Dreams Taking Flight is a work program for the boys who live at the center, and for those young men who have been re-integrated with family. The program allows these youth to gain employment in the business community. Each is taught how to create a CV (resume) and then how to actually look for a job. They have never done this before. The first time they go with me, I do the talking to the prospective employer so they can actually see and hear what is said. At the next business stop, they are given their CV, they go in by themselves and talk to the prospective employer. There is such a gleam in the eyes, and a smile on the face, when a youth comes back without his CV in hand. Success is measured in such small steps in this new program. At this time there are three young men working at a bulk food distributor (like Costco in America) and one is working at the local grocery store. These young people are in need of transportation and lunch funding. The average pay is approximately $90 a month for 30 days work, 12 hours each day, with Sunday off to rest. Of course, buying food for the family, transportation cost and eating lunch takes up the majority of their pay. Funding to help transportation costs would allow more of the paycheck to go toward food, etc. for the family. For some families, this is the only source of income.
This program is invaluable and I am excited to see how God uses it to help change the lives of the boys for the better!
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