MILAGRO CENTER TEEN LEADERSHIP STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
DELRAY BEACH, FL – The Milagro Center is proud to announce the successful participation of its Teen Leadership students in the nationally recognized Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training.
This 24-hour program, designed for teens aged 13-17, equips participants with critical life-saving skills, including fire safety, basic first aid, and teamwork. The program was conducted over four Saturdays at Palm Beach State College, ensuring students gained the confidence and knowledge necessary to protect themselves, their families, and their community.
The Milagro Teen CERT Initiative, which is made possible by the generous support of the 4Girls Foundation and AshBritt, goes beyond training by offering monthly guest speakers, field trips, and incentives such as free lunches and snacks. As part of this effort, students visited the Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center, met with Emergency Management Specialist Khrisann Morrison, and received words of encouragement from Milagro alumni Marjorie ahead of their final exam.
On May 22, five Milagro Center students completed their training, with three successfully passing their final exam. This milestone reflects the commitment and hard work of both the
students and program facilitators, including Ms. Melissa, Ms. Jeaneen, and Ms. Dawn, who provided motivation and support.
Program Highlights – A Month in Review
· February 19: Fourteen students attended an introductory presentation by Emergency Management Specialist Khrisann Morrison.
· February 22: Thirteen students attended the first Teen CERT training session at Palm Beach State College.
· February 24: Five students visited the Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center, followed by a celebratory lunch.
· March 1: The second training session took place, with six students attending.
· March 6: Students received gift cards and encouragement notes to boost motivation.
· March 14: A Pizza + Study Group was held to help students prepare for their final exam.
Looking Ahead – Expanding Opportunities
With summer fast approaching, the Milagro Center is preparing for a paid summer internship program, allowing students to apply their newly acquired skills in real-world settings. Additionally, a Teen CERT logo contest has been launched, offering a $75 gift card prize to the winning design.
The Milagro Center remains committed to empowering youth through impactful programs like Teen CERT, equipping them with the skills and confidence to become leaders in emergency preparedness.
For more information about the Milagro Center and the Teen CERT initiative, please contact Barbara Stark, President and CEO, at bstark@molagocenter.org or (561) 279.2970 ext. 101.
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ABOUT MILAGRO CENTER:
Established in 1997, Milagro Center is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure the social and academic success of underserved children and youth through Cultural Arts, Living Values, Academic Support, and Mentoring. Milagro Center provides afterschool and summer camp programs for children from Kindergarten through 12th grade and operates three separate Centers – the S.T.A.R.S. Center for elementary age children, the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Milagro Junior Teen Center for its middle school Junior Teen Leadership Program and the Milagro Teen Center for its high school Teen Leadership Program. Milagro Center has consistently achieved a 100% graduation rate for its high school seniors and a 100% matriculation of its third-grade students to fourth grade. For more information about Milagro Center, visit www.MilagroCenter.org or call 561-279-2970.
