VOICE WORKS NJ
Center for Student Voice & Civic Impact
About US
Originally founded as the Great Debaters Scholarship Fund in 2018, VOICE WORKS recently evolved in its mission from a simple scholarship fund and booster program for the Asbury Park High School Debate Team into a dynamic organization dedicated to increasing opportunities for students to put their debate skills to practice in government, policy, advocacy, and nonprofit spaces through civic engagement, community service, youth-led research, and college and career exposure experiences while still in school, in addition to still providing scholarships after they graduate.
Mission
VOICE WORKS NJ supports students on the Asbury Park High School debate team through its booster program and scholarship fund, while expanding access to civic engagement and college and career exposure across government, policy, advocacy, and nonprofit fields. Through debate education, experiential learning at public institutions, and direct engagement with elected officials and industry professionals, VOICE WORKS NJ equips students with the academic, leadership, and civic skills needed for success in college, careers, and community leadership.
Vision
VOICE WORKS NJ envisions a future where all students are given the tools and opportunities to become civic and community leaders, serving as elected officials at all levels and branches of government, taking leadership roles in their careers, and driving positive change in their communities.
Meet our executive board
From their beginnings as debate coaches to their leadership as nonprofit professionals, Kaitlin, Christine, and Michael share a deep commitment to sustaining and expanding opportunities for students.
