45th annual Youth Guidance luau to raise funds for local children in need LaKia Patterson, YG Group Leader and YG Students: Mariah'Ka, Genese, Naudiah, with Jenna Manfredi, YG Mentor Resource Manager Aloha! Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy will hold its 45th annual Tropical Night Luau Friday, Oct. 7th, at the Boulevard Village and Tennis [...]
Youth Guidance receives grant from Bank of America to support workforce development programs Twelve teenagers and young adults received their forklift certification as part of the Youth Guidance Pre-Apprenticeship Program. To strengthen our community in the Treasure Coast, Bank of America is helping address barriers to basic needs, workforce development, and education by [...]
Okeechobee County Economic Development Corporation completes Junior Leader Skills Camp Students toured the Okeechobee Livestock Market The Okeechobee Junior Leader Skills (summer) Camp was originally identified as a special project by the Corporation, as this aligns directly with several key directives within the policom study: to support our local school district in [...]
Piper Aircraft selects local high school graduates to join manufacturing team On May 5, 2022 Piper Aircraft hosted students from both the Vero Beach and Sebastian River High Schools for a tour and exploratory visit of the Piper Aircraft worldwide headquarters in Vero Beach, FL. Following the visit, Piper Aircraft coordinated interviews of several [...]
Hope Lives Foundation presents $10,000 check to Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy Pictured from left to right: Chris Robertson, Hope Lives Foundation Executive Director, Marilyn Wallach, Hope Lives Foundation Board Member, Phil Barnes, Youth Guidance Executive Director, Jim Freitas, Hope Lives Foundation Board Member, and Christann Hartley, Hope Lives Foundation Director of Finance. [...]
Indian River Community Foundation awards grant to Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy This donation will help Youth Guidance continue to develop innovative programs to help more children break the cycle of poverty and become contributing members to our local community! The Indian River County Community Foundation, President and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Pickering [...]
Credit: Sally Dillion, Idea Garden Advertising VERO BEACH — For a 7th year, a local group of talented kids have kicked off their nursing home tour, bringing smiles to the residents with holiday songs. The Mistletones are comprised of musical theatre students from Charter High School and kids from St. Helen School. On Dec. 13, [...]
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY- One of the special activities that Gifford Youth Achievement Center kids get to experience is spending time in nature thanks to the Indian River Land Trust and other eco-friendly organizations like the Environmental Learning Center. The children have a great time getting out of their regular routine by exploring the woods, learning [...]