Exploring potential career opportunities through in-person engagement was the focus of the Fort Ritchie Community Center’s Teen Summit. More than 60 teens participated in the event, which featured a keynote speaker, a catered lunch, door prizes, and representatives from 35 different career fields. Participants heard from keynote speaker Jeremiah Reynolds, who shared how a series…

Developing the “soft” skills necessary to be successful in the workforce is the goal of a new teen program offered by the Fort Ritchie Community Center. The Community Center has received a $30,000 grant from the Rural Maryland Council to pilot the new initiative. In addition to learning new skills, the teens will also have…