Native Youth Community Project
About NYCP
The NYCP is focused on serving the Indigenous youth in partnership with Albemarle County Public Schools to address the college and career readiness needs of 250 high school Native students as the defined local geographic area.
Objectives & Goals
Student outcomes:
•College acceptance and funding
•Preparation to thrive in college upon HS graduation
•National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
•Preparation to enter the workforce upon HS graduation
While supporting college and career readiness, NYCP aims to establish sustainable community collaboration that:
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•Embraces Native language, culture, and history
•Cultivates genuine tribal control
•Engages tribal communities
•Inspires a new generation of effective Native teachers
Created for VTEC by national education non-profit ECMC, this webinar recording gives useful insights on the value of college, how to choose the right college, and how to maximize financial aid and scholarship opportunities.