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Graduation marks launch of Hybla Valley WISH Center workforce program
Summary
Organizers celebrated WISH Center boot‑camp graduates at the Hybla Valley Community Center and described hands‑on training and employer connections intended to help residents secure in‑demand jobs and earn a living wage.
Event host opened Saturday's ceremony at the Hybla Valley Community Center, calling the graduates' completion "not the end of a program, it's really just the beginning." The remarks framed the gathering as a community milestone and a public launch for ongoing workforce supports in Hybla Valley and the surrounding Alexandria neighborhoods.
The WISH Center representative said the hub offers training and certifications and helps connect participants directly with employers. "At the WISH Center, community members can obtain the skills and certifications for in demand employment, connect directly to employers ready to hire, and become empowered to earn a living wage," the representative said. Organizers said the center will offer hands‑on tracks including carpentry, welding and electrical services and will work with partners to place trainees in local jobs.
