Ready to Shine: RUTH YouthBuild Seniors Take Their Portraits

At RUTH YouthBuild, the journey to graduation is filled with milestones, and this month, our seniors reached a big one: senior portraits.

With just weeks to go before the big day, students stepped in front of the camera to capture the moment they’ve been working toward all year. These portraits aren’t just about pictures. They represent persistence, growth, and the promise of what’s ahead.

RUTH YouthBuild is a program for young people ages 16-24 who want to earn their high school diploma while gaining job training, leadership development, and life skills. It’s a paid opportunity to learn, grow, and plan for a stronger future, all within a supportive and empowering community. Whether students are coming back from setbacks or starting fresh, RUTH gives them the tools and encouragement to thrive.

Graduation is ACE’s biggest celebration of the year, and each portrait taken this month represents the effort, resilience, and transformation that makes that celebration so meaningful.

If you know someone who’s ready for a new chapter, RUTH YouthBuild could be the right place to begin.

🎓 Stay tuned for graduation day highlights coming soon. Learn more or refer someone by clicking the button below.

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