1. Challenges come so we can grow and be
prepared for things we are not equipped to
handle now. When we face our challenges
with faith, prepared to learn, willing to
make changes, and if necessary, to let go,
we are demanding our power be turned on.
--- Iyanla Vanzant
Expect the Best
School is tough! Our
mission is to equip
adolescent girls with
information and skills that
explore traditional & non-
traditional career
opportunities.
Project WOW’s goal is
to provide diligent
mentoring, hands-on
training, & high ethical
life skills.
Plaquemines Parish School Board
1484 Woodland Highway
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
www.ppsb.org
E: tgraham@ppsb.org
P: 504.595.6600
M: 504-451.6287
F: 504.328.4550
Medical Explorations
Electrical Operations
WOW does Body Combat
Productive Change
To Last
A Lifetime
The WOW
Experience
Mrs. Tracey E. Graham-McCrory
Program Facilitator

2. 5 Days
June 6th
-9th
& June 13th
Monday
----Meet and Greet 7:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Director of Personnel SMG---What’s in an
Interview?
Lisa Wharton & Maria Jones
Director of Personnel and Staffing
Michael Fortune, Professional Stylist
Educational & Career Financing: How much
can you spend in 1 hour? $5.000.00
What Not to Wear—“Dillards”
Proper Fittings, Business & Casual Wear
Mrs. Jacqueline Stumf,
Women’s Apparel Specialist
Cosmetic Applications
Leslie, Cosmetics Manager
****Lunch @ Saints Facility
A little Inspiration from Saints
Representatives @ Saints Camp
Tuesday
State Police Troop B
With Trooper Melissa Maty
DWI Presentation, Safe Driving “Buckle
Up”, Safe Surfing on the Internet:
“Avoiding Child Predators”, Sexting and
Legal Aspects, Statutory Laws, Conflict
Resolution
SANE presentations
(Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners)
Bridget Gardner, RN
Lunch with the Troopers & Captain
You are it!! There is nothing in this
world more important, more precious,
more perfect than you!!
Don’t Give It Away!!
Wednesday
Building Educational Careers
Tour of Nunez Community College
Nursing and Culinary Program
Tour of Delgado School of Nursing
Corlis Wilson
Xavier University
“Day in the Life of a Freshman”
Mrs. Gia Soublet, Asst. VP of Campaigns
Design Your Career:
What Hat Will You Wear?
Service Learning—Passing out Roses at
Riverbend Nursing Home
Thursday
Trade & Skills Career, August Santos
Apprenticeship Coordinator Training
Directory
Visit to Trade & Skills Venue*****
Sheet Rock, Painting, Welding,
Glazing, Using a Blow Torch, Lift
Operations, Plumbing & Electrical
Training
Visit & Tour, Chevron Oronite Company with
Kisha Ingalls, Process Engineer
Lunch with Engineers
Prensentations
What else do we provide?
 Positive self-esteem
 Character building
 Educational values
 Situational awareness
 Coping skills
 Decision making skills
 Financial literacy
Celebrating a Week of
Empowerment
Lunch
Photo Session
&
Inspirational
Testimonies
from Business
& Entrepreneur
Leaders
Monday, June 13th