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Putting Students First: HireSmart Cares Celebrates Career Success at North Georgia Signing Days
While most people think of signing days as celebrations for star athletes heading to college, HireSmart Cares celebrates different “announce-the-destination” moments — ones that often don’t make headlines, but are just as life-changing. These moments took center stage recently as Mark and Anne Lackey, co-founders of HireSmart Cares, attended career signing day ceremonies in North…
Building the Future: HireSmart Cares Awards Grant for Student Drone and Robotics Projects
HireSmart Cares has awarded a $3,063 grant to the mechatronics program at Empower College and Career Center in Jackson County, funding a project that allows students to design, build, and program fully functional drones and robotic devices. "Kids are super excited and interested when you throw out words like drones," said Don Loggins, Advanced Technology…
Vann, Puckett Win Prizes in HireSmart Book Design Contest
Jayah Vann earned the $500 top prize for a recent book cover design contest at Commerce High School, while Katrina Puckett took second place and earned $200. Both designed covers for "The Hustle Handbook: Lessons They Don't Teach You IN SCHOOL, but Life Will," by Mark Lackey, Co-founder of HireSmart Cares, a local nonprofit focused…
HireSmart Grant Funds Formal Luncheon at High School ‘Adulting Day’
From changing tires to proper table etiquette, Commerce High School seniors gained valuable life skills during the school's fourth annual "Adulting Day." The April 17 event, supported by a $1,800 grant from HireSmart Cares, offered students hands-on experience with essential tasks they'll face after graduation. "In the morning, they have rotations where they go around…
Teen’s Creativity Pays Off in HireSmart Cares Book Design Contest
Sophia Grier earned the $500 top prize for a recent book cover design contest at Madison County High School. The sophomore created a cover for "The Hustle Handbook: Lessons They Don't Teach You IN SCHOOL, but Life Will," by Mark Lackey, Co-founder of HireSmart Cares, a local nonprofit focused on workforce development. Lackey's autobiography details…
HireSmart Supports College and Career Fair
Students from Jackson County High School and East Jackson High Schools recently connected with representatives from 38 businesses, industries, and post-secondary institutions during a college and career fair hosted at Empower College and Career Center in Jefferson, Georgia. The April 1 event exposed 9th-12th grade students to various career and college opportunities. Students had the…
HireSmart Backs Jordan’s Mission to Build Skills That Matter
Ag mechanics instructor Cody Jordan doesn’t like sitting still. He’s happiest when he’s moving and creating value for himself and others with his hands. Now, he’s helping teens at the Empower College and Career Center in Jefferson find exactly that kind of life for themselves — a “get-out-and-build-value” mindset that comes with hands-on abilities. Jordan’s…