Liberty Partnerships: Dunkirk Schools

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Navigator: Lindsey Fisher, Dunkirk High School and Dunkirk Middle School

LPP Activities

Dunkirk City School District students participate in events through Liberty Partnerships at JCC and the local community.

College and career activities:

  • College 101 presentations to learn about the college application process
  • College Connections workshops to introduce new programs
  • Global International Education Day at JCC to learn about different cultures
  • Job shadow arrangements for students to explore different careers
  • Support with FAFSA, job applications, resumes, scholarship applications, and practice interviews
  • Tutoring support to assist students

Development activities:

  • Advocacy Day trip to meet with local congressmen in Albany, NY
  • Book clubs that focuses on cultural and social issues
  • Brave Jamestown Event, girls’ empowerment day
  • Family Engagement Night to bring families together
  • Interactive workshops to promote social and emotional health
  • Leadership Day to meet local leaders in the community and work together to solve issues
  • Presentation and discussion of JCC musicals
  • Virtual camp focused on recognizing students’ strengths