Children & Youth

Partnering for Educational Equity

NBT & NBEF Building Bridges to Success

New Brunswick Tomorrow is proud to partner with the New Brunswick Education Foundation (NBEF) to to support college and career readiness for New Brunswick youth. Through this collaboration, NBT sponsors workshops and mentorship programs for students in the AVID program at New Brunswick High School, helping them navigate the transition from high school to higher education. These initiatives include hands-on goal-setting sessions, college preparation workshops, and peer mentorship opportunities led by alumni of local schools. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to educational equity, youth empowerment, and community-driven progress.

Why This Partnership Matters

Education is a cornerstone of economic mobility and neighborhood revitalization. Through this partnership, NBT and NBEF are working together to ensure that New Brunswick students have the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive—in school and beyond.

What We’re Working On Together

  • Scholarship Support: Helping more New Brunswick students access higher education through targeted scholarship programs.
  • Youth Leadership Development: Creating pathways for young people to build skills, confidence, and civic engagement.
  • Family Engagement: Supporting families with tools and resources to advocate for their children’s education and future.
  • Community Collaboration: Aligning efforts with schools, nonprofits, and local leaders to strengthen the educational ecosystem.

A Shared Vision for New Brunswick’s Future

This partnership builds on NBT’s long-standing work in youth development and family empowerment, and NBEF’s deep commitment to educational advancement. Together, we’re investing in the next generation of leaders, innovators, and right here in New Brunswick.

For more information or to learn how you can support the New Brunswick Education Foundation (NBEF), visit their website.

OUR IMPACT

For 2016 – 2018

442

children & youth were enrolled

25+

community service hours were served by campers

91%

community service hours were served by campers

74%

daily attendance rate; compared to 65% nationally for similar camps

35%

of the campers were female; more than double the national average for co-ed soccer programs

50+

high school students were provided a paid position as junior counselors

20%

of attendees never played soccer before

92%

of all campers said they want to continue to play soccer

The cornerstone of this partnership is NBT’s annual sponsorship of ten college scholarships, totaling $12,000, awarded to AVID seniors, reinforcing NBT’s commitment to academic success and long-term empowerment for New Brunswick youth.

KEY ISSUES

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Young girls doing kicking drills

Young boys stretching and warming up

Two youth going for the ball

Working on their footwork and agility

A young boy practices scoring a goal

Passing the ball to a teammate

A young girl throws the ball in to start a play

Captain Mike Bobadilla with a camp attendee

Camp attendees and counselors

More camp attendees with their trainers and counselors

Focused on her work

Learning to make a penalty kick

All of the camp's attendees, counselors and trainers

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

Camp attendees preparing for soccer skills camp

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