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From career interest to sustainable pathway

In the spring of 2023, Salix had recently started his career journey. Now, he's turned that career interest into a sustainable pathway.

New program opens new pathways for young adults

CareerPoint celebrated the graduation of its pilot cohort before the participants head off to their UWCU job training.

Support from all angles for a bright future

Honoring an OFS alum In 2016, Charles Jackson graduated from what is now called Build Academy after completing the Legacy program. He was...

The road less traveled to a career in funeral service

Many people know of the services that funeral homes provide, but few people think about funeral services as a career pathway. That...

OFS CareerScape guides participant to dental assistant career

Berhan Schade first came to Operation Fresh Start to participate in the STRIVE Construction program for career exploration and employment...

Healthcare program offers support for young adults to begin their career

Beatrice Rogers found the support she needed to start a career in healthcare through the Operation Fresh Start Healthcare Academy.

OFS alumn on path to becoming an architect

Ismael Cid transitions the construction foundation he built at Operation Fresh Start into an architecture career.