Pittsfield Community Connection and West Main Connection, both programs of 18 Degrees, hosted a Youth Honors Ceremony at the Berkshire Athenaeum to recognize a select group of young adults from Berkshire County for their personal accomplishments.
The programs empower young people to determine their own goals while staff provide support and guidance along the way. Success is measured by the accomplishments of these 10 young adults who have achieved a wide range of goals, including passing the HiSET, enrolling in adult education courses, graduating from high school, securing gainful employment, creating stability for their family, learning to drive, purchasing a home, and volunteering.
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Myah House receives an award at the 18 Degrees Youth Awards Ceremony.
Dezecarah Shuler accepts an award at the 18 Degrees Youth Awards Ceremony.
Ayden Crisp receives an award at the 18 Degrees Youth Awards ceremony.
Janessa Driscoll celebrates at the 18 Degrees Youth Recognition Ceremony.
People gather at the Berkshire Athenaeum for the 18 Degrees youth honors ceremony.
People gather at the Athenaeum for the 18 Degrees youth honors celebration.
Participants and staff from the 18 Pittsfield Community Connection (PCC) and West Main Connection (WMC) programs pose for a group photo.
Alan Tamayo hugs Orrin Powell at the 18 Degrees Youth Awards ceremony.
Alan Tamayo waits for his name to be called at the 18 Degrees Youth Honors Ceremony.
Elaina Gamache has been in recovery for a year and works at Goodwill.
Stephanie Steed, President and CEO of 18 Degrees, speaks at an event honoring youth who participate in 18 Degrees programs.
Bryan House, Vice President of Youth and Community Development at 18 Degrees, will speak at the event to honor the youth who participate in the 18 Degrees program.
Elaina Gamache watches from the audience.
Ayden Crisp got a job as an executive assistant while working at 18 Degrees.
Myah House receives an award at the 18 Degrees Youth Awards Ceremony.
Dezecarah Shuler accepts an award at the 18 Degrees Youth Awards Ceremony.
Ayden Crisp receives an award at the 18 Degrees Youth Awards ceremony.
Janessa Driscoll celebrates at the 18 Degrees Youth Recognition Ceremony.
People gather at the Berkshire Athenaeum for the 18 Degrees youth honors ceremony.
People gather at the Athenaeum for the 18 Degrees youth honors celebration.
Participants and staff from the 18 Pittsfield Community Connection (PCC) and West Main Connection (WMC) programs pose for a group photo.
Alan Tamayo hugs Orrin Powell at the 18 Degrees Youth Awards ceremony.
Alan Tamayo waits for his name to be called at the 18 Degrees Youth Honors Ceremony.
Elaina Gamache has been in recovery for a year and works at Goodwill.
Stephanie Steed, President and CEO of 18 Degrees, speaks at an event honoring youth who participate in 18 Degrees programs.
Bryan House, Vice President of Youth and Community Development at 18 Degrees, will speak at the event to honor the youth who participate in the 18 Degrees program.
Elaina Gamache watches from the audience.
Ayden Crisp got a job as an executive assistant while working at 18 Degrees.
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