Program Highlight: CBIP Completion & Workforce Transition

During the fourth quarter, the Christopher A. Pugh II Center proudly celebrated the successful completion of the Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Program (CBIP) and Needs Assessment by 32 young men. This milestone marks a significant step forward in each participant’s personal and professional journey.

Throughout the program, participants took part in structured sessions focused on emotional regulation, decision-making, conflict resolution, and goal-setting. These core areas are critical to building self-awareness, accountability, and long-term behavioral change. As a result of this work, participants demonstrated stronger coping skills, improved communication, and increased confidence in navigating everyday challenges.

The CBIP and Needs Assessment phase serves as a foundational intervention aimed at reducing recidivism and supporting sustainable personal growth. By addressing thinking patterns, behavior, and readiness for change, CPC ensures that participants are prepared to move forward with clarity and purpose.

Following this achievement, all 32 participants have now transitioned into specialized vocational and career-readiness pathways, including: HVAC Apprenticeship, Kings Who Cook Culinary Arts Program, and Introduction to Software Development, offering a pathway into digital literacy and tech-based employment opportunities

These next steps reflect CPC’s commitment to not only support behavioral transformation, but also to connect young men to real workforce pathways that promote economic stability and long-term success.

CPC remains dedicated to equipping young men with the skills, mindset, and opportunities they need to unlock their potential and fulfill their purpose.