The YouthWorks class of 2017 celebrated their graduation on November 16, 2017, with a special dinner catered by Chef Carmen Rodriguez.

More than forty young people earned their GED and/or certification in programs including construction, conservation, aquatic restoration, food handling, personal care, and CPR/first aid. Others were recognized for their participation in the Youth Survey Project and the Verde Community Project.

Graduates

Jesus Aguilar
Denysse Arteaga
Paola Arteaga
Amanda Barber
Brittany   Benavidez
Hasan Blackmore
Jordan Bustamante
William Cary
Emily Chavez
Rogelio Chavira
Kevin Christen
Amanda Clark
Leobardo Flores
Richard Foreman
Mariah   Garcia
Joseph Gonzales
Tobias   Herrera
Gilbert Leyba
Antonio Romero Maes
Xavior Martinez
Ashley Mekenna
Courtney Moore
Carlos Ortega
Carlos Ortega
Matthew   Ortiz
Anthony   Padilla
Octavio Paniagua
Ian Rodela
Audi Roedel
Pete Romero
Jasmine Romero
Joseph Salazar
Antony Prado Sanchez
Marcelo Sena
Shania Sisneros
Sean Spiegelman
Daniel Tarango
Carlos Tarango
Raquel Valenzuela
Erick   Valles
Leyanna Wilds