BOCES’ Leading EDGE graduates look to the future
NORWICH – Approximately 20 people were on hand in the Eaton Center’s Serendipity Conference Room on Friday for the commencement ceremony of the DCMO BOCES’ Leading EDGE program’s 20th graduating class.
Speakers at the hour-long ceremony included Fire Chief Tracy Chawgo, 2011 graduates Barbara Palmer and Kevin Shackelton and Leading Edge instructor Matt Asma, who described the program – Education for Gainful Employment – as an intensive and holistic approach to job and life preparedness.
Offered six times per year and running five days a week for four weeks, the program focuses on resume and portfolio building, career exploration and improved reading, math and computer skills, reported Asma. It’s an interactive learning process that helps students gain self-confidence and learn the importance of teamwork as they transition back into the job market, he added.
In the coming year, Asma said the EDGE program will look to expand to a five-week format and offer certification training in CPR, automated external defibrillation, the Heimlich maneuver and other specialized training.
Chief Chawgo – as guest speaker – reminded graduates that it’s never too late to make positive life changes, no matter one’s background. In addition, Chawgo said the nine graduates should keep in mind that others will follow in their footsteps in the EDGE program, and this year’s graduating class’ experience would be vital to the success of future students.
“If you apply yourself, I have no doubt in my mind that you’ll succeed,” he added.
2011 Leading EDGE graduate Kevin Shackelton said he’d learned the importance of teamwork and applying himself, thanks to the program, and learning the proper way to prepare a professional resume and cover sheet had helped his confidence as he prepares to move forward.
Fellow graduate Barbara Palmer concurred and added that the entire EDGE program had been an extremely positive and rewarding experience.
“Now I have the tools and skills to help me on my way and this program made me realize that I do have goals and dreams,” stated Palmer. “Now I know that the sky is the limit.”
The Leading EDGE is a part of the DCMO BOCES Adult and Continuing Education program and – thanks to grant funding – is offered free of charge to participants. For more information contact Matt Asma at 337-3306 or visit www.dcmoboces.com.
Speakers at the hour-long ceremony included Fire Chief Tracy Chawgo, 2011 graduates Barbara Palmer and Kevin Shackelton and Leading Edge instructor Matt Asma, who described the program – Education for Gainful Employment – as an intensive and holistic approach to job and life preparedness.
Offered six times per year and running five days a week for four weeks, the program focuses on resume and portfolio building, career exploration and improved reading, math and computer skills, reported Asma. It’s an interactive learning process that helps students gain self-confidence and learn the importance of teamwork as they transition back into the job market, he added.
In the coming year, Asma said the EDGE program will look to expand to a five-week format and offer certification training in CPR, automated external defibrillation, the Heimlich maneuver and other specialized training.
Chief Chawgo – as guest speaker – reminded graduates that it’s never too late to make positive life changes, no matter one’s background. In addition, Chawgo said the nine graduates should keep in mind that others will follow in their footsteps in the EDGE program, and this year’s graduating class’ experience would be vital to the success of future students.
“If you apply yourself, I have no doubt in my mind that you’ll succeed,” he added.
2011 Leading EDGE graduate Kevin Shackelton said he’d learned the importance of teamwork and applying himself, thanks to the program, and learning the proper way to prepare a professional resume and cover sheet had helped his confidence as he prepares to move forward.
Fellow graduate Barbara Palmer concurred and added that the entire EDGE program had been an extremely positive and rewarding experience.
“Now I have the tools and skills to help me on my way and this program made me realize that I do have goals and dreams,” stated Palmer. “Now I know that the sky is the limit.”
The Leading EDGE is a part of the DCMO BOCES Adult and Continuing Education program and – thanks to grant funding – is offered free of charge to participants. For more information contact Matt Asma at 337-3306 or visit www.dcmoboces.com.
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