Ms. Kristin L. Mayotte

E-mail: mayottek@youinc.org (for Kristin Mayotte, director, Education, Employment and Training Programs, Y.O.U. Inc.; her telephone is (508) 849-5600 , ext. 288.

All of the students had either taken the test or were registered to take it, according to Kristin L. Mayotte, the program's director of educational services.

"We suspect they will pass first time without a problem," Ms. Mayotte said."We do that so they wouldn't wait until next June, because we have such a transient population that we want them to have the opportunity to celebrate the fact that they're ready for the test."

As part of its education for employment program, YOU Inc. provides preparation for the GED test in Southbridge, Webster, Uxbridge and Worcester.Beginning July 1 YOU Inc. will serve Gardner, Ms. Mayotte said.

Ms. Kristin Mayotte Director of Education & Training Programs Y.O.U., Inc.

Kristin Mayotte, Site Coordinator

Kristin Mayotte, MA(508) 849-5600 x288mayottek@youinc.org

Kristin L. Mayotte , project specialist for educational programs at YOU Inc. , said it was unfortunate the youth center had to close , because people from across the state used it as a model for their own youth programs.It would be a shame to now jeopardize this program in the future , Ms. Mayotte said.YOU Inc. is a federally funded program , she said , and one of the key components for the grant is that the community supports , understands and values the importance of it..Ms. Mayotte said the program serves those between the ages of 16 and 21 who have dropped out of school and live within the Blackstone Valley.There are several offerings in addition to the GED courses , such as counseling and career support.
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The chief did everything he could to help these kids , Ms. Mayotte said.He even arranged off-duty police officers to provide transportation there..No matter what becomes of the town meeting article next week , he is committed to the program , Chief Creighton said.We're going to keep YOU Inc. here , he vowed , even if it's not in this location..YOU Inc. also runs other community based services , including a summer youth work experience program for those 14 and older , career counseling and an adult basic education program. -30-.

Thursday , November 8 , 2001

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Educational Programs: Kristen Mayotte at 508 849-5600 ext 288 or mayottek@youinc.org