for growth, learning, and success.
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Launching Curiosity: PS/MS 37 Celebrates Baking Soda Rocket Day with Arm and Hammer
Discover how PS/MS 37 students explored chemistry and physics through the Arm and Hammer Baking Soda Rocket Day, where hands-on STEM learning took flight with exciting rocket launches and scientific discovery.
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Building Tomorrow’s Female Entrepreneurs: CASW and NYCBossedUP #Girlboss
Discover how CASW is empowering the next generation of female leaders through events like ‘Your Big Year NYC’ and mentorship programs like NYCBossedUP #Girlboss. Learn how we’re fostering career-readiness, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial spirit in young women to close the leadership gap and build a more diverse future.
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End of Year Celebrations…
As we close out yet another memorable year of after-school programs, we can’t help but look back on the accomplishments of our participants. During after-school, we may spend less time than during a normal school day, but we consider those hours to be just as formative. Whether it’s STEM or the arts, we hope to…