JOBS FOR GEORGIA GRADUATES 21ST ANNUAL STATE CAREER ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE

The Jobs for Georgia Graduates 21st Annual State Career Association Conference was held on March 4, 2008 at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. Approximately 650 seniors representing 25 high schools from throughout the state were in attendance. The conference included an Opening Session, College/Career Fair and Life Skills Workshops.

The College/Career Fair was quite successful in not only providing on-site admission to our students but several students were awarded scholarships. Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina awarded $190,000 in scholarship awards and Fort Valley State University Awarded the Presidential Scholarship in the amount of $75,000 to John Crunk from North Springs Charter High School.

Martha Zoller was the luncheon keynote speaker. Ms. Zoller is a radio and television talk show host. Her message to the students emphasized the need to work hard and take full advantage of the opportunities that come your way.

We were entertained by the renowned Dougherty Comprehensive High School Performing Arts Choral. The choral performed two selections which included, “We Shall Overcome” and “Love Train”. The luncheon concluded with the presentation of state competition award winners.

Mr. Wayne Mack served as the awards presenter.

Lauren Dansby, a senior at North Springs High School sings the National Anthem at the Awards Luncheon.

Commissioner Thurmond and Nedra Wakefield present David E. Gordon, Jr. with a certificate of appreciation for 20 years of service.

Nedra Wakefied, Martha Zoller and Commissioner Thurmond seated at the Head Table of the Awards Luncheon.

Martha Zoller, radio and television host is the keynote speaker.

Jean C. Arias, a senior at Clarke Central High School shares an inspirational story of how he changed his attitude about school and his future.

Commissioner Thurmond, thanks Ms. Phyllis Thompson, Director of Admissions for Benedict College for attending and the college fair and presenting students with $190.000 in scholarship awards.

Dr. Maxine Easom, principal of Clarke Central High School gives greetings at the Awards Luncheon.

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