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October 25, 2007 -- Entering the Field of Medicine - CHNY Nursing Aid Graduation

With family, friends, and staff in attendance, more than 15 young people graduated from Covenant House’s Certified Nursing Aid Training program on October 18th. During the ceremony, Bruce J. Henry – Executive Director, Covenant House New York, provided some inspirational wisdom about determination, hard-work, and future dreams. Having visited with the class numerous times throughout the year, Mr. Henry was pleased to be in attendance. “It is always inspiring to see so many young people attend our training courses. This year’s class is by far one of our largest groups and I am pleased to have this opportunity to speak to them.”

Among the graduating class, Auset Roberts (mother of 11 month old Saniyah) is currently working at The Jewish Home and Hospital as an office assistant and is preparing to take her GED. Her dream is to one day become a mid-wife. “I know that I have a long journey ahead of me but right now I am focusing on obtaining my GED and than heading to college to major in nursing. I just want the opportunity to help others” stated Auset. Also among the graduates was Dexroy, a young male currently living in the Rights of Passage program. Prior to coming to Covenant House, Dexroy was enrolled in Kingsborough Community College – majoring in nursing, but he had to drop out once his living situation became unstable. Once he entered Covenant House, he learned about the Nursing Aid Training program and immediately enrolled. Upon graduating, Dexroy plans to re-enroll into college and continue his studies in nursing.

Auset and Dexroy are just two examples of the successful graduating class. With these students now certified, their dreams of obtaining employment in the medical field become one step closer.