Graduates of a program aimed at helping teens with their transition from foster care will get a new laptop computer today, thanks to the Orange Duffel Bag Foundation.

The 25 youths ages 15 to 19 will have completed a life coaching program through the nonprofit organization, which helps improve the outlook for young people who are in foster care.

The graduation is at noon at Macon State College. At the ceremony, each graduate will receive an orange duffel bag with a computer.

Sam Bracken, founder of the program, will be guest speaker at the graduation.

Bracken was homeless at age 15, but he earned a football scholarship to Georgia Tech and later became a successful executive.

He co-authored the book My Orange Duffel Bag: A Journey to Radical Change. His success story is a basis for the program.

Mike Daly, chairman of the foundations board of directors, said Macon was identified as an area with a high number of at-risk youths, so the foundation decided to hold classes there.

Daly said Macon residents supported the program overwhelmingly, so he hopes to hold more classes this fall.

We have been welcomed with open arms, he said.

The program encourages youths to discover and develop their passions and create a comprehensive life plan.

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Youths graduating from ‘life coaching’ program