Press Releases

In collaboration with Reebok, Nautica, Vince Camuto, and VampCares, the AAA Program empowers students through rewards for attendance, academic excellence, and athletic engagement, while fostering mentorship and community support. (Bronx, NY) – February 6, 2025 – The I WILL GRADUATE Youth Development Program, in collaboration with Reebok, Nautica, Vince Camuto, and VampCares, successfully launched the Attendance, Academic & Athletic Incentive Program (AAA) at Bronx Collegiate

This program brings together Reebok, Nautica and Vince Camuto’s global influence, VampCares’ deep community roots, and I WILL GRADUATE’s expertise in youth development. (New York, NY) – January 27, 2025 – I WILL GRADUATE Youth Development Program today announces the Attendance, Academic & Athletic Incentive Program (AAA). This initiative aims to empower New York City’s youth by rewarding excellence in school attendance, academic performance, and athletic engagement. This pa

(Brooklyn, NY) — October 27th, 2024 — Get ready for a show-stopping celebration that will ignite the dreams and ambitions of students across New York City! The I WILL GRADUATE Youth Development Program is proud to present the I WILL GRADUATE DAY AWARDS 2024, Celebration of Education, an unparalleled event dedicated to inspiring greatness through education. Taking place at the iconic King’s Theatre in Brooklyn on October 29, 2024, this year’s awards ceremony will spotlight the

(Brooklyn, NY) — September 12th, 2024 — For over 2 decades, the I WILL GRADUATE Youth Development Program has empowered youth across New York City to reaffirm their commitment to education. The group's annual Pledge Day serves as the kick off to the I WILL GRADUATE program initiative season, through a pledge that emphasizes hard work, smart decision-making, and accountability to a high standard of excellence. To date, over 155,000 have taken the pledge, each one reinforcing t