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Newport News celebrates Youth Career Program Class of 2026 at CNU
Summary
City leaders, partners and employers gathered at Christopher Newport University to honor nearly 100 graduates of the City of Newport News Youth Career Program Class of 2026, highlight credentialing outcomes and thank employer and coach partners.
The City of Newport News and partner organizations on Aug. 7 celebrated the Youth Career Program (YCP) Class of 2026 at Christopher Newport University's People's Theater, honoring nearly 100 participants who completed a multi-week work-readiness program. Master of ceremonies Larry Brunson of the city's Office of Workforce Development and Economic Mobility opened the ceremony, framed the program as preparing youth with "a credential, a skill, a work history, a network with your name on it," and introduced partner remarks and a video.
Mayor Philip Jones congratulated graduates and emphasized local investment in workforce development: "You've earned your National Career Readiness Certificate and that is no small thing," he said, thanking employers and families for supporting participants. City Manager Alan Archer closed the event by noting that 82 YCP participants earned the National Career Readiness Certificate and by urging graduates to "always do your best," "put yourself in a position to take the next step," and "continue to learn." The ceremony included brief remarks from educational and partner organizations, a student spotlight, presentation of awards to civic leaders and a graduation walk to recognize each participant.
