Jocelyne Saldivar-Guerrero says goodbye to her classmates as she finishes her time in the Denver Public Schools program designed for 18-to-21-year-old students.

Amir Smith smiles during the nachos and pizza party to celebrate graduation at the Life Skills Center at Northeast Early College in Denver.

Raissa Naitoroum is ready to tackle a plate of nachos the students made together. The program helps them learn skills to help transition from school to adult life.