By Patrick Lynn
The Boys & Girls Club of Portage County is partnering with UPS for a new certification course open to local teens.
In honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Club has announced a free opportunity for Portage Co. teens to participate in the UPS Road Code Certification course.
The program is led by the Club’s YouthForce. Core elements focus on different safety principles, including basic instruction to the consequences of risky behaviors such as talking on cell phones, texting, or drinking while driving.
The program employs state-of-the-art reality driving simulations.
“Participants essentially feel like they are behind the wheel of a sports car, encountering common road hazards to react to,” said Jeremy Higgins, BGC Director of Workforce Development.
The course is being held at the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County’s Guided Pathways to Success (GPS)…
