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| New Jersey Commission on Higher Education | ||
| | College for Teens |
| | (Union County College) |
| | Program began: 2000 - Students enrolled: 100 - Sponsored by: Union County College and County of Union |
| Contact Information: |
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Ms. Kimberly
S. Baltrop, MA Director of Youth Programs 1033 Springfield Ave. Cranford, NJ 07016 Phone: (908) 709-7600 Fax: (908) 709-7070 Email: College4Kids@ucc.edu |
| Program Description: |
| | The program, while adhering to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, gives students the chance to |
| | explore a variety of careers in science, computer science, technology, and business disciplines. Students will learn |
| | how each discipline can be applied to various career options. Students will be challenged to expand themselves |
| | academically and creatively while pursuing their individual interests. Essential skills such as applied learning, career |
| | building, leadership development, problem solving, independent thinking, and self-esteem enhancement will be |
| | explored through formal class work, lectures, laboratory and/or projects, and field trips to local industry. |
| Location of Program Services: |
| | College campus |
| Sources of students served by the program: |
| | Typical Grade Level(s) on Entry: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades |
| | School District: 19 public school districts |
| | County or City Served: Union County |
| | Region served: Northern NJ |
| Program Services (Academic): |
| | Computer |
| | Study |
| | Reading/Writing |
| | Math/Science |
| | Critical Thinking |
| | Grade - Attendance |
| | Project based instruction, leadership development, career planning and problem solving. |
| Program Services (Other): |
| | Social Skills |
| | Leadership |
| | Visits/Tours |
| | Awareness |
| | Career Counseling |
| | Personal Counseling |
| | Cultural Activities |
| Program Operation: |
| | Program Cycle (Summer or Academic): Both |
| | After School Hours On Weekends |
| Special populations targeted by the program: |
| | Low income |
| | Academic Performance - Mid |
| | High School Students |
| | ESL |
| | 78 |
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Jersey Commission on Higher Education, 1994-2004
20 West State Street, PO Box 542, Trenton, NJ 08625-0542 Telephone: 609-292-4310 Fax: 609-292-7225 Last Updated: September 10, 2004 |
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