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Executive Director

Signs of Spring

As the past two years recede in our rearview mirror, I’ve been reflecting on some…

cyd-dev-1March 28, 2022

Michelle smiling, wearing scrubs and stethoscope

CYD Career Academy Student Stories

A CYD Career Academy Graduate Returns in a New Role

“It’s like déjà vu working with my students. They sound just like me when I…

cyd-dev-1February 24, 2022

MCNDHS graduates pose in caps & gowns for Winter Graduation 2022

City-As-School Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School

Congratulations to the Newest Graduates of MCNDHS & CAS!

More than 125 young people got their high school diplomas from our transfer high schools…

cyd-dev-1February 24, 2022

Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School Student Stories

A Student Finds Her Path in Challenging Times

Claudia, an aspiring psychologist from Peru, planned her future while attending MCNDHS and working at…

cyd-dev-1January 27, 2022

Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School

“Class starts at 8. It’s 8:39.”, by Jonathan Hull

Remember the excuses you used in high school? MCNDHS teacher Jonathan Hull crafted an award-winning…

cyd-dev-1January 27, 2022

Response to the Pandemic Student Stories

Where Do We Go from Here?
Essays and Poems by our Students

CYD is proud to present "Where Do We Go from Here?", a book by our…

cyd-dev-1January 27, 2022

Students posing with "I Applied" photo frames

Student Stories The High School for Health Professions and Human Services

Next Stop, College

CYD hosted an #IApplied celebration at HPHS for students who submitted their college applications.

cyd-dev-1January 26, 2022

Executive Director

Roberts Joins NYCETC Council

Executive Director Michael Roberts was invited to be an inaugural member of New York City…

cyd-dev-1January 25, 2022

Executive Director

From the Executive Director:
Going Forward!

In these times, it has been more important than ever to keep our spirits lifted.…

cyd-dev-1December 15, 2021

Screenshot image from CYD 's "Going Forward" YouTube video (clickable link)

About CYD Response to the Pandemic Student Stories

Video: A Look Inside CYD

Take a look behind the scenes at CYD! This school year, while our staff and…

cyd-dev-1December 15, 2021

Outdoor group photo of eight CYD students

Student Stories

Warmest Wishes for Peace and Togetherness in 2022

From Afshan, Amy, Guyverly, Hermon, Jesus, Keisi, Oumar, Yvel… and all of us at CYD!

cyd-dev-1December 15, 2021

CYD Career Academy

Preparing High School Students for Today’s Workforce

Terry Carroll, CYD’s new Director of Workforce, is excited about expanding career options for young…

cyd-dev-1November 17, 2021

Student Stories The High School for Health Professions and Human Services

Students Participate in “Dress Like Your Dream Job” at HPHS

CYD career advisors at HPHS invited students to dress as if they already had their…

cyd-dev-1November 16, 2021

Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School Student Stories

It’s Awesome to be Back

Oumar, a student at Manhattan Comprehensive, is applying to college and working as a peer…

cyd-dev-1October 20, 2021

Michael Roberts with student and counselor

Executive Director Response to the Pandemic

Back to School: A Letter from Michael Roberts

Our students and staff have returned to school in person with a mix of emotions,…

cyd-dev-1October 19, 2021

Executive Director Student Stories

Michael Roberts shares insights on “Career Stewardship with Michael Melcher”

Michael Roberts shared his insights about planning for careers, why he sees courage as the…

cyd-dev-1July 14, 2021

City-As-School Student Stories

What I’m Doing On My Summer Vacation

We asked nine students what they are most looking forward to this summer. Their answers…

cyd-dev-1July 14, 2021

Student Stories The High School for Health Professions and Human Services

Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

CYD is incredibly proud of the over 750 students from our three partner schools who…

cyd-dev-1July 14, 2021

City-As-School Student Stories

I’m Graduating… Now What?

As the school year comes to an end, CYD college and career advisors are there…

cyd-dev-1June 8, 2021

Student Stories

Congratulations to TheDream.US Scholarship Recipients!

Congratulations to four Dreamers from HPHS who have been awarded TheDream.US Scholarships! Each of these…

cyd-dev-1June 8, 2021

About CYD

How Does CYD Measure Progress?

How do we know what we do, how much we do, and whether it’s working?…

cyd-dev-1June 8, 2021

Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School Student Stories

Alumni Spotlight: Lesly Sanchez

Lesly Sanchez initially struggled to fit in after she moved to the US. After getting…

cyd-dev-1April 28, 2021

Executive Director

Justice for not Just Us

Last May, we in this nation and across the globe witnessed 9 minutes and 28…

cyd-dev-1April 28, 2021

Response to the Pandemic Student Stories

Building New Relationships with SOUL

Virtual movie nights, tours of the White House, and basketball drafts are just some of…

cyd-dev-1April 28, 2021

Board of Directors

Honoring Bob Delaney

Bob Delaney, one of CYD's founders, passed away this month. Bob was a champion of…

cyd-dev-1March 26, 2021

Michael Roberts with CDI students and alumni

Executive Director

From Michael Roberts, Executive Director

It has been a full year that staff and students have been working remotely since…

cyd-dev-1March 26, 2021

Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School Student Stories

How Can I be “Real As Me”?

30 young women from Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day School are being guided through the…

cyd-dev-1March 26, 2021

City-As-School Response to the Pandemic

Helping Older Students Succeed at City-As-School

CYD provides college and career services at our partner school, City-As-School, located in the West…

cyd-dev-1February 23, 2021

MCNDHS students working together pre-pandemic

Funders Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School

New Funding for CYD

Thanks to the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, which has just awarded a new $100,000 grant…

cyd-dev-1February 23, 2021

students participate in medical training

CYD Career Academy Response to the Pandemic

Preparation Meets Opportunity: Sharing Promising Practices from CYD’s Career Academy

CYD has had a successful youth workforce training partnership with Borough of Manhattan Community College’s…

cyd-dev-1February 23, 2021

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Signs of Spring

A CYD Career Academy Graduate Returns in a New Role

Congratulations to the Newest Graduates of MCNDHS & CAS!

A Student Finds Her Path in Challenging Times

“Class starts at 8. It’s 8:39.”, by Jonathan Hull

Where Do We Go from Here?
Essays and Poems by our Students

Next Stop, College

Roberts Joins NYCETC Council

From the Executive Director:
Going Forward!

Video: A Look Inside CYD

Warmest Wishes for Peace and Togetherness in 2022

Preparing High School Students for Today’s Workforce

Students Participate in “Dress Like Your Dream Job” at HPHS

It’s Awesome to be Back

Back to School: A Letter from Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts shares insights on “Career Stewardship with Michael Melcher”

What I’m Doing On My Summer Vacation

Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

I’m Graduating… Now What?

Congratulations to TheDream.US Scholarship Recipients!

How Does CYD Measure Progress?

Alumni Spotlight: Lesly Sanchez

Justice for not Just Us

Building New Relationships with SOUL

Honoring Bob Delaney

From Michael Roberts, Executive Director

How Can I be “Real As Me”?

Helping Older Students Succeed at City-As-School

New Funding for CYD

Preparation Meets Opportunity: Sharing Promising Practices from CYD’s Career Academy

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