YEAR 10 students from Kelso High are the latest cohort to graduate from the PCYC's Fit to Learn program.
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The 10 students are the third group this year to graduate from the program, which is designed to re-engage disengaged youth into the education system, allowing them to further develop intellectual and social skills.
Of the two groups who completed the course earlier in the year, many have gone to secure trades, or part time work, while they continue their secondary education.
Senior Constable Rikki Bowden, from the PCYC said the course is about getting students job ready by allowing them to further develop intellectual and social skills.
She said the program encourages participants to explore their strengths in building respectful relationships within the school environment whilst also developing emotional intelligence skills preparing them for future employment.
"The course goes for eight weeks and it's run every term," she said adding Bathurst High students alternate term about in the program.
Chief Inspector Glenn Cogdell, from Chifley Police District said the program was having a positive impact on all students involved in it.
He said it was great to see the students engaging with PCYC and extending their learning.
"Anything that assists with the education of youth, that is extra curricular to their standard secondary schooling is always advantageous, and certainly a step in the right direction for their future, both educationally and for their employment prospects," he said.
Chief Inspector Cogdell, who holds the youth portfolio as part of his position within Chifley Police District, was one of a number of police attended to the student's graduation, all eager to acknowledge the hard work they invested in the program.
Presenting the students with their certificates and white cards Chief Inspector Cogdell congratulated both the students and the PCYC, saying it was an honour for him to be there to hand out their certificates.
Sen Const Bowden also congratulated the graduates, who did really well.
"You've all put in a really big effort, participated and asked questions, and been part of the conversation."
