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December 26, 2009

ICTC Students Help with Project A

Electricity students Boyd Smith (left), Muskogee; Jesse Gilstrap (front) Braggs, and Rick Henry, their electricity instructor at Indian Capital Technology Center Muskogee, take a break from wiring the Project A house being constructed in Fort Gibson.

The students have spent several months wiring the house as an on-the-job training project, according to a media release. Project A is a non-profit organization focusing on young children and youth. The program began in Muskogee, founded by Rodslen Brown-King, who saw a need in the community to provide counseling and constructive, safe activities for youth at risk.

The facility in Fort Gibson, located on Four Mile Road, is nearing completion. The 5,800-square-foot structure has been built mostly by volunteer work crews who have donated time, skills and materials to build the Project A Prevention Program facility.

Once complete, troubled children and their parents will have access to a psychologist and therapist, and a place to go to participate in activities that are planned to be meaningful and fulfill idle time. Children in the prevention program dealing with drug and alcohol issues will stay in the facility five days and four nights during the week.

Project A’s purpose is to make an impact on the lives of talented youth and to help them become responsible citizens within the community.

Information: Rodslen Brown-King, 441-2797 or 683-2753.

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