D'Vine Path holds graduation

FALLBROOK – D'Vine Path held a graduation for its first class of eight students Oct. 18. The parents, grandparents, D'Vine Path staff and guests from the state department of apprenticeship standards were present.

Each student received a certificate of completion for the class.

Individual awards were presented as well. Each award highlighted a special gift each student brought to the program. Two students, Max Bolduc and Kai Kroeger, received a special award of $150, based on the care they gave to their grapevines; the amount of hours they spent taking care of their vines; how much they helped their classmates with the grapes; the weed control they maintained and pest control.

There were many tears of joy shared as everyone watched a slide show of the experiences they have had since the beginning of the program. One-minute interviews done with the students on their last day were viewed as well. They were asked about their experience at D'Vine Path; how it has helped them and changed them.

D'Vine Path continues to coach and mentor students, helping them to figure out their true career path and figure out the steps they need to get there. The goal is to help them gain a life of independence with any needed support.

For more information, visit http://www.dvinepath.org.

Submitted by D'Vine Path.