Grant News

The Office of Economic Development / Division of Workforce Development announced last week that The West Career Academy Collaborative has been awarded a grant in the amount of $315,982. This collaborative represents a partnership between Colorado Youth for Change, Emily Griffith Opportunity School, Goodwill Industries, West High School, and United Way. Through this grant, 86 out-of-school youth will be enrolled in an academy program at West High School that features academic instruction, mentoring and leadership development, as well as post-secondary career and technical training in Denver’s high-growth occupations (at Emily Griffith).

Opportunity School will directly benefit from this grant through increased enrollment in multiple programs and funding to support a home health aide lab on-site at WHS. Moreover, the superintendent’s office stated publicly that they view this project as a model for the entire district. If you would like more information, please contact Sharron Carosella or Katrina Wert.

From the Foundation

“Save the date, and don’t miss the fun! Saturday, August 25, starting at 10 a.m., Chops & Rodders 2—Deuces Wild Poker Run fundraiser is happening. If you missed the last one, be sure to be at least a spectator ($10 ticket) for this one. It’s worth it just to see all the custom made cars and choppers. Check the bulletin board in the main hall. Tickets for the Poker Run, where you can win hundreds of dollars, are $35. (You don’t have to drive a chopper to participate!) Check in Room 200 for details.”

Summer Survival Picnic

Please remeber to sign up for the summer survical picnic on August 15, 2007 in the treasurer's office. The picnic will start at 11:00 am.