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.