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Friday 15 November 2019
The third ‘Road to Work’ project completed successfully
ORANJESTAD — The ‘Jongerenloket’ (youth division) at the Department of Social Affairs The project focuses on sin- sonal goals and describe
is happy to announce the third successful completion of the project ‘Road to Work”. The gle mothers who receive their plan of action to join
project, which is under guidance of Kayla Haakmeester and administrative assistant social assistance from the the labor market. This helps
Sheilah Odor, has as purpose to give an opportunity to young single mothers to not only government. Their ages them discover their po-
acquire a job, but also help them in their personal development. This program results range from 18 to 30. Due tential and loose personal
under the Social Crisis Plan which is sponsored by the government of Aruba. to their situation they find barriers that prevent them
it difficult to find a job. from progressing.
The ‘Jongerenloket’ offers All the participants re-
these mothers education ceived an official certifi-
in different areas, interme- cate in the presence of the
diation and personal guid- Prime Minister of Aruba Mrs.
ance, so they will be able Evelyn Wever-Croes, rep-
to find a suitable work, resentative of the Ministry
become financially stable of Social Affairs and labor,
and stimulate active par- Ministry of Tourism, Health
ticipation in the commu- and Sports and leaders of
nity. the project. All participants
The course, which con- were very motivated and
sists of 14 intensive classes, are ambitious about their
starts with the learning proj- future.
ect “Re-inforce, Empower ‘Jongerenloket’ and the
and Assertiveness’ facili- Social Crisis Plan project
tated by experts Mariane- would like to thank the Na-
la Loefstok and Madeline tional Library of Aruba and
Ridderstap. They focus on all departments involved
personal knowledge, con- for their contribution to this
scious auto perception project.
and social skills. Afterwards For more information you
the participants get the can contact the youth di-
opportunity to share their vision at the department of
thoughts, define their per- Social Affairs at 528-1100.q
Honoring our visitors
PALM BEACH — Recently, Kimberley Richardson of the
Aruba Tourism Authority had the great pleasure to honor
Aruba’s loyal and friendly visitors as Distinguished Visitor
and Goodwill Ambassador of Aruba. The Distinguished
visitor certificate is presented on behalf of the Minister of
Tourism, as a token of appreciation to the guests who visit
Aruba 10 years and more consecutively. The Goodwill
Ambassador certificate is presented to guests who visit
Aruba 20 years and more consecutively.
The honorees were Stephen & Susan Sciortino as Dis-
tinguished Visitors of Aruba, together with Bill and Bar-
bara Holmes as Goodwill Ambassadors of Aruba.
These people stated that they love the island very much,
especially for its-year-round sunny weather, nice sandy
beaches, delicious variety of foods, and Aruba’s warm
and friendly people.
Richardson together with the representatives of the Mar-
riott Surf Club presented the certificates to the honorees,
handed over some presents and also thanked them for
choosing Aruba as their favorite vacation destination
and as their home-away-from-home.q
