We are pleased and honored to be included with our friends and colleagues at the Latino Center of the Midlands and Urban League of Nebraska as recipients of a grant from the City of Omaha. This funding will allow us to work with more students to help them in their...
A new re-engagement guide (PDF), “Bringing Students Back to the Center: A Resource Guide for Implementing and Enhancing Re-Engagement Centers for Out-of-School Youth,” has been posted on the U.S. Department of Education website (PDF). The publication was funded by the...
A hearty CONGRATS to our students who graduated this past fall. Through hard work and perseverance, these students overcame various obstacles to earn their high school diplomas. We are so proud of you!
The D2 Center will be closed the following days for the holidays: Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25 Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1 Have a wonderful holiday!
The 2014 Reengagement Plus Convening was held in Portland, Oregon on December 10 and 11. The gathering of 250 people from 38 communities in 22 states included site visits to Portland’s Reconnection Center as well as a variety of alternative schools in the Portland...
The D2 Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!
D2 Center students, please join us for a tour of the Metropolitan Community College South Omaha and Applied Technology campuses on Thursday, November 6, 2014. Meet at the D2 Center at 8:00 AM. A continental breakfast and bus transportation to both campuses will be...
Our Resources page has been updated to list key D2 Center partners. The list includes several community providers in the Omaha Metro area, from Early Childhood Services Teen & Young Parent Program and Project Everlast to Goodwill Partnership for Youth and Youth...
Update 10/30/2015: Abraham no longer works at the D2 Center. Good luck with your endeavors, Abraham! Here's a Q & A with D2 Center staff member Abraham Gómez Meza. Abraham joined us in March as a Youth Academic Navigator (YAN). You can meet the rest of our staff...
Now that the school year has started, the D2 Center is once again offering ongoing elective credit classes and tutoring in math and reading for D2 Center students. We also offer career exploration and guidance through our Careers & Community Engagement program....
We're finalizing our fall tutoring and elective credit class schedules -- we'll share them at the end of August, ready to start tutoring and classes at the beginning of September. We normally offer math, reading, and career exploration throughout the school year on...
We're proud of our Summer 2014 graduates: Seth, Keya, Carmelita, and Dayton. Each of these students put in a lot of hard work to earn their high school diploma, overcoming various obstacles. Congratulations, and best of luck with your next steps!! We're here to help...
Welcome to our new website! Here you'll find everything you need to know about the D2 Center: How to apply, where we're located, and what we're all about. We also have a page of frequently asked questions. Take a look around and if you have any questions, please email...
Huge congratulations are in order for our twenty-one graduates this spring! These students successfully completed high school despite the many challenges in their lives. We are so proud of you. We knew you could do it! Adriana, Alicia, Angel, Angelique, Antonio,...
Executive Director Carolyn Miller visited the D2 Center on April 30 with daughter Margo and the latest addition to the D2 Center family, 8-week-old Meredith. The D2 Center staff enjoyed the visit and are looking forward to Carolyn’s return to work on May 12, 2014!
The D2 Center once again will provide our students the opportunity to take elective credit classes at the D2 Center this summer. One or two experienced and certified teachers provide individual student attention and great opportunities for learning and earning a...
There will be no classes or tutoring at the D2 Center March 10-14, 2014, due Omaha Public Schools spring break. Enjoy your time off!
Update 8/21/2015: Donte' no longer works at the D2 Center. Good luck with your endeavors, Donte'! Take a moment to get to know our newest employee, YAN Donte' Perry! Meet the rest of the D2 Center staff on the Meet the Staff page. What’s your role at the D2 Center? I...
D2 Center seniors and parents are invited to a free financial aid completion seminar led by Brad Brown from Education Quest. Where: D2 Center When: Friday, February 28th from 4-6:30 pm. If you're interested in post-secondary education/training, this is a great...
Update 2/28/2018: Crystal no longer works at the D2 Center. Good luck in your new endeavors, Crystal! What’s your role at the D2 Center? I am a Youth Academic Navigator. How long have you worked at the D2 Center? I joined the D2 Center on January 2, 2014. Tell me...
Update! Here are some photos from this event: D2 Center students and parents, please join us for a Trades Tour at Metropolitan Community College on Monday, February 24, from 5:15 - 8:30 PM. Meet at the D2 Center at 5:15, where a bus will pick you up and take you to...
During the school year, the D2 Center offers ongoing elective credit classes and tutoring in math and reading for D2 Center students. Our Careers & Community Engagement program also allows career exploration and guidance. These are great opportunities to receive...
In mid-December, D2 Center co-director Greg Emmel, YAN Alberto Gonzales, Jerry Bexten from The Sherwood Foundation and I attended the annual Dropout Re-engagement Network meeting, the "Re-engagement Plus Convening," in Los Angeles. This is the third such conference...
We're pleased to offer students the opportunity to help our community and earn hours toward a Careers & Community Engagement Program elective credit. The University of Nebraska-Omaha Office of Civic and Social Responsibility will facilitate their annual Martin...
*Update 1/06/2014: this event is postponed due to extreme cold weather. Stay tuned for a new date and time!* D2 Center students, please join us for a Trades Tour at Metropolitan Community College on Monday, January 6, from 12:15 - 3:30 PM. Meet at the D2 Center at...
D2 Center students, please join us on Friday, January 3, from 1-4 PM for a party to celebrate the new year, a new semester, and sadly to say goodbye to our YANs Cathy Curry and Patrick Taylor. Stop on by for food, drinks and fun! UPDATE 1/07/2014: This was a great...
A big congratulations to our most recent graduates! Jennifer, Dylan, Brenda, Alejandro, Amanda, Felicia, and Channing graduated this December, 2013. Graduates from earlier in the fall semester include Carlos, Travis, Ma, Refujia, Lilia, and D'An'Tre!!! Huge kudos to...
The D2 Center will be closed: -- Tuesday December 24 -- Wednesday December 25 -- Tuesday December 31 -- Wednesday January 1 ** There will be no tutoring or classes at the D2 Center from December 23 – January 3.** Have a safe and fun holiday and school...
D2 Center Youth Academic Navigator The D2 Center is seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a full-time Youth Academic Navigator (YAN). The individual selected will be responsible for working with high-risk, high school-age youth as well as...
The D2 Center will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!