OUR WORK | VOICEWORKS NJ

Debate students and board members with elected representatives at a civic engagement opportunity (Spring 2025).

OUR WORK & impact

Currently serving students of Asbury Park High School in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND & BOOSTER PROGRAM

Students and debate coaches celebrating after a debate tournament.

Founded originally to support the Asbury Park High School with tournament fees, travel costs, material needs, in addition to scholarships for graduating debaters in order to strengthen students' college and career pathways through sustained academic and leadership development.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Students and board members looking up at the NJ state capitol dome.

Expanded to fund experiential learning opportunities that allow students to apply critical thinking, public speaking, and policy analysis skills to practice through trips to the state capitol and district offices, city hall and board meetings, and other public forums, where they engage directly with elected representatives.

COLLEGE & CAREER EXPOSUREs

Students and debate coaches receiving a Certificate of Recognition from the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders.

Through hands-on trips, guided tours, and classroom visits from industry professionals in government, policy, advocacy, and nonprofit spaces, students are exposed to real-world college and career pathways, equipping them to lead, influence decisions, and create impact in their communities and beyond.

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Center for Student Voice & Civic Impact

OUR WORK & impact