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Kelvin Craig, a 23-year-old former foster child, is not much different than the approximately 700 young adults who age out of Georgia’s foster care system each year.
At age 18 he moved out of his fourth foster home into an independent transition program. Two years later, he decided to pursue a career in computer programming and enrolled at Athens Technical College.
After six weeks, however, he dropped out because he couldn’t get a ride to school. And now he is stuck with a $636 Pell Grant to pay off with no degree and no job. He previously held a series of low-paying hourly jobs in manufacturing, landscaping and working with a land surveying company.
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U.S. Department Of Labor Awards TCSG $4.85 Million in Strengthening Community College Training Grants
The “Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants” aim to address the skill development needs of employers and to support workers in gaining skills and transition quickly from unemployment to employment.
February 16, 2021
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced the award of $4.85 million to a consortium of Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) colleges to help meet labor market demands for a skilled workforce. The “Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants” aim to address the skill development needs of employers and to support workers in gaining skills and transition quickly from unemployment to employment. The grants also build the capacity of community and technical colleges to address challenges associated with the Coronavirus pandemic, such as expanding online and technology-enabled learning.
School delays, preps underway ahead of possible slick driving conditions as temperatures dip
11Alive Chief Meteorologist Chris Holcomb said we don t expect any winter precipitation, but could see slick spots as temperatures drop. Author: 11Alive Staff Updated: 10:44 AM EST February 16, 2021
ATLANTA As rain falls on Monday and temperatures dip below freezing overnight, there is some concern for slick spots on the roads in the early morning hours.
Already, Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that state offices will have a two-hour delay on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Now, some schools and some agencies have also announced delays and changes for for students.
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UpdatedTue, Feb 16, 2021 at 1:06 am ET
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Classes throughout Gwinnett County are being delayed, canceled or forced online Tuesday in anticipation of black ice on roads in north and middle Georgia. (Shutterstock / RozenskiP)
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA Classes throughout Gwinnett County are being delayed, canceled or forced online Tuesday in anticipation of black ice on roads in north and middle Georgia.
Gwinnett County Schools announced that Tuesday will be a digital-learning day, with all classes conducted online. Teachers will lead instruction from home and will not be required to report to their schools.
Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville will open at 10 a.m., with classes before then to be conducted virtually. Essentially workers are to report for their normally scheduled hours.
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01/27/2021
The City of Suwanee is both happy and sad to announce the retirement of two beloved 20+ year employees, whose contributions have been integral to the success of our community.
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After 23 years of service to the city and a total of 47 years in law enforcement,
Suwanee Police Chief Mike Jones has announced his retirement. During his tenure, the Suwanee Police Department has more than doubled in size. The department became accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies in 2010 – one of just 56 in Georgia – and in 2016, the department was named the Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates. Chief Jones was also named Outstanding Chief of the Year by the