Posts For Tag: "youth"
Success Story: Zion Ellis
This Way Ahead Intern Zion Ellis always wanted to work in retail, so when his high school guidance counselor told him about the This Way Ahead program, he knew it…
Read MoreOpportunity ATL Hosts Job and Resource Event at Goodwill
Event Designed to Connect Youth to Employment DECATUR, Ga. – Atlanta has more than 34,000 youth who are currently not in school nor employed. Frequently referred to as “opportunity youth,” these…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Katie Crunkleton
Meet Katie: From Anxious to Confident Stephen Hawking once said, “Quiet people have the loudest minds.” For Katie Crunkleton, Hawking’s quote speaks volumes of truth. “Quiet people are deep and…
Read MoreThe Winning Goal for Atlanta’s Youth
At Soccer in the Streets, it’s about more than just the game. The fundamentals of the sport are important, but so are the building blocks of the player. Pairing the…
Read MoreGoodwill Spotlights: Märchen Sagen Academy
Atlanta’s School of Rock The Märchen Sagen Academy offers professional-led training for kids in everything from stop-motion animation to voice over work. Led by Executive Director Couleen LaGon, a video…
Read MoreLeadership Tip from Usher’s New Look Alumna Kamera Cobb
Usher’s New Look alumna Kamera Cobb learned a thing or two from going through the four-year program. One of the many leadership tips she picked up while participating with the…
Read MoreSpring Spotlight: Youth Employment
We’re hoping to put a spring in the step of youth ages 16 to 24 looking for their first job or a new one. Here’s a look at youth-focused job…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Rosita Aranad
Meet Rosita Rosita Aranad faced challenges assimilating into a new culture after immigrating to the U.S. The single mother of two had to overcome language barriers, learn new customs and…
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