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Volunteer Spotlight: Jeff Landry

Volunteer Spotlight: Jeff Landry

Breakthrough New York pairs volunteers with college students to serve as coaches through an academic year, mentoring them towards their academic and personal goals. Jeff Landry has been a Breakthrough New York volunteer since 2022. He is a graduate of Villanova...
How I Applied to High School: An Interview with Daman and Jeremy

How I Applied to High School: An Interview with Daman and Jeremy

Every fall, Breakthrough New York 8th graders complete a high school options curriculum. This curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various types of high schools and create a plan for applying to their schools of choice. Daman and Jeremy are 8th graders...
A Look at High School Options: An Interview with Wenbo Jiao

A Look at High School Options: An Interview with Wenbo Jiao

Breakthrough New York 8th graders complete a rigorous high school options curriculum that teaches them about different types of schools and helps them apply. Wenbo Jiao is a Breakthrough seasonal staff member who has served in a variety of different positions,...
An Interview with Alum Andrew Jyan

An Interview with Alum Andrew Jyan

Share your alumni story at [email protected]! Andrew Jyan (Stony Brook University, Class of 2008) graduated from Breakthrough New York when it only served students through middle school. Although he attended for just two years, he recounts fond memories and the impact...
Which volunteer opportunity is right for you?

Which volunteer opportunity is right for you?

Breakthrough New York offers both one-day and long-term volunteer opportunities for anyone to get involved in our community. Volunteering is a great chance to make a direct impact on someone in your community. It is also one way you can support your local nonprofit....
Should you start an internship in high school?

Should you start an internship in high school?

Janely (Class of 2027) is a Breakthrough New York high school senior and a summer program assistant. She talks about what she has learned during this internship and gives advice to other high school students. What are your responsibilities as program assistant? As...
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