EASLEY — Employees of The Easley Progress were joined last Friday by eager young minds from the PreDestined Teen Outreach program in Pickens County to learn about the newspaper and publishing industry as part of the group’s Career Day.
Young minds with endless questions learned of the sales, writing and printing process in the realm of 21st century media publishing. Most of all, they were interested in the education it takes to become a writer or journalist and the work involved in honing the craft.
The most popular question: “How long do you have to go to school for that?”
According to Tonya Mayes, founder and director of PreDestined Teen Outreach, the students “were really intrigued and beyond excited about the experience.”
Career Day with PreDestined Teen Outreach is designed to expose the students involved to careers or education they might otherwise never be exposed to. It is intended to expand their horizons where the possibilities for their talents are concerned.
Members of the community are invited to become a participant to make a difference. The program is seeking mentors and volunteers.
PreDestined Teen Outreach meets at The Dream Center of Pickens County three days a week. The program offers mentoring, tutoring, character development, fitness and life skills for students. Some of the programs are Career Day once a month, bi-monthly family engagement, and outreach field trips.
For more information on PreDestined Teen Outreach programs or to get involved, contact Executive Director Tonya Mayes 864-419-2415.
