Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Dr. Seuss wrote a wonderful book entitled “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” It is a popular graduation gift for middle and high school graduates as well as college grads. Here at Soup Of Success, we read this book in the opening weeks of our programming. It really is amazing how this simple childrens book can have such a profound impact on a person as they look to their future.

Our Soup of Success job and life skills training program participants and staff are beginning to eagerly anticipate their upcoming graduation on October 2. The women are currently in the process of finishing up their job shadowing experiences and writing their “Future Stories.”

Graduation is always a bittersweet time for participants, staff and volunteers alike. While we are sad to see them go, we are excited for the women to take the next step in their journey into employment or further education. Staff have greatly enjoyed our time getting to know the women in this group, watching the “aha!” moments, supporting the struggles, and celebrating the achievements and advancements.

The women themselves are experiencing a sort of “anxious excitement” which is not at all unlike previous SOS classes. They are looking forward to pursuing their interests and new directions, but are also concerned about the current economic climate in our county, and the fear of the unknown. We remind them regularly that they are always welcome at Church Community Services and that our computer and staff resources will always be available to them. They will always have a home base here with us.