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BreakThru Magazine: WXXI American Grad Champions

BreakThru Editor in Chief, Juanita Washington, discusses starting her own magazine.

Aired 04/13/2016 | Rating NR

WXXI Education

BreakThru Magazine: WXXI American Grad Champions

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BreakThru Editor in Chief, Juanita Washington, discusses starting her own magazine.

BreakThru Editor in Chief, Juanita Washington, discusses starting her own magazine.

Aired 04/13/2016 | Rating NR

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Oliver Sacks' work had a very positive impact in her career choice to become a neurologist (1m 58s)

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BreakThru Magazine: WXXI American Grad Champions

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BreakThru Editor in Chief, Juanita Washington, discusses starting her own magazine. (5m 56s)

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Higher Ed Career as Chancellor: WXXI American Grad Champions

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GATEWAYS2CHANGE: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Rochester City Scholars: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Rochester City graduates admitted as RIT freshmen can qualify for free tuition. (3m 1s)

Alternatives To Suspension: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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WE R 3C Program: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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WE R 3C builds good character and student role models to develop better school culture. (2m 18s)

Community College Advantages: WXXI American Grad Champions

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Monroe CC staff share the benefits and affordability of going to a community college. (5m 42s)

Pursuing a Medical Career: WXXI American Grad Champions

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Cardiologist Jason Pacos advises on how to pursue a medical career. (4m 4s)

Elliot Williams: Stanford Grad: WXXI American Grad Champions

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Stanford graduate Elliot Williams, tells us about his path and how to succeed in college. (6m 31s)

Susan Gunther: WXXI American Graduate Champion

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Dir. Susan Gunther provides support to RCSD youth in MCC’s Liberty Partnerships Program (2m 27s)

Melea Jones Path To College: WXXI American Grad Champions

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Melea Jones, a Nazareth College freshman tells about her path to college and career goals. (8m)

ULR’s YouthBuild: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Prepares youth for construction careers and inspires some to pursue college or training. (2m 38s)

Soccer Girls Rule: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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University of Rochester students run kids soccer clinics emphasizing education & health. (2m 22s)

How to Pay for College: WXXI American Grad Champions

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Tom Racculia, from St. John Fisher College, gives some tips on how to pay for college. (6m 47s)

WetCheat CEO: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Phoenix Haberdashery CEO: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Meet Young Entrepreneurs Academy graduate Riley Benner, the CEO of Phoenix Haberdashery. (5m 47s)

FreshFixx CEO: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Meet Young Entrepreneurs Academy graduate Taylor Quinton, the CEO of FreshFixx. (5m 22s)

Lighting Essentials CEO: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Meet Young Entrepreneurs Academy graduate Venita D'Angelo, the CEO of Lighting Essentials. (3m 28s)

Sprouting Paper CEO: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Meet Young Entrepreneurs Academy graduate James Bourtis, the CEO of Sprouting Paper (5m 4s)

HVAC Careers Program: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Engineering & Metal Fabrication Jobs: WXXI Amer. Grad Champs

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Electrical Careers Program: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career & Technical Education Center Electrical Careers Program (3m 30s)

Automotive Technology Program: WXXI Amer. Grad Champions

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Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career & Technical Education Center Automotive Technology Program (5m 12s)

Certified Nurse Assisting Program: WXXI Amer. Grad Champions

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Young Entrepreneurs Academy: WXXI Amer. Grad Champions

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The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) teaches youth the skills to launch a business. (4m 26s)

BOCES Career Exploration: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Career & Technical Education Center Career Exploration Programs (5m 49s)

Change Agents: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Jeremiah & Joshua West teach kids skills to make a positive change in their world. (5m 42s)

Maplewood Library: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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The Maplewood Library provides family-friendly literacy services to their neighborhood. (5m 30s)

HWHotline Special Olympics: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Special Olympics ice skating, basketball & floor hockey teams emphasize inclusion. (5m 53s)

HWHotline Firefighter Explorers: WXXI American Grad Champion

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Explorers provides students to a chance to be career ready by exploring jobs. (5m 50s)

Dr. Walter Cooper: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Dr. Walter Cooper mentors all students at Cooper Academy & is an educational advocate. (6m 33s)

Tyrese Bryant & Hillside: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Tyrese Bryant on his college & career readiness with Hillside Work Scholarship Connection. (5m 50s)

Anthony Presha & Hillside: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Anthony Presha on how Hillside Work Scholarship Connection helps him stay in school. (5m 51s)

Homework Hotline Teachers: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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Teacher hosts & staff provide NYS students with live academic help to be successful. (5m 53s)

RCSD UPK Program: WXXI American Graduate Champions

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RCSD Universal Pre-K is a high quality program to prepare children for success (5m 50s)

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