Khia Hanifan enrolled in the Youth Ready Program on October 13th, 2023. She attended the Adult Learning Center in Barbour County and received a class stipend to assist her financially while she was in training. She obtained her High School Equivalency on November 30th, 2023, completed two occupational exploration contracts at New Vision Renewable Energy, and has been hired permanently as a construction worker on an on-the-job training work contract. Khia has obtained several certifications including CPR/First Aid, OSHA, and Construction Safety. She enrolled in online college classes through Colorado Technical University and is working towards her associate degree in Business.
Khia Hanifan~ “The Youth Ready Program has really helped me by giving me the skills and resources I need to prepare for my future career. It’s also helped me to enhance my education and develop leadership qualities. Thanks to this program, I feel more empowered to become a productive and responsible member of society.”