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How One GAP School Alumnus is Making a Difference Across the Globe

Katie Pope

Aug 263 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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Celebrating Women in Construction Week with Mortenson Construction

Katie Pope

Jun 62 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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Recruiting and Supporting Justice-Involved Youth at GAP School

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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GAP Students Make a Great Start to the New School Year

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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GAP Alumnus Receives National Award for Dedication to Service

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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Celebrating the Journey: GAP School Students Graduate With Practical Skills for Their Next Chapter

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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Halfway Through Summer – What’s New at Change Inc.

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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Constructing Bright Futures — One House at a Time

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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A Lasting Legacy — How One Long-time Donor Has Supported GAP School Since Its Beginning

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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GAP School Alumnus Succeeds On and Off The Running Track

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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GAP School Students Help Organize Community Vaccine Clinic to Promote Vaccine Equity in Community

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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Dodge Nature Center Provides Service Opportunities to GAP School YouthBuild AmeriCorps Students

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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Moving Into Higher Ed: How Being Awarded the Thompson Family Scholarship Will Help a Recent Graduate

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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GAP School Student Earns Larry Lucio Scholarship

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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GAP School Students Learn New Trade at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts

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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