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City and partners thank employers and coaches; awards given to local leaders at YCP closing

City of Newport News · August 6, 2026
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City staff, coaches and employer partners were publicly thanked at the Youth Career Program closing; MC Larry Brunson presented 'workforce champion' awards to Mayor Philip Jones, Rep. Bobby Scott and City Manager Alan Archer.

Program organizers publicly thanked employer partners, coaches and city leadership for supporting placements and mentoring. Master of ceremonies Larry Brunson presented awards recognizing Mayor Philip Jones, Rep. Bobby Scott and City Manager Alan Archer as "workforce champions," and Quintrell Leonor and Lorraine Lenore of Lenore Coaching thanked coaches and staff for their role in recruitment, placements and day-to-day support.

Quintrell Leonor walked through the behind-the-scenes work to connect employers, manage payroll audits and place participants, and called out specific staff and coaches by name. The program's organizers also asked employer partners and coaches to stand so participants and attendees could recognize them in the room.