U.S. Attorney Deirdre Daly to join Mayor Harp for graduation of Career Pathways Technology Collaborative High School
Unique After-School Training Program
Preparing New Haven Students for Technology Careers
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 (NEW HAVEN, CT) - US Attorney Deirdre Daly and Mayor Toni Harp will be joined by federal, state and local leaders, educators, families and friends to celebrate the work of New Haven students who are graduating from a unique after-school technology program operated by the Career Pathways Technology Collaborative at Eli Whitney Technical High School, 100 Fairview Ave, Hamden, on Thursday, June 1st, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
“These students spend an entire school year traveling after school to Eli Whitney Technical High School to receive hands-on training in the fields of plumbing, weatherization, manufacturing and culinary arts”, said Mayor Harp. “Some of these students are finishing their second year in the program – their extraordinary commitment, hard work and dedication deserve to be recognized and celebrated.”
The Office of the United States Attorney has supported Career Pathways since its inception. “Our Office has long committed to working with Connecticut communities to help create better opportunities for our youth, particularly youth that have faced and overcome real challenges. Career Pathways is an excellent example of a collaboration that supports our young people’s strengths and gives them the tools they need to be successful, “ said U.S. Attorney Daly. “There is much to celebrate here today. I am honored to be here to recognize and applaud these graduates for their hard work and tremendous success.”
The graduates will have an opportunity to speak about and present examples of their work, which will include desserts prepared by the culinary class for their families and other distinguished guests and supporters.
The Career Pathways Technology Collaborative is a public/private partnership developed and operated by The Justice Education Center, Inc., and is supported by the Department of Justice, City of New Haven and its YouthStat initiative, the Connecticut General Assembly, the New Haven Board of Education, and the Connecticut Business and Industry Association/CBIA Education Foundation.
“The Career Pathways Collaborative provides dedicated students the opportunity to match their aptitudes and interests to projected growth industries in Connecticut”, said State Representative Toni Walker. “I am grateful that we are able to work hand-in-hand with all of our partners to make these opportunities a reality for our youth”, she said.
For more information about the Career Pathways TECH Collaborative, contact Sherry Haller, Executive Director of The Justice Education Center, Inc., at 860-231-8180 or justiceeducation@aol.com.
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