Lawrenceville, GA—Gwinnett Technical College proudly announces its collaboration with the GiveWorx Construction Program – a transformative initiative aimed at empowering resilient students. The program spans 14-16 weeks, where students receive academic, hands-on skills training in construction, mentoring, job shadowing, and job readiness workshops in partnership with community and business partners, Home Builders Initiative/HBI, Home Depot, and local chapters of 100 Black Men Atlanta, Inc.
Gwinnett Tech hosted a field trip on Thursday, June 27, 2024, with students and parents to showcase post-high school options. During the tour, Gwinnett Tech emphasized the “3 E’s”: Enrolled, Employed, and Enlisted.
Dr. Cannon, the president of Gwinnett Technical College, expressed delight in the college’s collaboration with 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta Inc. and the GiveWorx program.“This partnership allows Gwinnett Tech to offer robust support to families as they navigate diverse educational pathways.”
Karen Foote, program director of the Giveworx Construction Program at GIVE Center East, says the main priority for the program is to address educational and employment gaps where students can see success in school, work, and community. Graduating its first class of 26 students with keynote speaker Dr.Calvin J. Watts, GCPS Superintendent, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Alvin J. Wilbanks Instructional Support Center is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our students.
100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta, Inc. chapter members actively engage with students, attending approximately five sessions. The students’ remarkable openness, respect, and commitment, coupled with an unwavering team of educators, parental support, and community partners, underscore the profound impact of the GiveWorx Construction Program.
Upon completion of the GIVEWORX construction program, students attain a PACT CORE certificate (a construction industry-recognized pre-apprenticeship credential) and the opportunity to enter the workforce or continue their journey along a selected career pathway through further education at a technical college, four-year university, or apprenticeship.
Gwinnett Tech offers over 140 degree, diploma, and certificate options that can be completed in two years or less. For more information, visit GwinnettTech.edu or call 770-962-7580.
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About Gwinnett Tech: Gwinnett Technical College, one of Georgia’s largest technical colleges, is committed to delivering relevant knowledge to meet the workforce training needs of its community. The college offers over 140 associate degrees, diplomas, certificate programs, and hundreds of seminars, workshops, and courses providing specialized training. Gwinnett Tech is Gwinnett County’s largest corporate training provider and serves residents and businesses in north Fulton County. Gwinnett Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call for questions about the accreditation of Gwinnett Technical College. In addition, some college programs hold separate licensure or accreditation status with appropriate agencies. For more information, visit GwinnettTech.edu. A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia.