The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Tuesday, March 28, 1995                TAG: 9503280013
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A14  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   22 lines

THE SKILLS CENTER

I would like to enlighten the public about a too often overlooked public school, Norfolk Skills Center. The center provides free accredited training in several fields.

My choice was the horticulture program. This has been the most positive experience in my life. I have high expectations to be employed soon, thanks to the center's 80 percent-plus job-placement rate.

Students receive travel reimbursement and may be eligible for other benefits.

CATHY HAW

Norfolk, March 14, 1995 by CNB