Operation Fresh Start
Justin Lemke is an experienced teacher who has taught English and technology skills to students in grades 7 through 10. Justin also worked as an Administrative Project Manager and Educator. Furthermore, Justin served as a Youth Development Specialist in the Peace Corps, teaching health subjects and organizing community projects. Justin holds a Master of Education degree from Edgewood College and a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Northern Michigan University.
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Operation Fresh Start
Our Mission: Operation Fresh Start empowers emerging adults on a path to self-sufficiency through education, mentoring and employment training. A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Operation Fresh Start has provided comprehensive employment and training services to over 9,000 young adults (ages 16-24) in Dane County, Wisconsin since 1970. OFS programs are designed for a critical time in life: the transition to adulthood. They provide a path forward for emerging adults through mentoring, education, and employment training. OFS graduates earn their high school diploma, driver’s license, certifications in the construction and conservation fields, and gain college/career readiness skills. Participants are also giving back to the community -- building affordable homes for low-income families, completing conservation projects and environmental justice work in city and county parks. After program completion, OFS staff continue to support graduates as they transition into post-secondary education and/or self-sustaining employment.