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Jim clearly pointed out the challenges of the Transition Centre and its objective to refocus “at risk” students to continuing their education.

The challenge in a nut shell is to find a way to connect with students whose values are not in line with that of the school and the general population. What we see as an opportunity and what the students at risk see as an opportunity are entirely different… An example Jim provided, was that of an older truck, Jim saw it as an opportunity to rebuild, repair and recondition, some of the students at risk saw it as the value of 30 lbs of copper that could be removed from the truck and sold…without permission.

The Centre continues to reach out to students in hopes of being able to influence them into a generally more acceptable set of values. The program receives funding support which is greatly appreciated. Jim feels volunteers willing to work with these at risk students would be of great value.

 

Shown in photo:  Carl Kenny (Rotarian) and Jim Chamberlain