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The summer sun has been shining brighter, and the temperatures have been rising. While it may feel like the school year is still a long way off, it is actually approaching quickly. This past week, the staff at the Job Foundation hard at work re-enrolling students into our financial literacy program. Re-enrollment gives our staff the opportunity to meet one-on-one with many of our returning students while also welcoming new families into the program. As parents complete the ne

Everyone remembers learning how to drive. We remember the first time we got behind the wheel. Maybe it was in a parking lot, on a family farm, or on a quiet gravel road. (For me, it was at a garbage dump.) We also remember how we felt during those first driving experiences. Some of us were excited about the freedom and independence that driving would bring. Others may have felt nervous or anxious about taking on such a big responsibility. Whether the experience was exciting o

When teaching students on a regular basis, progress isn't always captured, but we need to remember to take time and acknowledge even the small moments of success. Each year, the high school students at the Job Foundation take a comprehensive test covering the topics they have learned throughout the year. These lessons include Illegal Activities, Taxes, Investing, Volunteering, Banks and Credit Unions, Addictive Behaviors, Digital Citizenship, and Emotional Intelligence and C

Seeing seniors graduate from the Job Foundation keeps us motivated as we work with them for up to 13 years. It is so exciting to watch them finish their years of the program by graduating from high school, obtaining all their hard-earned savings they have grown over the years, and going on to the next step in their life. Kendra is another one of our outstanding seniors for the 2025–2026 school year. She has been a part of the Job Foundation program for many years, and it