Beyond the Margins sets to improve education disparities within different marginalized communities.
We do this by having career-oriented resources that listen to student need and voice.
04/08/2020
Activity 3/3 revealed! During these troubling times it is extremely important to know how to budget. Join us as we talk all things Money 101. Made for students who love and want to work on cool projects. 📈📐✏️
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04/08/2020
Activity 2/3 revealed! Calling all young chefs! Join us as we prepare a delicious meal and talk about what it takes to become a chef this day and age. 👩🏽🍳🧑🏿🍳
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04/08/2020
Activity 1/3 Revealed! Bookworms or future authors come join us as we discuss some popular middle school books and talk about what it takes to be an author. 📚🤓 RSVP: tinyurl.com/e-activity •
04/07/2020
BTM is happy to announce that we will be hosting FREE virtual classes to help students continue to stay engaged in these troubling times. A schedule will be released in the upcoming days and we look forward to helping student across the city! 🌟
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Our new career quiz is live! 🤓
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Go to beyondthemargins.nyc and take our short assessment today 📝
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Upon completion, make sure you make an account and subscribe to the planet thread that you were placed in❗️
Which planet are you? 😉🚀
12/02/2019
Our Career Discovery Day was a success! 🌟
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Over 20+ students, 3 esteemed guest speakers and a connection that we hope will remain timeless. We want to thank all of our supporters for helping us provide our services to our students. Keep a look out for what we have in store soon! 🤩
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11/15/2019
Introducing our Humanities Guest Speaker—Javier Garcia! 🚀
Javier Garcia is an award-winning advertising executive, educator and entrepreneur. He possesses over a decade of experience studying, working in, and judging competitions in integrated communications, branding and entrepreneurship.
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Javier served as an integrated communications consultant for major brands like Marriott & Comcast
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In his spare time, Javier is an accomplished ultramarathon runner, follower of all things technological and nerdy, and an advocate for active living and sustainability.
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We are excited to have you, Javier!
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Our event is in less than two weeks. Sign up is still open. We hope to see some of you there 🤩
11/08/2019
RSVP 🥳
A day filled with mentoring, discovery and centering student voice. Made specifically with the needs of middle schoolers in mind!
tinyurl.com/careerdiscoveryday
11/08/2019
We are so incredibly excited to announce our guest speakers as the day of our Career Discovery Day 🚀 approaches.
Introducing our Arts Guest Speaker: Christine Shepard!
“Hi there!
My name is Christine Shepard and I am a performer from Columbus, OH. I moved to New York to study dance at Pace University in 2015 and haven't left since. I started my professional career sophomore year, performing on SNL and MTV. Junior year I made my Broadway debut in Head Over Heels and most recently I was in the Broadway cast of Mean Girls. I am currently recovering from a knee injury, but I continue to write poetry and short stories, sing, play the cello and style photoshoots.”
We are honored to have Christine and all the incredible guest speakers you will hear from soon. Stay tuned 😎
Link in bio to RSVP!
Website Development Intern
Beyond the Margins
Our Story:
Beyond the Margins is a not-for-profit startup that elevates education for marginalized students, allowing them to explore career options and their passions. Our online platform helps NYC middle schoolers navigate the academic resources and community events that already exist in their communities. We offer students personalized, career-oriented guidance so that they can prepare and plan for their futures. Beyond the Margins is the 2019 grand prize winner of the Zahn Innovation Center’s Social Impact Category. For more information please visit https://www.beyondthemargins.nyc/.
Position Summary:
We are looking for someone who has experience in early website development and also a team member who is passionate about education equity, especially in NYC.
Responsibilities May Include:
Weekly Meetings (either in person or on the phone)
Website maintenance until December 2019
Updates published on website including events, resources etc.
Sending out monthly newsletters
Updating survey questions periodically
Managing data from survey
Oversight on different online forums
Qualifications and Skills:
Major in computer science or computing is preferred but not required
Proficient in HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript
Proficient in Excel data collection
Hours:
Average of 8-10 hours each week.
Compensation:
$1,000 stipend upon completion of 4 months. Includes access to our networks along with professional development brought by the Zahn Innovation Center at CCNY.
To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] with subject line Website Development Intern Application
06/01/2019
Happy Pride Month! 🚀💜🧡 At BTM we believe ALL students should have access to identity education. This beautiful repost is from where they brilliantly explain the plot of this story. Inclusive education is essential for students to feel recognized, heard and comfortable. Expand your library today! • 💚
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06/01/2019
We shared our 1st Newsletter! Make sure you invite your friends and family to subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of our website (LINK IN BIO). We have updates, cool events and a fun meme of the week 😎
www.beyondthemargins.nyc