Rick Aupperlee has worked for Laraway Youth
& Family Services for 18 years. In his present role as School-to-Work
Coordinator, he introduces students to the work world. He helps them
understand expectations and supports needed to find success on the job.
He also works with employers to insure they feel well-supported as they
help youth find their footing at work.
Rick is a strong advocate for hunger
awareness and action. Laraway's School-to-Work students often start with
volunteer experiences at local food shelves and the Johnson Community
Meal. They develop valuable work readiness skills (e.g., showing up on
time, maintaining a positive attitude, completing tasks as requested,
etc.).
"...Rick always has a smile on his face, everybody knows his name
just like 'Norm' on Cheers in this town," wrote Tom Fondakowski, Dining
Services Director at Northern Vermont University and Johnson Community Meal
partner. "Rick is a soft spoken, modest man, but his tireless
efforts, in my opinion, don't get recognized by our community leaders and I wanted
to make sure he gets some recognition for everything he does, not only for his
community, but giving our youth opportunity at Laraway, assistance to those in
need, and coordinating all of us."
Congratulations, Rick! We are fortunate to count you as a
colleague.
(PHOTO: Orah Moore
Photography)
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