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Posted on: March 21, 2023

[ARCHIVED] Positive Path Program Accepting Applications

The city is accepting applications for its Positive Path Program for city residents through April 2, 2023. Classes will begin on Monday, April 24.

The Positive Path Program is a temporary part-time training program that offers exposure to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (S.T.E.A.M.) careers, mentorships, hands-on training and personal and professional development. 

Participants, called apprentices, earn $15 per hour for 20 hours per week. During the five-month program, they will also have the opportunity to earn their GED as well as other certifications. Upon completion of the program, six months of follow up support services will be provided.

To be eligible, applicants must be a resident of Winston-Salem between 16 and 24 years of age and meet one of the following criteria: live in a low-income household, be a 16- or 17-year-old high school dropout, be a current or former foster youth, have an incarcerated parent or caregiver, be a youth or adult offender, or have a referral from a social-services agency.

All applicants must pass a city drug screening and background check, register for the Selective Service and be able to lift 25 pounds.

An application is posted at CityofWS.org/PositivePath. A link to a printable flyer about the program is also posted. Potential participants can be referred to the program by contacting Kemona McCarter at kemonam@cityofws.org.


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