Barbour Co. Prevention Works Pathways helps area youth
The program is a 10-week initiative designed to empower young people through practical work experience and skill development. As part of the Bright Futures Barbour County Youth Prevention Coalition, the program has assembled a team consisting of five job coaches, 21 youth participants aged 15–18 and a program director, along with 12 business partners.
Senator Capito visits Braxton County Middle School for 'West Virginia Girls Rise Up' event
'Our goal is just to help people make a step into the world of work and responsibility. We all know that the sooner you learn how to show up for work and work well, life is better,' director of New Vision, Ruston Seaman said.
All of the current youth participants in the program were born during the height of the opioid crisis, which drug prevention experts stated has had a huge effect on Barbour County, both directly and indirectly.
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