Congratulations to Aquayla, one of the five original Try Pie
teens, for her high school graduation
this Spring and for her full-time work at a care facility in our community! When asked what job skills she gained in Try
Pie that she has taken into her new job, Aquayla mentioned, “I learned how important a
smile is and to always be honest and responsible.”
Aquayla also shared that financial lessons taught in Try Pie
were critically important for her. “I
learned how to budget, save money, and give back to the community. I’m currently working with one of our Try Pie
adults to set up a plan for my paychecks at this new job.”
Cooperation skills were also another take-away for
Aquayla. “I learned a bit more about
how to cooperate with people when you might not all agree.” She mentioned that having a good attitude
goes a long way in preventing potential conflicts.
Another highlight during Aquayla’s time with Try Pie is that
she got to take her first flight on an airplane to Hartford, CT, to attend a CCDA
intensive on “Listening to the Community” that was being facilitated by Laura
Hoy. Laura certainly appreciated the
companionship and assistance that Aquayla provided on the trip, and Aquayla got
to learn more about the philosophy of Christian Community Development.
What did Aquayla love most about Try Pie? “I loved that it’s a business but that we
also formed a close bond with one another. “
And of course, making and eating her favorite kind of pie- PECAN- was
also a sweet experience!
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