Tag: Education

Into the Light
MacLaren is not a dark place with nothing to offer, a youth at the facility writes — it’s a hub of opportunities for growth.

OYA youth celebrate graduation milestone
Education is an important part of holding youth accountable and aiding their rehabilitation at OYA.

New Bridge students join Oregon book battle
A team from OYA’s Rogue Valley facility competed in literary trivia against other schools for the first time.

Firefighters in Training
A new class of wildland firefighting students at Camp Riverbend had their first practice burn this week.

Eastern Oregon facility honors graduates
The facility in Burns celebrated six students who earned their high school diplomas.

Two students become first Rogue Valley college grads
Both earned their associate degrees from Rogue Community College.

Youth build guitars from scratch
Students at MacLaren combine their love for music with their newly-learned skills in computer-aided design and woodworking.

Janus Youth Programs awards scholarships to OYA youth
Fifteen current and former OYA youth received scholarships for higher education or vocational training supplies.

Camp Florence Celebrates Graduates
Ten students earned their high school diplomas or GEDs as part of the Class of 2021.

Meet Keeve: Student, Leader, Advocate
The MacLaren youth currently serves on two prestigious committees to help improve the lives of others in the system.