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CFL on their Summer Program 2025 | NJCDC's The Loft

In this episode, we sit down with Compete for Life to talk about their summer program, including what the day-to-day will look like inside the program, fun trips every week, and more!

NJ State Fire Marshal Richard Mikutsky & Paterson Fire Chief Alex Alicea | NJCDC's The Loft

On this episode, we sit down with NJ State Fire Marshal Richard Mikutsky and Paterson's Fire Chief Alex Alicea to explore firefighting careers, community safety, and ways to encourage diversity in the fire service. Learn firsthand how these leaders are making a difference in New Jersey's communities.

NHC sobre los Talleres de Mini Grant 2025 | NJCDC's The Loft en Español

En este episodio, damos la bienvenida nuevamente al NHC al podcast para presentar a algunos de los nuevos integrantes del equipo, así como para conocer esta nueva ronda de talleres de Mini Grant.

NHC on the Mini Grant Workshops 2025 | NJCDC's The Loft

In this episode, we welcome the NHC back to the podcast to introduce some of the new members on the team, as well as learning about this new round of Mini Grant workshops.

JFK Valedictorian Elianny Polanco | NJCDC's The Loft

In this episode, we sit down with Elianny Polanco, valedictorian of JFK High School, dual enrollment student at PCCC, and future neuroscience major. Elianny shares how she earned her associate’s degree before graduating high school, her experience in dual enrollment, and tips on time management, getting involved, and preparing for college life.

NJ4S on Navigating the Digital World | NJCDC's The Loft

On this episode, we welcome back the NJ4S program to the podcast! This time, we discuss how this new age of the internet, and how unsupervised internet time affects our youth.
For more details about NJ4S, check out: https://linktr.ee/nj4s_passaic

CFL on Surviving High School 101 | NJCDC's The Loft

In this episode, we sit down with a JFK senior and Compete for Life participant, Imahni Meyeres, to talk about her overall experience in high school, as well as share some advice for her underclassman.

Mahbuba Uddin on the Summer Arts Program 2025 | NJCDC's The Loft

Today we sit down with Mahbuba Uddin, NJCDC Program Associate & Arts Program Director, to once again talk about the Summer Arts program, along with their upcoming Arts showcase event.
Sign Up Link for the Summer Program w/ all the information: https://forms.gle/yQeDNKC3YH6eBwQv9
Mabuba Uddin's email: muddin@njcdc.org