High school graduates to be required to take financial literacy class
California lawmakers announced Thursday that students would have to complete a course in wallet economics, including how to balance a checkbook, manage credit cards and avoid fraud, to graduate from high school under a bill that will soon become law. “We need to help Californians prepare for their financial future as soon as possible,” Gov. […]
Yuma County high school graduates announced as Helios Scholarship recipients
Tonight is graduation for six Yuma Union High School District and Yuma Catholic High School students. A select few YUHSD students are provided with tuition assistance as they graduate and prepare for their futures at universities in Arizona and beyond. District officials announced six recipients of the Helios Ready Now Yuma Scholarship, which provides up […]
Celebrating second chances: Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles applauds 33 graduates
The Alabama Department of Pardons and Parole announced last week that 33 inmates have completed rehabilitation programs offered by the Tuscaloosa Day Reporting Center, which provides inmates with a combination of counseling, educational training and close supervision. The ceremony was held in the Shelton State Community College gymnasium with family and friends in attendance. On […]
Auburn graduate’s masterpiece wins ‘Best in Show’ at Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival
An Auburn University graduate recently won first place in the Alabama Wildlife Art Competition. 2nd Annual Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival (Wewa). Jared Knox, winner of the “Best in Show” category, graduated from Auburn University in 2021 with a degree in mechanical engineering and spent most of his time on the Plains pursuing art only as […]
Job prospects for graduates cooling but still strong
Tucson, Arizona (KGUN) — Graduates receive their diplomas with high hopes of turning years of education into a solid career. Employment growth remains solid, but falls well short of the very optimistic projections at the beginning of the school year. Tara Elam has just graduated from a nursing program. Pima Community College. she says: “I […]
Queen Creek graduates are ready for health care jobs
Thirteen students from the Queen Creek Unified School District will complete a two-year program that includes clinical, written and proficiency exams, and finish the academic year as a Certified Nursing Assistant. This certification is one of many that can be earned through the district’s career and technical education programs. According to a press release, these […]
EAC’s SBDC Graduates Four at DreamBuilder Ceremony
Graham Graduates – Back Row – Tory Cranford, Mary Duggan, Karin Artman, Yensenia Gonzalez, Kelly Reid, Alexandria Rose, Emarea Davis, Jennifer Roberts, Chelsea Candela. Front Row – Kelly-Marie McNair, Debbie Nelson, Vianna Young, Loa Beals, Aunalisa Haynes Greenlee Alumni – Joan Hernandez, Emma Horrocks, Crystal Soto, Tory Cranford.Not in the picture Jimi Jones Posted by: […]
EAC’s SBDC graduates those from Graham and Greenlee counties at DreamBuilder ceremony
Photo by: Graham Dreambuilder graduates, back row left to right: Tory Cranford, Mary Duggan, Karin Artman, Yesenia Gonzalez, Kelly Reid, Alexandria Rose, Emmalea Davis, Jennifer Roberts, Chelsea Contains candela. Front row, left to right: Kelly-Marie McNair, Debbie Nelson, Vianna Young, Lore Beers, Aunalisa Haynes. Not pictured are Greenlee alumni Joanne Hernandez, Emma Horrocks, Crystal Soto […]
‘So proud!’ Honey Boo Boo graduates from high school | Entertainment
Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson graduated from high school. The 17-year-old reality star first became known around the world as a beauty pageant contestant when she began appearing in the TLC series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, but after all four seasons, she returned in 2017. Although the broadcast ended, I graduated from the program. […]
Yuma native raises money for local graduates who can’t afford caps and gowns
YUMA, AZ (KYMA, KECY) – Graduation season is fast approaching, but one Yuma native is making a difference for local graduates who need a little extra support. Isaac Navarrete was a junior at Kofa High School when he started a program called Grant a Gown. Its mission is to help upcoming high school graduates who […]
