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The Juntos Program is an intensive long-term program made up of four components:
On June 18th, our first in-person Summer Academy since 2019 came to a close! Thank you to everyone who made this magical week a reality - it would not have been possible without the support of our staff, partners, and team captains. To our wonderful students, keep pushing forward!
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Days 3 and 4 Summer Academy have been a fun-filled whirlwind! Our students took field trips to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and Lake Raleigh where they were able to kayak and canoe! They also attended architecture, computer science, business, engineering and college writing classes!
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2022 Summer Academy is well on it’s way! In only 2 days, our students have networked with local professionals, received free headshots, attended healthcare, law, mental health, and agricultural science classes, and have begun working on their weeklong climate resilience project! Stay tuned for a week filled with laughter and learning.
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Meet Chris, a graduating senior from our Sampson County Juntos Club! He has been in Juntos for 5 years and has volunteered at soccer tournaments and field trips hosted the club. In high school, Chris was a part of CTE Honors Society and JRTOC! He will attend Sampson Community College this fall with plans to transfer to a 4-year university and study architecture. Congratulations Chris; Juntos is so proud of your accomplishments!
Last month, 56 of our Juntos students were able to travel to North Carolina A&T University for Juntos STEM Day. Through STEM Day, they learned how to fly drones, toured science labs, and interacted with faculty! Read more about their experience using the link in our bio.
Meet Arisbeth, a graduating senior from our Catawba County Juntos Club! She has been in Juntos for 2 years and served as a bilingual tour guide and homeless relief volunteer in the club. During high school, Arisbeth was also a part of the Special Olympics Buddy Club, JROTC, and Helping Hands. She hopes to attend Catawba Valley Community College to pursue nursing! Congratulations on all of your hard work Arisbeth. We are so excited to see what you achieve in the future!
TRIO Talent Search is currently seeking temporary staff to serve as chaperones for their summer enrichment programs! Transportation, housing (for the residential positions), and meals will be provided each day. If you're over 18 years old and have prior experience working with youth, these summer job opportunities are for you! Application link in bio!
As the school year ends, we will be highlighting some of our graduating Juntos Seniors! Our first senior is Samy from our Sampson County Juntos Club! He has been in Juntos for 2 years and loves all of the volunteer experiences he has had in the program. Samy will be attending UNCG in the fall and has been selected for the university's Guarantee Scholars Program! This program will provide him with financial aid, community learning experiences, and mentorship. Congratulations Samy; we are so proud of you!
If you're a college graduate looking for an opportunity to give back to the community, apply today to work with us as our AmeriCorps VISTA! This year-long position starts in July here at NC State University. Application link in bio!
#tbt to when we attended the Hispanic Educational Summit on March 25! Our work-study students were able to answer questions about their college experience and give students advice.
Great news Juntos students!! The deadline for Summer Academy Applications has been extended to this FRIDAY (5/6) at 11:59pm. If you haven't had a chance to submit your application, now is the time!
Swipe left to take a trip down memory lane at previous Summer Academies.
Applications for the 2022 Juntos In-Person Summer Academy are due TOMORROW, April 29th at 11:59 PM!! Juntos students, reach out to your coordinators on how to apply.
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Join us tomorrow night for our Virtual Statewide Family Night for a chance to connect with Juntos families across North Carolina!
Nothing is better than getting to spend time with your Juntos familia, and, for the first time in 2 years, you are able to do that in-person this summer!! There are only 10 days left to apply for Juntos Summer Academy, don't miss out on a wonderful opportunity.
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We're flashing back to when Bladen County Juntos toured NC State’s campus with the help of a few Juntos work-study students!
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Are you a rising high school sophomore, junior or senior? If so, you have a chance to attend a two-week summer program at Appalachian State University! Swipe left to read about the program and use the link in bio to apply!!
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Student applications for the Juntos Summer Academy have now opened! This is a weeklong opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the college experience, learn about different careers and skills, and connect with their peers. Applications will close on April 29 at 11:59pm and will be viewed on a Rolling Admission basis so apply as soon as possible!! Apply using the link in bio!
This past week, 8th grade students from Bladen County facilitated a STEM activity for 5th graders using leadership and STEM skills they learned through activities with Goodnight Scholars!
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Congratulations to Catawba County for winning our 4-H Club Social Media Challenge! We loved seeing your stories about Juntos. You all will get to choose between a pizza or ice cream party - courtesy of the NC State Juntos team!
Watch this quick introduction to Juntos on YouTube
Listen to the
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Check out our series of short theme videos from the 2020 National Juntos Convening. We personally love the short presentations from all the states as they share their Juntos 4-H vision.
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