Career Pathways in Media Communications
What is a Reporter / Journalist?
Covers news stories and interviews people on location.
What famous civil rights leader delivered the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Antonia Pantoja migrated to New York City from this vibrant Caribbean island territory.
Puerto Rico
SYEP stands for this citywide program, which is the nation’s largest youth employment initiative.
Summer Youth Employment Program
Which planet in our solar system is nicknamed the "Red Planet" due to iron oxide on its surface?
Mars
This core competency involves organizing your time effectively to ensure deadlines are met.
time management
What South African anti-apartheid revolutionary served as the country's first Black president after spending 27 years in prison?
Nelson Mandela.
Translated directly from Spanish to English, the organization's name means this forward-looking action verb.
To Aspire
To qualify specifically for the YY program, a participant must be within this exact age range.
14-15 years old
Answer: Solid, liquid, and gas.
What is a Content Creator / Influencer?
Creates videos and posts for platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
What imaginary line completely circles the globe, dividing it into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator.
ASPIRA was initially launched to combat an alarmingly high rate of this negative academic milestone among Puerto Rican youth in NYC.
high school dropout rate
This is the action you must take if you notice your paycheck or stipend is missing money for hours you completed.
contact your SYEP Provider supervisor immediately
Botanically speaking, what popular red backyard staple is actually the world's most widely consumed fruit?
The tomato.
What is an Event Emcee (MC)?
Hosts events, ceremonies, conferences, or community programs.
What is the smallest state by land area in the United States?
Rhode Island.
ASPIRA structures its mission around three core actions for youth: Awareness, Analysis, and this final, real-world execution step
Action
This is the name of the online scheduling system you use to view your assignment details and track program components.
Hats & Ladders
Which planet in our solar system is the largest?
Jupiter.
What is a News Anchor?
Delivers news on television or online broadcasts.
What does the abbreviation "WWW" stand for at the beginning of a website address?
World Wide Web.
Dr. Antonia Pantoja made history in 1996 as the first Puerto Rican woman to receive this highest American civilian honor.
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Instead of regular work, YY participants spend their hours working on these community-focused group assignments.
Project-Based Learning- PBL
What is the only food that never spoils?
Honey