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Celebrating the 2021 Graduates in Facilities
Across all of OYA's facilities, there were 75 graduates in the Class of 2021.
Youth in the Community Celebrate Graduation
Sixty-four OYA youth earned their high school diplomas or GEDs in the community this spring.
Investing in My Education Was Part of My Change
Andy, a student living at MacLaren, writes about how education changed his life.
Drum Circles Connect Youth With Native Culture
The goal is to give youth a sense of community to help them transition out of OYA facilities successfully.
Bringing the Pacific Islands to Tillamook
A traditional luau meal and a performance of the haka were the highlights of a learning and enrichment event at OYA’s Tillamook facilities.
Rockin’ at Trask River High School
A teacher at OYA's Tillamook facilities shares a simple yet rewarding hobby with students.
Learning Work Skills, Gaining Certifications
Youth Pathways Partnership led a forklift certification class for ten youth at Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility.
Students Drive Big Machines — Virtually
Baker Technical Institute recently brought its heavy equipment simulator to the Oak Creek campus.
A New Way of Living
Renovations to the living units at MacLaren aim to better support rehabilitation.
Boot Camp for a Day
Youth at Rogue Valley recently signed up for a voluntary boot camp led by veterans on the facility staff.