As part of Catapult Learning?s Career Starters Program, which began in 2002 to help high school dropouts ages 16-21 continue their education, Passaic, NJ Mayor, Dr. Alex Blanco met with students over breakfast to offer encouragement and share his story. Passaic News Channel, NecioTV was on-site to film the meeting.
?This isn?t the first time Mayor Blanco has showed his support for the program and shared his story with the students,? said Ray Offenburger, Catapult?s Regional Director. ?He has developed close relationships with the staff and the students, and has attended several events including the graduation ceremony this past June.?
The Career Starters Program, which is funded by the Passaic Workforce Development Center program, graduated over 60 students this past June. It has an open enrollment policy and provides free educational services and workforce skills to young residents.
About Catapult Learning
Catapult Learning is the nation?s leading provider of small-group intervention, extended day, and summer learning programs. In addition, Catapult provides professional development, coaching, and growth modeling services to help build teacher effectiveness and leadership capacity. Today, Catapult?s network of 3,800 teachers and educational service providers deliver instructional and educational support programs in 1,500 public, non-public, and charter schools throughout the country.
About Passaic Workforce Develop Center
PWDV is proud to help our residents and our New Jersey?s economy thrive. We are committed to providing quality service and helping New Jersey?s skilled and productive workforce gain the right job so that they can help high quality employers compete successfully in the world marketplace.
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