THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024 Page 9 City of Revere, YouthWorks, and Stickball.biz Announce Partnership with Workforce Readiness Program 12-week program to provide young adults with real-world job skills and experiences Special to Th e Advocate R EVERE, MA — The City of Revere is proud to announce a transformative partnership with Stickball.biz, aimed at enhancing workforce readiness training for local youth. This initiative will be integrated into the City’s Workforce Development & Youth Program, providing young adults with the skills they need to thrive in today’s competitive job market. Launching this year, Revere will introduce Stickball’s innovative 12-week Workforce Readiness Program as part of the YouthWorks initiative, a state-funded youth employment program. This program, which serves lowincome teens and young adults between the ages of 14-21, will now include hands-on learning modules in areas such as fi - nancial literacy, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. praised the partnership, stating, “This collaboration with Stickball. biz strengthens our city’s commitment to preparing the next generation for success. We are providing our young people with not just job opportunities, but the skills and confi dence they need to build lasting careers. Revere is investing in its future by ensuring that every youth in our community is workforce ready.” Sahal Laher, CEO of Stickball. biz, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with the City of Revere to empower the next generation of workers. This opportunity allows us to expand the reach of our program and support Revere’s youth in gaining essential life and workforce skills. Together, we will continue to grow this program and provide lasting value to the community.” Gerry Visconti, Director of Workforce Development, added, “We are thrilled to bring Stickball’s resources into our YouthWorks program. Our students will benefi t from their interactive approach, gaining fi nancial literacy and workplace skills that will set them apart in the job market. This partnership ensures that every student is given the tools they need for success.” For more information on the Workforce Readiness Program and how to get involved, visit City of Revere’s offi cial website. Update on lead service line programs in Revere Water and Sewer Dept. conducted more than 200 excavations in a two-month period; 80 lead service lines removed in the past year Special to Th e Advocate T he City of Revere is proud of its commitment to removing lead service lines from homes and providing UPDATE | SEE Page 11 safe, clean drinking water to residents. To remain in compliance with federal and state mandates, the City of 425r Broadway, Saugus Located adjacent to Kohls Plaza Route 1 South in Saugus at the intersection of Walnut Street We are on MBTA Bus Route 429 781-231-1111 We are a Skating Rink with Bowling Alleys, Arcade and two TV’s where the ball games are always on! PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE 12-7 p.m. Sunday Monday Tuesday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates Rollerblades/inline skates $3.00 additional cost Private Parties 7:30-11 p.m. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday $10.00 Price includes Roller Skates 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required Private Parties Private Parties 4-8 p.m. $10.00 8:30-11 p.m. $11. 18+ Adults Only After 7 PM - ID Required 12-9 p.m. $10.00 Everyone must pay admission after 6 p.m. Sorry No Checks - ATM on site Roller skate rentals included in all prices Inline Skate Rentals $3.00 additional BIRTHDAY & PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE www.roller-world.com
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