(Oct. 1, 2024) – The Atlanta Police Foundation (APF) is proud to announce the graduation of 24 young participants from the 12-week @Promise @Work (APAW) workforce development program. The ceremony will be held at 836 Metropolitan Parkway on Oct. 1 at 10 a.m.
APAW, a program led by APF’s @Promise Youth team, equips young people ages 16 to 24 with the skills and certifications necessary to secure meaningful employment. This graduation will celebrate the resilience and accomplishments of these remarkable youth as they take the next steps in their careers.
Attendees will hear inspiring stories from program graduates and enjoy remarks from key speakers, including Audrey King, SVP of External Affairs for Georgia Power, program leaders, and graduates themselves. This is the program’s 10th graduation since it began in 2022. There are four 12-week courses a year.
Event Details:
- Date: October 1, 2024
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Location: @Promise-South, 836 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310
Media representatives are invited to cover the event. To confirm attendance, please contact Nikki Glanton at mediainquiry@atlantapolicefoundation.org or call 404.586.0180.
Join us in celebrating Atlanta’s future workforce!
####
About @Promise Youth Centers: At @Promise, our vision is to foster a city where every juvenile is embraced and empowered with positive opportunities. Through our innovative program, we’re forging pathways to success and reducing the number of young people ensnared by the criminal justice system. Our program transcends troubled youth, extending its reach to all young individuals. Annually, over 1,000 young people benefit from @Promise services. Designed to impact young individuals residing in marginalized communities, our program offers a safe space and equips them with essential skills, resources, and opportunities to reshape their lives. Under one roof, our collaborative network of strategic partnerships with organizations like the YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Chris 180, City of Atlanta, Covenant House of Georgia, and Urban League fosters personal growth, resilience, and achievement among Atlanta’s youth. Our mission is clear: to eliminate barriers and empower Atlanta’s youth to reach their full potential.
Why we need @Promise Centers in Atlanta:
- According to a 2023 juvenile recidivism statistic report, approximately 44% of juveniles released from state custody across 30 states in the US were rearrested within a year of release.
- About 68% of juveniles were arrested again within 3 years of their release from state custody.
- Overall, 77% of released juveniles were rearrested within 5 years.
- The @Promise Youth recidivism rate is 8.9%.
- The @Promise high school graduate rate is 100%.
- The @Promise job placement rate is 89%.
About the Atlanta Police Foundation: The Atlanta Police Foundation is an independent non-profit organization that brings together private sector leaders from the business and philanthropic communities to support public safety initiatives designed to make Atlanta the safest large city in the nation. Its unique public sector/private sector partnership is focused on reducing crime and ensuring that Atlanta’s law enforcement professionals have the resources, incentives, and training to sustain a highly motivated police force that meets the demands of 21st-century policing. APF programs include the @Promise Youth Initiative, Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, Atlanta Police Leadership Institute, Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta, Connect Atlanta camera program, Repeat Offender Commission, and Secure Neighborhoods program. APF funds, supports, and implements programs to create a safe and equitable environment for all Atlanta residents. To learn more, visit atlantapolicefoundation.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.