Build Your Future Gala

3241 Garver Green,Madison WI 53704

29 September, 2022

Description

Operation Fresh Start's 2022 gala will highlight our advanced-level, hands-on employment training programs that prepare young adults to begin a self-sustaining career. 5 – 6 p.m. Social Hour 6 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome and Dinner catered by Garver Events 6:30 – 8 p.m. Participant success stories and more information about the OFS Academies programs: Build Academy: A full-time, hands-on training program for ages 18–24. Participants earn a starting wage of $15/hour while training alongside professionals in the construction industry. Includes residential and commercial construction training.Conservation Academy: A full-time, hands-on training program for ages 18–24. Participants earn a starting wage of $15/hour while training alongside professionals in the conservation / land management industry. Includes work in parks, natural areas and neighborhoods throughout south-central Wisconsin. Healthcare Academy: Participants receive support from Operation Fresh Start while taking a Nursing Assistant course at Madison College. Programming includes free tuition, lecture and lab, hands-on training, learning about different health careers and completing clinicals. By the end of the program, participants have the opportunity to take the state licensure exam to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA).The program will also feature several awards: Legacy Participant of the Year Academy Participant of the YearLeadership AwardCommunity Collaboration Award Charles Jackson Transformation Award Connie Ferris Bailey Cornerstone Award