The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, today announced funding of $200,000 to Thrive Community Youth Network. The minister was joined at Thrive’s headquarters for the announcement by Angela Crockwell, executive director at Thrive, and Jamie Korab, MHA for the District of Waterford Valley.

The funding this fiscal year will support Thrive programs and the delivery of the Canadian Adult Education Credential test. Starting in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the Provincial Government will provide $175,000 annually to support Thrive’s operational costs including outreach outside the Northeast Avalon region.

Thrive has operated its education program for more than 15 years, resulting in more than 1,000 young people improving their educational outcomes and pursuing post-secondary education and employment. The program provides educational support for foundational literacy and numeracy through the Canadian Adult Education Credential for clients of Thrive, Murphy Centre students, and the general public. The Canadian Adult Education Credential test replaces the former General Educational Development (GED) test, which ended in May 2024.

Thrive was established in 2001 and is part of the Provincial Government’s Community Youth Network. The Community Youth Network provides services and support to youth 12-18 years of age who live in poverty and have limited access to mainstream programs and services.

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“Our government is pleased to provide $200,000 this year to Thrive to continue the organization’s important educational support for vulnerable youth. We are pleased to assist Thrive as they work with youth and give them the tools they need to pursue post-secondary education and employment opportunities. By supporting our aspiring youth, we are supporting the future of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education

“Thrive is thrilled to secure this funding from the Department of Education. Thrive serves approximately 100 youth annually through our education programming and have consistently had to waitlist young people due to limited resources. This funding will allow us to expand the number of youth we serve, support young people outside of the St. John’s area, and expand our capacity to operate the province’s Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) testing centre. We look forward to growing our services and helping more young people achieves their educational goals.”
Angela Crockwell
Executive Director, Thrive

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