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Elmer Yarborough

Elmer Yarborough

Portland OIC/Rosemary Anderson High School

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Elmer's work combines: Education, Law, and Accomplishing Goals

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Day In The Life

Case Manager/Youth Advocate

Manage a caseload of 60+ youth in employment and training services.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

    Benson Polytechnic High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

    Portland Community College

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Social and Human Service Assistants:

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    A Passion for Youth.

  • 2.

    Volunteering in the Community.

  • 3.

    Becoming a Youth pastor.

  • 4.

    Working as a School Counselor.

  • 5.

    Attending College.

  • 6.

    Fighting for youth.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Myself:

    You would not ever amount to anything. You are ugly. You are a loser. You will be just like your father. You will die young. You will be in jail. You will not graduate.

  • How I responded:

    I believed in me. I worked hard for everything I have. I gave my all to whatever I did. I let the noise motivate me. I made sure to look after others. I encouraged myself.