
Many young people face extraordinary obstacles in pursuit of their aspirations. The Next Generation Center (NGC) is designed to help youth meet those challenges and map out a route to success and stability.
NGC's mission is to identify and attract young people who are in or aging out of foster care, or who have been arrested or are unhoused. These experiences often make it difficult for adolescents to graduate high school or find employment. The Next Generation staff meets with each individual to help them define and achieve their goals.
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Next Generation Center is more a community than it is a building or a collection of programs. Many youths who come to NGC have shared experiences of challenging upbringings, and they appreciate having a safe environment to deal with them. Creating this environment makes it more effective for introducing these young people to new ideas and challenging them to meet goals.
As staff get to know participants, they are able to guide them into the right programs, which include:
- High school equivalency degree programs
- Internships and job readiness
- Visual, creative, and multimedia arts activities
- Legal counseling
- Housing assistance
Next Generation Center is the secondary home that so many young people need during their challenging adolescent years. It’s a place where plans take shape and change happens.
Contact Information
718.589.4441
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