THE JUNIOR FRONTIERS OF THE MOHAWK VALLEY PROVIDES VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR. THESE PROGRAMS ADDRESS MANY OF THE ISSUES FACING CHILDREN OF COLOR IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING SERVICES THAT HELP WITH ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, AND SELF ESTEEM. THESE PROGRAMS UTILIZE SPECIAL PROJECTS, TRIPS, SPEAKERS, EVENTS, AND TOURS TO EXPOSE CHILDREN TO MANY OF THE POSSIBILITES THAT EXIST FOR THEIR FUTURE. THIS PROGRAM HAS GROWN FROM ASSISTING 8 STUDENTS TO OVER 160 STUDENTS PER YEAR.