Previous Projects
Vision Ed, Inc
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Round 7
Alfred E Smith CTE High School, PS1X The Courtlandt School, PS156 Waverly School for the Arts, & IS192
(2017-2022)
In 2017 VEI expanded our reach and our partnerships to serve 4 schools under round 7 of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant with the Pathways Project. The Pathways Project design incorporated additional vendor partners and their expertise to provide a diverse set of programs in youth development, academic enrichment, career and college readiness, and parent/community events to students in elementary through high school and their families.
21st Century Community Learning Centers
Round 6
Alfred E Smith Career and Technical Education High School (2013-2017)
In 2013, VEI was awarded the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant. Through 21st CCLC we are the lead provider of a program we titled CARS, or Career and Academic Readiness Services, in collaboration with our partners at NYC-based CBO, Creative Connections.
Through a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), VEMNY and partner organizations Sustainable South Bronx, New York University’s Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP), and The Bronx Guild High School designed and implemented GreenFab.  Students in the program learned and applied STEM concepts through hands-on, project-based learning activities in mechanical and electrical engineering, 3D modeling, computer programming, sustainable design practice, and community advocacy.
SoBRO TEC (2005-2008)
In 2006, VEI received funding through the NYSED-administered 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant, in partnership with the nonprofit organization SOBRO, to to provide after school programs for 150 youth, ages 14-19, enrolled in Morris High School Campus and Evander Childs High School Campus. Programs included Electronic Music, Web Design, Robotics, Video Production, and Blogging.