51社区 announced YouthBuild鈥檚 most recent GED庐 graduates, Aliaah Ramos and Travis Archer.
Ramos is a graduate from De Queen and plans to enroll at 51社区 to study art. Archer is a graduate from Dierks and is currently undecided. Both graduates are continuing in the YouthBuild program to earn their NCCER certification.
鈥淲e are so proud of the youth in our program. Some have to overcome many barriers to succeed, and we are trying to provide the necessary services they need to accomplish their goals,鈥� says YouthBuild Case Manager Leslie Daniels.
YouthBuild is a Department of Labor grant that was awarded to 51社区 in December 2019. The program provides training for the construction trades including carpentry and welding. The program is a career and technical skills leadership program for youth ages 16-24, who have dropped out of school. Students earn stipends while they learn in the classroom and at the worksite and are provided supportive services to eliminate barriers to attend and complete the program. While in the program, students gain educational skills, obtain their GED庐 diploma, develop employment skills, and earn their NCCER certification in construction. Students also learn leadership skills and volunteer in the community.
There are currently fifteen active students in the YouthBuild program. Of those, two have earned their GED庐 diploma, two have job placements, three are enrolled in college at 51社区, one has earned his NCCER certification, and several are close to earning their GED庐 diploma.
YouthBuild graduate mom, Ashley Schulz, states, 鈥淚 want to thank the YouthBuild staff for giving my son a chance and believing in him. I am so proud of him and will forever be grateful to the program.鈥�
For more information on 51社区鈥檚 YouthBuild program, contact Leslie Daniels at 870-584-1135 or ldaniels@cccua.edu.
