The group will graduate from the six-week program during a 2 p.m. ceremony on Monday, July 27, in the Flagler County Government Services Building, 3rd floor, 1769 E. Moody Blvd. in Bunnell.
“Daytona State College, through its Center for Business & Industry, is proud to partner with NFCAA to bring this program to our area for the third consecutive year,” said Kent Ryan, provost of DSC’s Flagler campus. “These students are at a critical juncture in their lives, and the Data Busters program provides them a great foundation to envision their goals and begin developing the life skills they will need to achieve them.”
Now in its 29th year, Data Busters is NFCAA’s signature summer youth program. It helps teens ages 14-17 develop life skills that will prepare them for the workplace and beyond. For the past six weeks, the students have been learning computer skills, touring various worksites and getting paid on-the-job training at area non-profit groups and government agencies. They also receive classroom instruction at DSC on topics such as conflict resolution, effective communication, team building, resume writing, money management, critical thinking, nutrition and more.
Krissy Leonard, a senior professor with DSC’s School of Student Life Skills, said the students have been enthusiastic throughout the experience. “They have really taken advantage of each component of the program,” she said. “I try to prepare them for the world of academia and the world of work. In addition to the computer skills training, they are planning for college, and exploring careers, job outlooks and salaries so they can set realistic goals.”
The work experience with area non-profit groups the students receive helps them apply what they learn in the classroom. “When they leave the program,” Leonard said, “they will have a resume, a cover letter and a list of references based on this work experience.”
For more information, visit NFCAA’s website at www.nfcaa.org.
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