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Eleven Youth Graduate from the Nation's First Pre-Apprenticeship Program

11 Graduates Look to Work in Construction

By Julie Bykowicz
Sun Reporter

July 25 2008



Secretary Donald DeVore and Secretary Thomas Perez Celebrate the Graduation of Eleven Youth from the Nation's First Pre-Apprenticeship Program.



Silver Spring, MD (July 25, 2008) - Silver Spring -- When he arrived at Victor Cullen Academy in Western Maryland five months ago, Timothy Goode was a juvenile delinquent from Baltimore, an unemployed father who was headed deeper into trouble. Today, the 18-year-old will leave the facility with a job in construction "for as long as he wants it," his new employer said.

The complete article can be viewed at The Baltimore Sun.