Forestdale Strong Futures Mentored Interns 2024 Graduates

This mentored internship program aids Foster Care and other youth participating in Forestdale’s programs and eligible youth in the community.
these youth participated in 3-6 months long paid internships with placements available in Administration, Culinary Arts, Information Technology (I.T.), Maintenance (Commercial), and Project-Based Learning activities. Graduates indicated an increase in self-confidence and job skills. In addition, supervisors reported that participants improved their capacity to perform job tasks and augmented communication skills with supervisors and co-workers. After graduating, our participants transition to industry-based training, unsubsidized employment, or back to full-time education.