Resource Training and Solutions
137 23rd Street South
Sartell, Minn.
(320) 255-3236
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Project RISE is a partnership put in place to serve kids and families in a way that provides hope by helping students become successful, thriving adults within the community. The project addresses many of the issues that may lead individuals to engage with the criminal justice system. Project RISE is a collaborative, restorative approach in working with these community members that seeks to align services and systems in a better way so that all stakeholders have a sense of ownership and responsibility for youth within the community. The ultimate goal of Project RISE is to build a healthier, stronger community.
Pine County, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and East Central Schools received Resource Training and Solutions’ Bridge Award for their collaborative work on Project RISE (Restorative Investment for Student Empowerment). East Central Schools received the award on Monday, November 19, presented by Mark Schmitz, executive director, Resource Training and Solutions, at the East Central school board meeting.
Pine County and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe received their awards on Wednesday, December 5, presented by Martha Roth, Member Care Coordinator, Resource Training and Solutions, at the Pine County Commissioners meeting.
Those honored at the East Central School Board Meeting and Pine County Commissioners Meeting for work with Project RISE: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Education Mentor and Office Manage, Carla Big Bear; Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Director of Government Affairs, Katie Draper; East Central Schools Superintendent, Andy Almos; East Central High School Principal, Stef Youngberg; East Central Schools Resource Officer/Pine County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Zak Vork; Pine County Administrator, Dave Minke; Pine County Attorney, Reese Frederickson; Pine County Health and Human Services Director, Becky Foss; Director of Pine County Probation, Terry Fawcett; and Pine County Sheriff, Jeff Nelson.
The Resource Training and Solutions' Bridge Award celebrates those who advance innovative solutions, demonstrate meaningful progress in their community, and advocate for positive change. Criteria for the award includes collaboration with others in an effort to build a “bridge” between member organizations and other groups that innovate a new process, access, or solution to a problem. The organization must go above-and-beyond normal operations for consideration.
Resource Training and Solutions a nonprofit, public corporation, is one of nine Minnesota service cooperatives that provides support services, training, and resources that contribute to Region 7 member success.