Month: September 2022

The Learning Report – September 2022

Traditional high school was a challenge for Sophia G. because a chronic illness and need for surgery had her missing so many classes that she was falling behind. With a flexible schedule at Learn4Life, she could go at her own pace, and her teachers even made sure she got her assignments when she was home […]

Written by on September 23, 2022

Once Her Own Antagonist, Karina is Now Happy, Outgoing and Has a Bright Future

Karina B. struggled with some mental health issues that made going to a public school difficult. She was anxious around large groups and suffered from depression which exhausted her both emotionally and physically. “Learn4Life helped me finally face myself. Did I really want to spend my whole life going in circles? Or did I want […]

Written by on September 20, 2022

Teens Earn While They Learn with WIOA Programs

When students are given the opportunity to learn something they can apply in real life, they are more engaged in school and perform better academically – and why we integrate Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) partnerships into our learning model.  Students prepare for jobs by developing professional skills, land paid internships and earn high school […]

Written by on September 20, 2022

Sophia is Prepared for College – Both Academically and Emotionally

Traditional high school was a challenge for Sophia G. because a chronic illness and need for surgery had her missing so many classes that she was falling behind. With a flexible schedule at Learn4Life, she could go at her own pace, and her teachers even made sure she got her assignments when she was home […]

Written by on September 20, 2022

Teens Can Earn While They Learn Thanks to WIOA Programs in Their High Schools

Learn4Life student Aaliyah M. speaks to the public as a brand ambassador in a paid internship with WIOA program partner Access, Inc.   When students are given the opportunity to learn something they can apply in real life, they are more engaged in school and perform better academically[1]. This is one reason why Learn4Life, a […]

Written by on September 19, 2022

Four-Part Event: Trauma-Informed Learning Community (San Diego)

 DANA BROWN (PACES CONNECTION STAFF) 9/6/22 5:43 PM Committed planning team members met bi-weekly, beginning December 2, 2021, in preparation for the four-part Trauma-Informed Learning Community series which launched in San Diego, California, with Session #1 on May 20th. This series brought together seventy-five cross-sector service providers, agencies, and schools who work with teens, transitional-age youth, and […]

Written by on September 6, 2022