This new mentoring program is guiding 12 seniors to vocational/trade training and job prospects. Each student is paired with a community advocate who will help the student navigate through senior year and subsequent training programs for solid job prospects. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for scholarship awards to cover the costs of their chosen training programs.
Partnership for Career Achievement
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