How is OSS’s voice different from other educational institutions?
Our uniqueness and boldness are encompassed in these six difference makers.
TRAUMA
READING
Literacy represents freedom – freedom for you to go where you want to go in the world, and to seek opportunities in order to take your next steps. Literacy also allows opportunities to find you!
There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds. - Laurell K. Hamilton
-Literacy Volunteers, Southern Connecticut
SOFT SKILLS Unfortunately, some people believe that soft skills aren’t that important. However, almost every employer I’ve ever talked to about this disagrees. In a world where job roles are changing rapidly, soft skills will be one of the few constants. - Chris Jones, Chief Executive at City & Guilds via backingsoftskills.co.uk
VOCATIONAL
Vocational programs raise the employment and earnings of at-risk youth and adults. - Bettina Brown
PREPARING FOR ADULTHOOD
ACADEMIC
True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own. - Nikos Kazantzakis
The day you graduate from childhood to adulthood is the day you take full responsibility for your life. - Darren Hardy
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