Student Stories
Jesus
Jesus learned professional skills at CYD that helped both him and his mother. Today, he is going to college and tutoring new immigrant students at MCNDHS.
Gunjan
A student from Bangladesh, Gunjan came to the U.S. for safety and opportunity – and became the salutatorian of Manhattan Comprehensive and a CUNY Macaulay Honors Scholar.
Kelvin
Kelvin, an HPHS graduate from Ghana, is going to Binghamton University and plans to become a doctor.
Franciele
HPHS graduate Franciele is going to Connecticut College as a Posse Scholar and aspires to become an ER doctor.
Michelle
A graduate of the CYD Career Academy, Michelle is tutoring students there while studying for her RN degree and working in a cardiologist’s office as a certified MA. Making her daughter proud was a goal that inspired her to break new ground in her family.
Jaylen
17-year-old Jaylen graduated from City-As-School and went straight into a culinary training program. He is now working toward his ultimate goal of a career in cybersecurity.
Jennifer
HPHS student Jennifer plans to study forensic psychology so that she can serve as an expert in criminal cases. CYD’s Summer College Prep helped her identify her passion.
Felix
A City-As-School student and professional actor, Felix is planning to pursue his dreams of working in the industry and going to college.
Claudia
CYD helped Claudia with her English and her immigration case. Now an MCNDHS graduate, she is pursuing her dream of becoming a therapist.