By Zuriel Love
Battling Bulletin Student Writer
Eleven non-residential Delaware County students were honored at a ceremony on November 15th for completing the Community Management Services Career and Technical Education program here at Glen Mills that began in May. Students completed training in one of the following programs: Auto Shop, Golf Maintenance, Culinary Arts, and Carpentry. Additionally, students earned ServSafe and First Aid-CPR-AED certifications and underwent CareerScope assessment. They also had OSHA training. The young men hope to make the program a springboard to future success and in fact, eight of the graduates had already obtained employment at the time of the ceremony and another was unable to attend because he was on a job interview.
Rico Josephs, the Director of Admissions at the Glen Mills Schools, recognized the students.
“I congratulate you on your accomplishments and wish you nothing but success,” Josephs said.
Rich Kearney, the Glen Mills Community Management Supervisor, explained the program’s purpose.
“The program is about taking advantage of opportunities, which these young men have done,” Kearney said. “We hope that this has a great impact on their futures. It’s about the students and obtaining skills...That’s really what we’re all driving at.”
Danielle DiMatteo, the Director of Juvenile Court in Delaware County, spoke highly of the program and recognized the students.
“The skills and competencies you earned while in the program are yours to keep...I hope as you go forward you rely on them and continue to make good choices,” DiMatteo said.
Tom Omlor, Administrative Casework Supervisor in Delaware County, also congratulated the graduates.
“You guys accomplished something significant,” Omlor said. “You will be successful.”
