07/23/2026
On Tuesday, July, 21st, 2026, OPERATION: SEED, INC. had the honor of spending time with a very impressive group of young adults for a Sow What You Know Life Skill Munch and Learn session at the Youth Focus Inc TLP HEARTH Program in High Point! The Career Readiness session was led by Mr. Chandler Price, who serves as our Educational System Subject Matter Expert.
Mr. Price is an Educator in the Guilford County Schools System, an Afterschool Program CEO serving Brightwood Elementary School, and a Licensed Early Childcare Educator! The information and wisdom that he shared included…Resume Building, Professionalism, Networking, Personal Appearance, Job vs Career, Interview Etiquette, Internships, Mentorship, Job Shadowing, Relationships, Certifications, and much, much more! Mr. Price was amazing!
These young adults were tuned in, well-versed, and goal-oriented! Their career interests include: Nursing, Forensics, Aeronautics, Therapy/Counseling, Art/Graphic Design, Anime, and Content Creator/Influencer Marketing.
Two challenges that the young adults shared: Time Management and How to Get Started in a Desired Career.
Connections and conversations continued after the session; and we look forward to returning in a few weeks for Part 2!
Our sincere “Thanks!” to Ms. Niya (Case Manager), the young adults, and Ms. Maggie Cook, Development Manager, for this wonderful opportunity and their kindness!
Much appreciation to Joanne (Marketing Manager) at Chick fil A on John Gordon Pkwy. in High Point (https://www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/nc/eastchester) for the meal discount; and to our corporate and individual supporters! Your investments are crucial to our vision and mission. We do not take your support for granted. Thank you!
Skyla Credit Union, Enterprise Mobility, Chick-fil-A, 4imprint
Sincerely,
The Servant Leaders/Board Members of OPERATION: SEED, INC.:
Teresa Gilliard, Board Chair
Denise Little, Treasurer
Karen Moore, Assistant Treasurer
Ebony Gilliard, Secretary
Chandler Price, Educational System SME
Bernadette Potts, Executive Director/Founder
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From the Youth Focus website:
“The HEARTH Transitional Living Program provides supervised housing for male and female youth ages 18-21 for up to 18 months.
During their stay in the program, all of a youth’s living expenses are taken care of so they can focus on accomplishing goals that will ensure success in their future. Each youth sets goals specific to their situation to transition from the program to stable housing, obtain their high school diploma and/or college degree, receive needed vocational training to gain and maintain employment, develop permanent connections with caring adults, and improve their social-emotional well-being. During their stay in the program, they gain life skills such as conflict resolution, money management, meal planning and preparation, goal setting, and more.
This program is designed to be similar to dormitory-style housing with clustered apartments leased by Youth Focus. Two youth share a two-bedroom apartment, and one apartment serves as the staff office and a common gathering space for program participants.
Located in High Point, NC, this program allows youth some independence while still having staff support nearby as they learn and practice independent living skills. Youth who have benefited greatly from this program include homeless youth and young people who have aged out of the foster care system without the needed support to live successfully on their own.”
https://www.youthfocus.org
