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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 |
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(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. |
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