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Katie Pope
Aug 26, 20243 min read
How One GAP School Alumnus is Making a Difference Across the Globe
Grace Ntibonera graduated from GAP School in 2020 and his accomplishments since are nothing short of amazing.
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Katie Pope
Jun 6, 20242 min read
Celebrating Women in Construction Week with Mortenson Construction
Women in Construction Week is an annual celebration that supports and encourages women in the construction industry. To bring attention...
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Katie Pope
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Recruiting and Supporting Justice-Involved Youth at GAP School
This spring, Burlington Stores collected $1.4 million from its customers and associates to benefit YouthBuild USA’s programs across the...
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Katie Pope
Sep 27, 20232 min read
GAP Students Make a Great Start to the New School Year
September 5th kicked off the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year at GAP School. With 91 students currently enrolled, the first month...
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Katie Pope
Sep 6, 20232 min read
GAP Alumnus Receives National Award for Dedication to Service
A graduate of GAP School and YouthBuild St. Paul Westside, Boe Boe, has recently been recognized with the national 2023 YouthBuild...
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Katie Pope
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Celebrating the Journey: GAP School Students Graduate With Practical Skills for Their Next Chapter
On June 7th, 36 graduates donned their caps and gowns, ready to embark on a new life chapter. Anticipation for the new opportunities that...
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Katie Pope
Jul 12, 20232 min read
Halfway Through Summer – What’s New at Change Inc.
GAP School Summer School is in full swing, offering a mix of ESL classes, career and college readiness trainings, arts, and recreation....
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Katie Pope
Jun 8, 20234 min read
Constructing Bright Futures — One House at a Time
It’s been an incredible journey of almost three years since ground was broken on the first of four houses on Page Street East in the...
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Katie Pope
Feb 8, 20231 min read
A Lasting Legacy — How One Long-time Donor Has Supported GAP School Since Its Beginning
Carlo LaManna, 97, is a long-time donor to GAP School and Change Inc. and a proud West Sider from Saint Paul. He and his late wife,...
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Katie Pope
Feb 7, 20233 min read
GAP School Alumnus Succeeds On and Off The Running Track
Meet Mohammed Bati, a former GAP School student. At 23 years old, he has lived in the United States for less than five years. He and his...
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Katie Pope
Dec 15, 20223 min read
GAP School Students Help Organize Community Vaccine Clinic to Promote Vaccine Equity in Community
Vaccine equity means fair and just access to vaccines, including flu vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. In an effort to provide a...
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Katie Pope
Nov 8, 20223 min read
Dodge Nature Center Provides Service Opportunities to GAP School YouthBuild AmeriCorps Students
For more than 20 years, GAP School has provided its’ students the opportunity to complete 300 community service hours in order to earn a...
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Katie Pope
Oct 9, 20223 min read
Moving Into Higher Ed: How Being Awarded the Thompson Family Scholarship Will Help a Recent Graduate
Semira Jara was one of GAP School’s top students academically in the 2021-2022 school year. As a member of the Healthcare Careers...
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Katie Pope
Sep 7, 20223 min read
GAP School Student Earns Larry Lucio Scholarship
We are excited to share that 2022 GAP School graduate, Hay Dree Yer, was one of eight students awarded the annual Larry Lucio...
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Katie Pope
Sep 6, 20223 min read
GAP School Students Learn New Trade at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts
Last fall, students from GAP School were presented with a unique learning opportunity. Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts was offering...
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