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About CYD Board of Directors

Heroes of CYD: Michael Koester

One of our longest-serving Board of Directors and Board of Advisors members, Michael Koester has…

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About CYD Executive Director

A Message from the Executive Director: Building a Coalition

In challenging times, it’s important to stand up together for the rights of young people…

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About CYD The High School for Health Professions and Human Services

An Introduction to the Corporate World

Students from CYD’s Summer College Prep program at HPHS attended a corporate volunteer event at…

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Rachel Potts, Director of the AtomicMind Foundation, at the 2024 CYD Spelling Bee with AtomicMind scholarship recipients Elizabeth and Sheyla

About CYD The High School for Health Professions and Human Services

Heroes of CYD: The AtomicMind Foundation

Our partnership with AtomicMind has provided HPHS students applying to top colleges with intensive one-on-one…

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Heroes of CYD: The Delaney Family

The Delaney Family, a 30th Anniversary CYD honoree, has provided CYD with support, leadership, and…

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Students from CYD’s Career Leaders program

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Hands-On Healthcare Learning

CYD’s Career Leaders program, a collaboration with NYU Orthopedic Hospital, educates HPHS students on healthcare…

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About CYD Volunteers

Heroes of CYD: Volunteers

Volunteers are at the very heart of CYD! Read about two longtime volunteers who have…

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About CYD Board of Directors

Heroes of CYD: Alumni

All of our alumni are heroes! Learn more about an alumnus who is also a…

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A Visit to J.P. Morgan

Students and alumni visited J.P. Morgan for a panel discussion and networking reception.

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CYD is excited to announce the launch of our NextGen Leaders!

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Welcome to CYD NextGen Leaders!

CYD is excited to announce the launch of our NextGen Leaders!

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About CYD City-As-School The High School for Health Professions and Human Services

Celebrating Postsecondary Commitments

CYD held Decision Day celebrations of students’ postsecondary commitments at HPHS and CAS.

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About CYD City-As-School Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School The High School for Health Professions and Human Services

Heroes of CYD: The Principals

CYD’s three partner schools are helmed by dedicated, compassionate, and innovative leaders.

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Screenshot from virtual PVH career event

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Zooming in on Careers

April 25, 2025 PVH volunteers presented two panels on legal and accounting careers.

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How to Succeed in Marketing

April 25, 2025 VaynerMedia volunteers introduced students to careers in marketing and a pathway into…

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About CYD Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School

Pathways into Tech

April 25, 2025 CYD led a Saturday workshop on postsecondary options in tech, featuring partner…

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About CYD Board of Directors City-As-School CYD Career Academy Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School The High School for Health Professions and Human Services

Heroes of CYD: The Power of Service

April 25, 2025 CYD marks our 30th anniversary by celebrating the many heroes – beginning…

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ED Michael Roberts presents plaque to AED Margaret Aylward

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19 Years of Empowering Students to Realize Their Dreams

February 24, 2025 CYD’s Assistant Executive Director, Margaret Aylward, has worked with generations of immigrant…

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About CYD Executive Director

From the Executive Director: CYD celebrates Black History Month

February 24, 2025 Education is key to building equity, now more than ever.

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About CYD Executive Director

From the Executive Director: Welcome to CYD’s 30th Anniversary Year!

January 7, 2025 As we reach this milestone, CYD is celebrating our successes and building…

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About CYD Board of Directors

Megan Campbell Joins CYD

October 25, 2024 Meet our new Director of Development

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About CYD City-As-School Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School The High School for Health Professions and Human Services

They Decided!

Jun. 18, 2024 CYD celebrated students’ postsecondary commitments with #IDecided events at all three high…

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About CYD Board of Directors Volunteers

Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce

Jun. 18, 2024 CYD Board members and corporate hosts organized four volunteer events that gave…

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About CYD Events

Meet the Bee Master!

May 17, 2024 Renowned sports broadcaster Andrea Joyce of NBC Sports returns to CYD’s Spelling…

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About CYD Board of Directors Student Stories

Youth Perspectives: Do Young People Feel Prepared for Life After High School?

Apr. 19, 2024 CYD’s Youth Perspectives forum on April 16 put young people in the…

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About CYD Events

Can You Spell Sällskaplig?

Apr. 15, 2024 Our Board is getting ready for the May 21 Spelling Bee –…

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About CYD Board of Directors

Welcome to Our Newest Board Member!

Apr. 15, 2024 CYD welcomes Melissa Wengroff Spencer to our Board of Directors!

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About CYD Executive Director

Springing into the Future!

Feb. 21, 2024 Executive Director Michael Roberts shares CYD’s exciting plans for the spring!

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About CYD The High School for Health Professions and Human Services

FAFSA 2024: Our Advisors Are on It!

Feb. 7, 2024 CYD led workshops at HPHS to help families fill out and submit…

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About CYD Manhattan Comprehensive Night & Day High School

Welcoming a Community of Asylees

Jan. 19, 2024 CYD and MCNDHS hosted a welcome event for over 100 asylee students…

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Ready for 2024

Jan. 3, 2024 CYD staff is excited for a new year of serving 3,500 students!

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About CYD

Heroes of CYD: Michael Koester

A Message from the Executive Director: Building a Coalition

An Introduction to the Corporate World

Heroes of CYD: The AtomicMind Foundation

Heroes of CYD: The Delaney Family

Hands-On Healthcare Learning

Heroes of CYD: Volunteers

Heroes of CYD: Alumni

A Visit to J.P. Morgan

Welcome to CYD NextGen Leaders!

Celebrating Postsecondary Commitments

Heroes of CYD: The Principals

Zooming in on Careers

How to Succeed in Marketing

Pathways into Tech

Heroes of CYD: The Power of Service

19 Years of Empowering Students to Realize Their Dreams

From the Executive Director: CYD celebrates Black History Month

From the Executive Director: Welcome to CYD’s 30th Anniversary Year!

Megan Campbell Joins CYD

They Decided!

Empowering Tomorrow’s Workforce

Meet the Bee Master!

Youth Perspectives: Do Young People Feel Prepared for Life After High School?

Can You Spell Sällskaplig?

Welcome to Our Newest Board Member!

Springing into the Future!

FAFSA 2024: Our Advisors Are on It!

Welcoming a Community of Asylees

Ready for 2024

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