The Resiliency Preparatory Academy (RPA) opened a new Community Engagement Center operated by People Incorporated on January 27, 2017. The goal of the Center is to help students identify a career path, receive training in that area, earn high school credits, and reach academic and personal success. Students will receive training for Certified Nursing Assistants, support professionals, culinary arts and pre-apprentice construction trades. "Today we unveil a center that will excel at giving students a fresh start," stated Principal Magdalana Reis. "The Resiliency Preparatory Academy aims to create new steps that will benefit students, families and the community in the long term," she added. Following her remarks, Following remarks by Mayor Correia, School Superintendent Matthew Malone described his vision for the Academy as well as the entire School System. People Incorporated Board Chairman Jeff Marques spoke on behalf of People Incorporated Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships Robert Canuel, Vice-President of Workforce Development and Community Partnerships Terry Romanovitch offered her remarks, and the program concluded with a statement by RPS Senior Elliot Cortes. Click here for a 38-minute video of the event. Click here for photos from the Herald News. Click here for photos of a Youth Empowerment Conference held at the RPS school last year. For more information, contact Principal Reis at 508-675-8230. 

(Top row) Mayor Jasiel Correia II talks with Joe Ferreira of the Governor's Council and People Incorporate Vice-President of Workforce Development and Community Partnerships Terry Romanovitch. while others look at some of the student artwork being auctioned. (Row two) School Committee Member Joseph Martins looks over a description of  the Resiliency Prep Program before he and People Incorporate Board Chairman Jeff Marques talk with Principal Magdalana Reis. (Row three) Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia II and Director of Educational Options Jan Doyle direct people to the microphone before Ms. Reis welcomes them and introduces Fall River School Superintendent Matthew Malone for his remarks. (Row four) Academy Senior Elliot Cortes prepares to make his comments before cutting the ribbon and greeting Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Peter McCarthy. (Bottom row) Ms. Romanovitch gives Superintendent Malone a tour of the Center where students receive training for Certified Nursing Assistants, support professionals, culinary arts and pre-apprentice construction trades.