Education
Location: New York, New York
Agency: Junior Achievement of New York
Mode of Transportation: Airplane
Service Projects
Are you ready to inspire a child? Join us as we bring "real world" experience into the classroom and show young students the importance of staying in school. We will help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.
Lead fun, hands-on activities with students that teach workforce readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Lesson plans and supply kits will be provided by JANY.
Impact
This year's team taught roughly 400 students on the topics of entrepreneurship, economics for success, global marketplace curriculum, and 7th & 8th grade classes. They also helped 12 students with business competition plans.
ASB Reflection
• Click here to download this year's ASB Speech written by Team Member David Pederson.
• Click here to view Education (NY) 2013 video.
ASB Trips for 2013
Affordable Housing
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Agency: Habitat for Humanity
Renovate and construct new homes for residents in downtown Jackson.
Animal Rescue
Location: Silver Springs, Florida
Agency: Peace River Refuge and Ranch
Learn more about Peace River Refuge's wild animals and help aid in their recovery.
Cultural Preservation
Location: Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma
Agency: Cherokee Nation
Work with community members and help revitalize Cherokee Nation's neighborhoods.
Early Childhood Education
Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
Agency: Community Collaborations, Inc.
Assist local centers in providing direct service and support to pre-school children.
Education
Location: New York, New York
Agency: Junior Achievement of New York
Lead hands-on activities that teach workforce readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.
Environmental Conservation
Location: Galveston, Texas
Agency: Galveston Bay Foundation
Serve those affected by manmade and natural disasters in Galveston.
Hunger and Homelessness
Location: Washington, D.C.
Agency: Various Agencies
Help make a difference in the lives of those affected by homelessness in the nation's capital.
Park Preservation
Location: Hulbert, Oklahoma
Agency: Oklahoma State Parks
Help Three Forks Nature Center staff restore the natural beauty of Sequoyah State Park.
Refugee and Immigration
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Agency: International Community School
Assist children refugees and families transition into the American culture and education system.
Social Services
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Agency: Various Agencies
Help the homeless, at-risk youth, and those affected by poverty in the San Antonio area.
