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Student of the Week
Student of the Week
Vanessa Watkins is the most recent Student of the Week! Vanessa, who is an Army Veteran, is also the veteran in this cohort. She is a mother and grandmother. And she describes herself as a handy woman. Vanessa is excited about the Do School program and the opportunity to hone her skills. She says she likes doing a great job and she does n
Vanessa Watkins is the most recent Student of the Week! Vanessa, who is an Army Veteran, is also the veteran in this cohort. She is a mother and grandmother. And she describes herself as a handy woman. Vanessa is excited about the Do School program and the opportunity to hone her skills. She says she likes doing a great job and she does not like cutting corners. So, she’s interested in learning as much as she can so she can continue to present her best self, increasing her possibilities and opportunities while better positioning herself and her family for success. Vanessa, who is always optimistic, daily demonstrates dependability, accountability, willingness to learn and to help others. Vanessa Watkins exemplifies the “Can Do” spirit and is this week’s Student of the Week. Congratulations!
Continuous Training
Student of the Week
From the classroom to the computer lab. From the learning lab to the construction site. Online courses, in-person classes, on-the-job training, hands-on workshops, and job shadowing. Construction skills, life skills and job skills. This 20-week program cycle offers a blended approach to learning and provides various opportunities to be y
From the classroom to the computer lab. From the learning lab to the construction site. Online courses, in-person classes, on-the-job training, hands-on workshops, and job shadowing. Construction skills, life skills and job skills. This 20-week program cycle offers a blended approach to learning and provides various opportunities to be your best self. The CAN DO Crew learns skills and sets goals to ensure they are prepared for their next chapter.
Press Releases and News of Interest
Press Releases and News of Interest
*Published to the front page of the Winston-Salem Journal - Call to Action - July 22, 2025.*
*Piedmont Federal featured our cohort and site superintendent in a commercial segment airing on WXII 12 - TV Commercial - on May 12, 2025.*
Featured in The Winston-Salem Foundation’s Annual Report in their Stories of Impact index: wsfoundation.org/
*Published to the front page of the Winston-Salem Journal - Call to Action - July 22, 2025.*
*Piedmont Federal featured our cohort and site superintendent in a commercial segment airing on WXII 12 - TV Commercial - on May 12, 2025.*
Featured in The Winston-Salem Foundation’s Annual Report in their Stories of Impact index: wsfoundation.org/stories/the-do-school - in Aug. 2023
CollegeNET Grant Supports Do School in Building Construction Skills and Advancing Upward Mobility - Business Wire, Feb. 22, 2022
Building An Inclusive Economy Grant Recipient - Dec. 16, 2021
Winston-Salem Foundation Announces .Mission-Aligned Investment to The Do School - Dec. 8, 2021
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