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July 2, 2007 -- Opening Doors To The Work-Force

The Regional Training Center continues to assist young people join the work-force. In a recent graduation, more than a dozen youth fulfilled the requirements needed to gain certification in one of two programs (Nurse’s Aide Training or Microsoft Office Specialist). With a heartfelt ceremony, many of the young people spoke about accomplishment, the need to continue growing, and their overwhelming gratitude to Covenant House. As the graduates, sitting with family and friends, eagerly waited to receive their certifications, Bruce J. Henry – Executive Director of Covenant House New York – spoke about a sense of accomplishment and a new beginning.

“Today is the beginning. Celebrate your accomplishments with your family and friends, knowing that you have accomplished your goals and are now ready to move forward” stated Bruce J. Henry. “I want to make sure that each of you know that Covenant House will always be here for you and to encourage you to stop by, not next week, but years from now and allow us to see your continued success. It is important to everyone, here at Covenant House that you are successful and always move forward in life.”

The ceremony, held at Covenant House’s Regional Training Center in Brooklyn, concluded with each graduate receiving their certification and the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings. After the ceremony, graduates, friends, and family shared lunch together and talked about the future. Lunch was catered by Covenant House’s own Ezekiel’s – one of the many certified training programs offered by the Regional Training Center.