United Way to aid grads

The United Way of Warren County is working with Warren County companies and public schools to create opportunities for soon-to-be and recent high school or college graduates. These opportunities include connections to good paying jobs, information about various career opportunities, and access to low or no-cost training and education options.

The United Way Workforce Development Initiatives (WDI) have been working with Waynesville High School staff and participating companies throughout Warren County to create interest and opportunity. Students that get involved are guaranteed not only a high school diploma but also acceptance. Every student “acceptance” means being accepted into some combination of a traditional two- or four-year college or university; a high-paying, high-demand job, the United States uniformed services; or an adult education program or apprenticeship.

United Way of Warren County’s Workforce Development Initiative has created multiple strategies to work with companies and students to identify training opportunities.

Also, “My Driver — My Safety Hero!” is the theme of the upcoming 2018 National School Bus Safety Week from Oct. 22-26. This is a reminder to motorists and students about the dangers that exist outside the school bus.

In addition, Wayne Local Schools has a new safety resource officer. Officer Jim Walker comes from the Waynesville Police Division in late October. He replaces Officer Ryan Wells, who is going to work for the Oakwood Police Department.

The district also is adding a Bully/Safety Tip Line. If students hear or see suspicious behavior from another student, they can report to the tip line at 513-8554350, option 7, or by going online at waynelocal.tipline.info. The tip line will also allow you to choose an incident number so that you can receive an update on the status, or provide new information for this incident and still remain anonymous.

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