Gatlin Education Services, the world’s largest provider of online workforce development programs to colleges and universities, announced today that they have partnered with the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association to encourage Gatlin paralegal students to volunteer as advocates for abused and neglected children. Students who partner with CASA receive 30 hours of free advocacy training and valuable legal work experience as court-appointed advocates for children.
“The paralegal field is very competitive and I knew that in addition to my training certificate from Gatlin, I would also need legal work experience to have an edge while job hunting,” said Rachel Buker, GES student and CASA volunteer. “When I approached my instructor, Anita Whitby, about needing work experience, she connected me with CASA. Although I’ve just started my new job working at a firm that specializes in family law, I will continue to be a CASA volunteer for quite some time.”
Through their participation with CASA, Gatlin students will carry out an objective, systematic examination; identify resources and services for the child and facilitate a collaborative relationship between all parties involved; speak up for and plead the case of the child; and keep track of whether the orders of the court and child protective services agency plans are carried out.
“At Gatlin our goal is to empower students with knowledge and we are pleased that we could find a positive partnership that benefits our students as well as the community,” said Stephen Gatlin, CEO of Gatlin Education Services.
Established in 1989, Gatlin Education Services is the largest provider of Web-based, instructor-supported training to colleges and universities. GES open-enrollment programs are self-paced and designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.
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