Seven graduates emerged from West Pontiac Connects’ latest Skills Link session, a federally funded program helping youth prepare for and find their place within the labour force. Back row, from left: Board President Gene O’Brien, Josh Mitchell, Blake Grieve, Brett Soulière, Joey Boisvert, and assistant coordinator Linda Thompson. Front row, from left: Program coordinator Marielle Lair, Shawn Demers, Cloé Lavigne and Cassandra Longpré.

Skills Link sets up program grads for success

2019-02-26 Liz Draper 254 Views

Donald Teuma-Castelletti
ALLUMETTES ISLAND
Feb. 24, 2019
Sunday afternoon proved a proud moment in the lives of seven Pontiac residents, as they gathered to celebrate their graduation from West Pontiac Connects’ Skills Link program.
However, their pride was only surpassed by those of their program coordinators, who’ve worked closely with the tight-knit group as they look to advance their career options and life skills.

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