Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 7
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): District 7
An Item to Allocate an Amount Not to Exceed $3,000 of the Reserve for Appropriation contributed towards The Hank Stewart Foundation & Southwest DeKalb Alumni 16th Annual Career Day programming.
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Information Contact: Commissioner LaDena Bolton
Phone Number: 404-371-2204
PURPOSE:
The Purpose of This Agenda Item is to provide funding for The Hank Stewart Foundation & Southwest DeKalb Alumni 16th Annual Career Day programming.
NEED/IMPACT:
Supporting The Hank Stewart Foundation & Southwest DeKalb Alumni 16th Annual Career Day programming Southwest DeKalb Alumni Career Day is an investment in a proven pipeline of opportunity for students who are actively shaping their futures. This programming connects current scholars with alumni who have navigated college, careers, and community leadership, giving students access to real-world guidance they rarely receive in traditional classrooms. By supporting this initiative, the county helps create a space where students can explore career paths, build mentorship relationships, and gain the confidence and practical knowledge needed to compete in an evolving workforce. The impact extends beyond a single event-Career Day strengthens community ties, reinforces a culture of achievement, and ensures that Southwest DeKalb students see themselves reflected in successful professionals who once walked the same halls.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An Amount not to exceed $3,000 of the District 7 Reserve for Appropriation, contributed towards The Hank Stewart Foundation & Southwest DeKalb Alumni Career day programming
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the allocation of an amount not to exceed $3,000.00 for The Hank Stewart Foundation & Southwest DeKalb Alumni Programming.