Overview

After more than 15 years of leading our Civics and Citizenship programs at the high school level, we were excited to translate it for a younger audience! Our pilot middle school program took place during the 2021-22 school year in Baltimore County, and we are planning to expand the program to serve middle schoolers across the Washington-Baltimore area.

Civics and Citizenship Junior is a modified version of our flagship program, helping middle school immigrant youth engage with their new community and plan for their future in the United States. The curriculum covers the same themes as Civics and Citizenship, but through the lens of personal growth and the development of life skills. Participants develop skills and attitudes that will serve them throughout their lives.

Over the course of the school year, C &C Junior hosts sessions covering three key areas: civic engagement, career awareness, and high school preparedness, with an all-encompassing vision of building confidence and a go-getter attitude. The program is taught bilingually in English and Spanish to ensure that youth fully grasp the information being shared and feel capable of asking and answering questions. Surrounded by a community of immigrant peers, students build self-awareness and confidence, empowering them to reach their full potential.