Title
The Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program: A Life Saving Impact
Format
Individual Presentation
First Presenter's Institution
Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program
Second Presenter's Institution
N/A
Third Presenter's Institution
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Fourth Presenter's Institution
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Fifth Presenter's Institution
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Strand #1
Academic Achievement & School Leadership
Strand #2
Family & Community
Strand #1
Head: Academic Achievement & Leadership
Strand #2
Head: Academic Achievement & Leadership
Relevance
Presenter will provide.
Brief Program Description
The consequences of dropping out of high school can have serious, long-term repercussions not only for individuals, but for families, communities, and society at large. The Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program was created as a means to provide a positive future to those who believe that there is a better life if they would only make a decision to Rise to the ChalleNGe! Since 1993, Georgia has graduated over 17,035 young people from this program and over 50% have earned an academic credential, either a GED or high school diploma, that provided them the ticket to a more productive future.
Summary
The consequences of dropping out of high school can have serious, long-term repercussions not only for individuals, but for families, communities, and society at large. The Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program was created as a means to provide a positive future to those who believe that there is a better life if they would only make a decision to Rise to the ChalleNGe! Since 1993, Georgia has graduated over 17,035 young people from this program and over 50% have earned an academic credential, either a GED or high school diploma, that provided them the ticket to a more productive future.
Evidence
Presenter will provide.
Biographical Sketch
David bill is an experienced Strategic Integrated Communication professional with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Creative enrollment management professional. Excellent understanding of enrollment and recruiting processes necessary for institutional growth. Seasoned strategic business development professional with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Communication and Media Studies from Walden University. Skilled in Video Journalism, Journalism, Photojournalism, Interviewing, and Social Media.
Presentation Year
2020
Start Date
3-9-2020 1:15 PM
End Date
3-9-2020 2:30 PM
Recommended Citation
Bill, David, "The Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program: A Life Saving Impact" (2020). National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference. 173.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannah/2020/2020/173
The Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program: A Life Saving Impact
The consequences of dropping out of high school can have serious, long-term repercussions not only for individuals, but for families, communities, and society at large. The Georgia Youth ChalleNGe Program was created as a means to provide a positive future to those who believe that there is a better life if they would only make a decision to Rise to the ChalleNGe! Since 1993, Georgia has graduated over 17,035 young people from this program and over 50% have earned an academic credential, either a GED or high school diploma, that provided them the ticket to a more productive future.