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July 12, 2022

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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 14 UCW JULY 13 - 19, 2022 EVENT Cumberland County hosts Back-to-School Launch Party for former students by DR. SHANESSA FENNER Knowledge is power, and the United Negro College Fund said it best: "A mind is a terrible thing to waste." Education is learning what you didn't know that you didn't know, and becoming a lifelong learner striving to become the best version of oneself is imperative. Cumberland County Schools cur- rently have 470 students who dropped out of school, and that is why they are presenting their Back-to-School Launch Party ursday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Alger B. Wilkins High School. "e purpose of our Back-to-School Launch Party is to reengage students who have gotten out of school for vari- ous reasons such as lack of engage- ment, being unmotivated, having to work during COVID-19, experiencing a sickness, missed a lot of days of school and more," explained Candice Revels, a school social worker for the Office of Indian Education with Cumberland County Schools. "And this was a part of that lack of engagement, and they just felt like they were overwhelmed, so we really want to reengage them and give them the best option for their circumstances now." e event will discuss the options for students returning to school, if a student qualifies to attend the online academy and what kinds of commu- nity resources the student may need. "ere will be tables set up so that students can rotate and receive the in- formation that they need," said Revels. "For example, Miller-Motte College will be there to assist with information on how to obtain your truck driver certification." e party will feature a Speak On It Teen Health Awareness Fair. "ey will talk about some of those health aspects to include mental health awareness, safe sex practices, navi- gating life after COVID-19, self-care, financial literacy, resources and next steps," Revels said. "ey will also discuss what life after high school will look like for the individual." ere will be many future options presented to potential returning students. "e discussion will center around if the student wants to go into the workforce, join the military or attend a two-year or four-year college, Revels said. e event is free and open to the public. Organizers will have door prizes and swag bags will be given to each student who attends the event and reenrolls in school. Alger B. Wilkins High School is lo- cated at 1429 Skibo Road. Organizers of the Back-to-School Launch Party will engage with former students, offering information on options for returning to school or joining the workforce. (Photos of previous events courtesy Cumberland County Schools) DR. SHANESSA FENNER, Principal, WT Brown Elementary School. COM- MENTS? Editor@upandcomingweek- ly.com. 910-484-6200. REGISTER NOW! Gain Real Industry Skills for Real Jobs! www.faytechcc.edu/continuing-education – (910) 678-8494 FORKLIFT – OSHA FORKLIFT OPERATOR – 24 HOURS HAZMAT – NEW! MONTACARGAS – OPERADOR DE MONTACARGAS EN ENSPANOL-BASADO EN LA NORMATIVE DE OSHA – 24 HOURS OSHA 10-HOUR CONSTRUCTION SAFETY COURSE OSHA 10-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY COURSE OSHA 30-HOUR GENERAL INDUSTRY COURSE WELDING – GTAW (GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING) – TIG, PART I WELDING – INDUSTRIAL WELDING TECHNOLOGY YELLOW BELT/LEAN SIX SIGMA Thank you for allowing us to serve your educational needs!

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