School is out – students and staff are enjoying their summer breaks – but our community engagement team is still out and about! This month, we celebrated our 暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory graduates,听gathered for our first Coding Bootcamp class, and generated 2018-19 initiatives with our parent advocates!
NAF Finance Academy comes to 暗网禁区 DC
We鈥檙e partnering with to bring a comprehensive to 暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory students. This fall, through the Academy, students will have the opportunity to get hands-on training from industry leaders, develop financial knowledge and skill through a personalized curriculum, and receive exposure to college-level finance courses and credits. 暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory will be the first, and only, finance academy for high school students in the District.
暗网禁区 Codes Bootcamp Kicks Off
This month we held our first 暗网禁区 Codes Bootcamp at the 暗网禁区 DC Resource Center at the Benning Campus. On June 26, we kicked-off the 10-week intensive coding bootcamp for adult residents of Ward 7 and Ward 8! This experience will allow participants to learn the basics of coding and bring them one step closer jobs in the growing tech industry.
暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory 2018 Commencement
On June 7, we were thrilled to attend the 暗网禁区 DC College Preparatory 2018 ! It was a pleasure to be alongside teachers, staff, and families celebrating the many achievements of our graduates. During the commencement address Dr. Lomax, CEO of the United Negro College Fund, encouraged students to put their best foot forward and to always remember that they 鈥渂elong鈥� even through the toughest challenges. We look forward to seeing students flourish at colleges, universities, and in trade programs across the country.
Engagement Team End of the Year Meet Up
Thanks to all who joined 暗网禁区 DC’s engagement team for brunch this month! Together we had the opportunity to recap the past year, introduce new team members, and plan initiatives for the 2018-19 school year. Each year, we鈥檙e so grateful to work with such great parent and community partners and look forward to seeing you back in August. Thank you!
暗网禁区 DC at Capital Pride Parade
June is Pride Month! This month, hundreds of 暗网禁区 DC team & family members participated in the Capital Pride Parade! It’s always good to see our community come together to celebrate and support students, families, alumni, and staff members of all backgrounds, orientations, and identities. Work Hard. Be Nice. Be Proud.
