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• 7 of our Best Volunteer Programs for 2022

  Posted by the wccblogger | November 10, 2021

  Did you know that our programs were able to operate safely and successfully this past summer? This means that teens were once again given the opportunity to feel empowered to make a difference while participating in meaningful community service projects in Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica, California, Maine and the Florida Keys.  Now looking forward to […]

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• New Stock Market Summer Program for Teens in NYC

  Posted by marketing-team | March 10, 2021

  Can you imagine the value of starting to invest in the stock market while still in high school? A new collaboration between The New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) and Westcoast Connection will prepare high school students to do just that with the Wall Street Stock Market & Investment Experience. This unparalleled financial educational experience […]

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• Why Being a Program Leader Could be the Best Summer Job You’ll Ever Have

  Posted by the wccblogger | February 11, 2020

  Have you ever had a summer job that you looked forward to all year? How about one where you were paid to travel? As a leader on our summer programs for teens, you’ll get to experience one of the most rewarding jobs of your life. “Being a Trip Leader is one of the most fulfilling […]

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• 7 of our Best Volunteer Abroad Programs for 2020

  Posted by the wccblogger | February 7, 2020

  Participating in a volunteer abroad program is an immensely valuable way for any teen to spend their summer. Combining the transformative experience of volunteering with the incredible benefits of travel? Now that’s something you’ll remember forever. Global volunteer programs give you the opportunity to broaden your perspectives at a critical point in your personal development. […]

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