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Youth Mentor Program Aids Education and Employment

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Many people associate the work of Goodwill Industries with the familiar donation store.  Most are unaware of other community assistance programs the organization provides.  A youth mentor program helps at-risk and foster children in education and employment pursuits.

Goodwill Support Employment Manager Josh Tolleson says the program covers basic life skills and education assistance for those planning to take the HiSET exam, formerly known as GED.  It also provides job readiness training and job placement. 

A fundraising campaign benefiting the program concludes Thursday.  A prize drawing is held Saturday, December 6th, featuring the grand prize of a 2015 Mercedes Benz C300.