New book by Larry Connors Click here Improve your trading - See how
Youth Program Director Heather Arndt said TYA has been missing a "needed component for 16-year-olds."
The grant will allow cadets to earn high school credit for classes by partnering with the University of Oklahoma (OU) Center for Independent and Distance Learning.
Previously, cadets worked toward getting their GED or college credits. Cadets who planned to return to high school missed the opportunity to earn credit for high school classes while participating in TYA.
But that's no longer the case. One hundred percent of the grant from AT&T will go to pay for cadets to earn high school credit through the OU high school program.
Randy Doerneman, Director of OU Center for Independent and Distance Learning, said he's been working with Arndt to find a way to integrate the high school program to benefit the cadets up here.
Doerneman described the grant from AT&T as the "piece of the puzzle needed to complete this picture ... to provide the vital tool of education to an already successful program."
Bryan Gonterman, President of AT&T Oklahoma, said AT&T is proud to partner with TYA and OU.
He said the AT&T Foundation is seeking to address the problem of high school dropouts. Gonterman said thousands of students deal with the issue of whether to drop out of high school.
"Thunderbird Academy is making a huge difference in changing that trend around," said Gonterman. "The tools TYA is providing is amazing and the AT&T Foundation is excited to a part of it."
In 2008, 25 applications for the Aspire grant were submitted, but only four awarded. Thunderbird Youth Academy is one of the four programs chosen to receive the grant.
Arndt said without the financial support of AT&T, the partnership with OU wouldn't be possible.
Three cadets in the current cycle are participating in the OU program. The cadets are taking psychology and will earn half a credit when the cycle is over.
"Half a credit is better than no credit," said Cadet Jonathana Swigart.
"It's a good program," said Cadet Kyle Henry.
"We get the education we need," said Germaine Good.
Doerneman said the OU course is designed to fit the need of the program. Instead of students having to sign up in August when most schools in Oklahoma begin, the course can begin any time of the year, which fits the schedule of the TYA program. The program offers all core curriculum required for a high school diploma, including electives and college courses.
For more information on the program, visit cidi.ou.edu.
To see more of the Daily Times or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://www.pryordailytimes.com. Copyright (c) 2008, Daily Times, Pryor, Okla. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. For reprints, email tmsreprints@permissionsgroup.com, call 800-374-7985 or 847-635-6550, send a fax to 847-635-6968, or write to The Permissions Group Inc., 1247 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 303, Glenview, IL 60025, USA.
More News:
Market Updates |
Stock Alerts |
All Trading News |
Stock Index
About TradingMarkets | Contact | Advertise | Careers | Link to Us | Site Map | Help | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Return Policy | Testimonials | Feedback
The Connors Group, Inc. ("Company") is not an investment advisory service, nor a registered investment advisor or broker-dealer and does not purport to tell or suggest which securities or currencies customers should buy or sell for themselves. The analysts and employees or affiliates of Company may hold positions in the stocks, currencies or industries discussed here. You understand and acknowledge that there is a very high degree of risk involved in trading securities and/or currencies. The Company, the authors, the publisher, and all affiliates of Company assume no responsibility or liability for your trading and investment results. Factual statements on the Company's website, or in its publications, are made as of the date stated and are subject to change without notice.
It should not be assumed that the methods, techniques, or indicators presented in these products will be profitable or that they will not result in losses. Past results of any individual trader or trading system published by Company are not indicative of future returns by that trader or system, and are not indicative of future returns which be realized by you. In addition, the indicators, strategies, columns, articles and all other features of Company's products (collectively, the "Information") are provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Examples presented on Company's website are for educational purposes only. Such set-ups are not solicitations of any order to buy or sell. Accordingly, you should not rely solely on the Information in making any investment. Rather, you should use the Information only as a starting point for doing additional independent research in order to allow you to form your own opinion regarding investments. You should always check with your licensed financial advisor and tax advisor to determine the suitability of any investment.
HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN INHERENT LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE AN ACTUAL PERFORMANCE RECORD, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING AND MAY NOT BE IMPACTED BY BROKERAGE AND OTHER SLIPPAGE FEES. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES HAVE NOT ACTUALLY BEEN EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE UNDER- OR OVER-COMPENSATED FOR THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMS IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO ACHIEVE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN.
The Connors Group, Inc.
15260 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 2200
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
© Copyright 2009 The Connors Group, Inc.
