By Alison Smith | Project Leader
We have joined forces with the biggest gas provider in Argentina (Gas Natural Fenosa) and the Federal Ministry for Employment to create a new and exciting project for youths at risk in Greater Buenos Aires.
The project seeks to help students finish the classes they need to complete in order to graduate from college while getting hands on experience in the construction industry.
To date five ex-interns have been interviewed and taken on to work on the community development projects we organize. The group is being paid by the gas company to complete their studies whilst working with the Foundation Pro Vivienda Social. We see it as a WIN WIN WIN! Not only do they get paid to finish school, they also gain invaluable workplace skills whilst helping to upgrade the neighborhoods where they live.
The group is studying one day per week and working the other four with our team in marginalized communities.
We need your help to expand the project and help more kids to finish college in order to get a good job and get ahead!
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