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  ACHIEVE Selected For National Training To Improve Employment Services VESTAL (WBNG) -- The local chapter of ACHIEVE, an organization that provides services to people with disabilities , was one of 13 selected from across the country to participate in a federal program. The National Expansion of Employment Opportunity Network, or NEON, project allows organizations to strengthen their ability and help people with disabilities find jobs. “The focus of the project is to assist people with disabilities in finding competitive integrated employment in their communities,” said Vice President of Programs for ACHIEVE Laura Thompson.

  Parents can text "CHICAGOKIDS" to 21000 to be notified of gatherings their children may attend and help prevent their children from engaging. Walker says thousands of parents have signed up and shared information that led to the cancellation of four planned takeovers during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. He hopes more companies get involved with the jobs program as a longterm solution to teen crime. "This affects everybody. This is not a one person problem, this is a community problem," Walker said. "This is a stepping stone to show them that we do care. We’re willing to give them a chance. We have to stop turning our backs against our youth."