Graduation Time for 'Z'

We all know her as 'Z,' the end of the alphabet. In a weeks, Z will see another end - the finale of her NEW pre-apprenticeship training program.

NEW (or Nontraditional Employment for Women) is a nonprofit organization that trains women for skilled jobs in construction and other blue-collar industries.

Z is in the carpentry program. Soon she'll enter into a full apprenticeship. Look out for her official graduation in 2008. Meanwhile, she can be found smiling at The Ali Forney Day Center.