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A Security Guard, a Flyer, and a Second Chance
July 10, 2017
Esperanzita Castillo, 20, dropped out of school when she was in the sixth grade. By September of 2015, she was out of school, out of work, and seemingly out of options. And then, a security guard at a local career service center handed her a flyer for a program that would change her life.
Type: News
TAG: Career Pathways
promises: Caring Adults, Effective Education, Opportunities to Help Others
campaigns & initiatives: Youth Opportunity Fund, GradNation Campaign
In Los Angeles, Environmental Challenges Meet Economic Opportunity for Young People
January 10, 2017
LA Conservation Corps provides 18- to 24-year-olds with job skills training, education, and work experience in environmental conservation and service projects. This story is part of a series on the innovative ways that 2016 Youth Opportunity Fund community partnersare placing low-income young adults on a path toward career success.
Type: News
TAG: College and Career Readiness
promises: Opportunities to Help Others, Effective Education, Caring Adults
campaigns & initiatives: Youth Opportunity Fund, GradNation Campaign