The TC Futures 2023 Winter Graduation, held November 9, 2023, celebrated the accomplishments of all those who have earned their GED academic certification at the center since August 2023. TC Futures holds two graduation ceremonies a year to honor the hard work these young adults put into earning their GEDs and preparing for their futures. Since the start of the 2023-2024 school year, 30 youth have completed their GEDs at the center.
“Earning a high school equivalency (GED) is truly a starting point and the ticket that helps you earn entrance into another realm of opportunity,” says Melanie Olson, TC Futures Director.
TC Futures, run in partnership by Educational Service District 123 and the
Benton Franklin Workforce Development Council, provides a welcoming environment and resources for out-of-school youth and young adults (ages 16-24) seeking to finish their education and/or connect with employment opportunities. Last year, TC Futures served 509 out-of-school youth and young adults through the Open Doors GED completion program alone, with 82 having completed their GEDs over the 2022-2023 school year. In total, the center served more than 700 youth in completing an academic credential (GED), participating in paid internships and work readiness skill building, and engaging in employment.
For more information, please contact Melanie Olson, TC Futures Director, at 509.537.1706 or
[email protected].
