Our 2024 Vocational Summer Grow Program was a HUGE SUCCESS!
Summer GROW is a week-long experiential program that exposes students to work readiness training, career explornation, self-advocacy, and other activites, all delivered in the student's community. Each day is filled with experiencesfrom five required ares: Work Readiness Training, Self-Advocacy Job Exploration, Work-Based Learning, and Counseling. Easterseals Southern Georgia sponsored Vocational GROW Programs this summer in six communities throughout Southern Georgia.
This program would not be possible without the support of our local community. THANK YOU to the following businessess and community members who donated their time and talents.
Thomasville Chamber of Commerce
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
Mitchell County Chamber of Commerce
Albany State University
Albany Technial College
Southern Regionl Technical College
Cairo High School
Pelham City Charter School
Thomasville Highschool
Mitchell County Commissioner
Okenfenokee Swamp Park
Flowerwood Nursery Inc.
Thomasville Humane Society
Publix
Piggly Wiggly
Winn Dixie
Food Lion
Shine and Sawdust Custom Creations
Freedom Hooves
Deja Brew
Georgia Foestry Association
Fosters Freeze
American Signature Furniture
GTC Galleria Mall
Roses
Chef Travis
Chick-fil-A
Decatur Fire and Rescue
Memorial Satilla Health
CVS
Waters Argicultural Laboratories, INC.
Hands and Hearts for Horses
Tifton Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Dollar Tree
The Home Depot
B Keith Jones - Planning and Consulting
Dominic Fredo - Powerworks Director of Contract
Santiana White, MSW - Purpose Counseling, INC.
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Geogria Department of Public Health