Centennial College's HYPE program presents 2008 graduates

Centennial College's Community Program Initiative: HYPE

On August 7, 2008, Centennial College held a graduation ceremony for close to 100 youth who recently completed the college's HYPE (Helping Youth Pursue Education) program. Toronto Argonauts CEO and Youth Challenge Fund Chair Michael 'Pinball' Clemons joined friends and family to congratulate the graduates and deliver an inspiring keynote address. Geared toward young people age 13 to 29 from the Malvern, Kingston-Galloway and Scarborough Village neighbourhoods, HYPE is a six-week summer training program that provides classes in automobile repair, food service, child studies, office administration, business entrepreneurship and physical education. Over 30 HYPE graduates have received $2,500 bursaries from Centennial to enroll in full-time studies this fall.