Owen County middle
and high school students who think that getting by with a high
school diploma or less will make them successful will have the
opportunity in the next two weeks to find out there may be other
options.
North Key’s KEYS program is presenting a two-week summer
program, Focus on the Future. The program began Tuesday with
a panel of local business people and will continue Thursday,
Tuesday, June 22 and June 23.
“We want to encourage these kids to see what else is out
there,” said Tony Watkins, therapist with the KEYS program.
“There are 50 slots available and the program is offered
at no cost to the families, but it is first-come first-served.”
On Thursday, those participating will tour Gateway College in
Northern Kentucky. On Tuesday, the group will participate in
the ACT Discover program.
On June 22, they’ll get to take a “Reality Ride,”
and finally, on June 23, the group will tour Toyota.
The program starts each day at noon and ends at varied times
depending on the day’s activities.
“This program is geared to kids who haven’t had
the opportunity to give much thought to a vocation and who are
at risk of dropping out of school,” Watkins said. “It
will be a self-discovery opportunity.”
Parents of middle and high school students may call 484-4225
for more information or to register students for the remainder
of the program.
