UST CENTRAL NEW JERSEY

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OUR MISSION:

To teach is to learn again. Our mission is to increase access to a range of exciting and educational experiences through peer-to-peer teaching. We aim to make meaningful connections and relationships with our community through our programs and service. We wish to foster an environment that allows our volunteers and community can grow. As a branch of UST, we hope to promote knowledge and cultural exchange in youths while empowering them! We are looking for student volunteers to join us in Central New Jersey. Join now.

Meet the Branch Leaders

  • Selin Daskiran

    Branch President

  • Jane Pulikkan

    Director of Operations

  • Jay Liu

    Director of Services & Events

Events ~

Events ~

Ongoing: UST Pediatric Cancer Fundraising

Columbus Farmers Market, 📍 Columbus, NJ

Join Central Jersey in participating in flexible fundraising events across the state in partnership with the Ashley Lauren Foundation. Together, we raise critical funds to support the Ashley Lauren Foundation, a major pioneer across the state of NJ for direct-assistance to children with cancer, as well as their families.

Individuals may gain firsthand experience in the operations of a busy market, from managing inventory and handling transactions to engaging with customers and adapting to real-time market demand. These events offer a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of retail and community-based fundraising while making a meaningful impact for children and families served by the Ashley Lauren Foundation.

Classes ~

Classes ~

Personal Finance Online Course

Join Moulika Deshmukh, a high school student with experience exploring various areas of finance, for a free weekly course designed to make financial literacy accessible, practical, and engaging. You will break down the fundamentals of finance and monetary management, from understanding how money works to learning the skills needed to make smarter financial decisions.

Whether you’re completely new to finance or simply looking to strengthen your understanding of money management, this course is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and build knowledge you can carry with you for years to come.

No prior experience required. Open to learners of all ages!

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Past Events

  • Children working on laptops at tables in a computer lab, with a teacher or staff member assisting at the back.

    CodeQuest Level Up

    Workshop Day 2

  • Flyer for CodeQuest Level Up, a coding program for ages 6-18, featuring dates in August, QR codes, and a cartoon person with a megaphone.

    CodeQuest Level Up

    Workshop Day 3

  • Computer code with syntax highlighting, including a print statement and a conditional statement to check for a letter in a string.

    CodeQuest Level Up

    Workshop Day 4

  • Python code for a guessing game where the user guesses a letter to match a secret word, with feedback on correctness.

    CodeQuest Level Up

    Workshop Day 5

 LEARN MORE AND CONTACT US

  • You can email the branch president at selin.daskiran@youthteaching.org or call / text 732-690-6818 !

  • Get involved by completing this short form to join UST CNJ. Additionally, you can join Ustart Teaching and can learn more here!

  • No! We understand that you may not be around for every event we host. We hope that you can join as many as you can, though. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

  • Join the branch and/or contact us!

  • Feel free to reach out to a branch director and they can provide you your cumulative hours!