By H Wayne Renz | Treasurer HHWT
At Have Hammer Will Travel A.C. woodworking and CAD school believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential and achieve their dreams, no matter their circumstances. Our aim is to help Mexican youth boys and girl’s who are at a disadvantage by providing them with the long-term support they need to thrive at school and beyond.
For families facing challenges such as poor health, disability, unemployment, and unstable housing, navigating the systems that might be able to help them can become an almost full-time job. This often puts parents under even more pressure, taxing their ability to support their child’s education. Unfortunately, when education can’t be the top priority, it’s easy for children to fall behind in essential life skills before they even get started. Over time, they can fall further behind and lose motivation to engage at school. They may leave school early or decide not to pursue tertiary education, and this reduces their chances of finding a job
HHWT strives to provide that step up for youth in poverty
THE CHALLENGE
Parents of disadvantaged young people may have limited knowledge and experience of how to help their child achieve goals, and fewer contacts in their networks who might assist them. Compounding this are significant socioeconomic hurdles – reduced financial support, complex family issues, or personal or family health problems – that may make it more difficult for disadvantaged young people to sustain and realize their aspirations.
Long-Term Impact
Mexican youths who are enrolled in our school will receive hands on vocational education in woodworking, carpentry and CAD skills. This will enable them to reach their full potential in any field they choose. This career/technical and life skills education is the key to unlocking their families from the vicious cycle of poverty. The students will be more confident upon participating in our program. Students enroll for a period or 3 to 7 years and then opportunity to move to higher education.
By H Wayne Renz | HHWT Treasurer
By Howard w renz | Treasurer HHWT
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