PCOM Georgia is accepting applications for the PCOM Georgia Opportunities Academy, sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Community Partnerships. The academy is set for June 26–30, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the PCOM Georgia campus in Suwanee. This free program is open to rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade Gwinnett County area high school students who have an interest in health care. The application deadline is April 21.
Christy Finley, diversity and inclusion program coordinator, says: “In many instances, high school students may be limited in their exposure to various areas within the healthcare field and others may not realize they want to pursue a career in health care. The academy is a unique opportunity to connect high school students with current and future healthcare professionals who can provide them with the tools necessary to determine if health care is the right career for them.”
The aim of the five-day camp is to introduce students who identify as African-American, Latinx or are traditionally underrepresented in medicine to college readiness and careers in health care. Students attending the academy will engage in career exploration, practice critical thinking skills and collaboration by engaging in problem-based learning, and develop the skills and self-confidence needed to successfully apply to and navigate college.
During camp, lessons in nutrition, anatomy, CPR and trauma will be covered. Students will be introduced to careers in pharmacy, physical therapy, medicine and research. They will learn alongside current and future healthcare professionals, while participating in clinical skills simulations and anatomy labs.
Hudgens offering 10 art scholarships for local students
The Hudgens Center for Arts and Learning now is offering 10 scholarships for qualifying K-12 students to take any art class at The Hudgens for free of charge. The classes will begin March 20, 2022.
The funding comes from the Community Block Grant for Gwinnett County. These scholarships are designed to provide quality art education opportunities for families and children experiencing economic hardship. Those interested should get in touch with Stephanie Lloyd by contacting her at slloyd@thehudgens.org.
Norcross awards $65,000 in Rescue Plan grants
The City of Norcross has awarded $65,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Small Business Grants to six local small businesses. Three years after the COVID-19 global pandemic rocked our nation, aftershocks are still being felt by many small business owners.
Norcross Mayor Craig Newton says: “Four countries and a cross-section of genders and sexual orientations were represented among this year’s grant recipients. While these diversities may set them apart, they all share a commitment to our community and economic development in Norcross. What earned these six business leaders an ARPA grant is that their companies have experienced an unfortunate decline due to COVID-19. It’s our hope that these funds will help foster a return to ‘business as usual’ or – even better – new growth in their client base and bottom lines.”
With award amounts based on 2019 annual revenues, this year’s ARPA Small Business Grant recipients included:
- CNU Medical Institute, Emelia Orubele: awarded $10,000: Located at 5855 Jimmy Carter Boulevard, this technical school trains and certifies its students to work in the medical field.
- Kiian Silver: Viren Solanki: awarded $10,000: Located inside the Global Mall this jeweler primarily sources its jewelry from India.
- Fleecher Designs : Laura Balfour: awarded $10,000: Located on South Peachtree Street, this is a full-service branding and graphic design studio.
- The Local Peach: Chef Nona D. Johnson and Briana Murray, awarded $10,000: Located at 125 Lawrenceville Street, this market provides chef-inspired prepared meals and catering.
- Silky Corp, dba Ladlee: Hayal Bhatt – Awarded $15,000: Located inside the Global Mall, this company represents one of the largest showrooms featuring high-end Indian fashion in the country.
- HNS Logistics: Hyung “Harry” Seon Park: awarded $10,000: Located at 5720 Buford Highway, this logistics and supply chain company primarily serves Korean businesses with import and export services.
To qualify, small business grant applicants must represent a domestic corporation in good standing in the State of Georgia, have an active Norcross Business License, have experienced an annual revenue decline of 25 percent or more for tax years 2019 and 2020 because of COVID-19, and either operate a commercial operation within Norcross city limits with 1-10 full-time employees or a home-based operation within Norcross city limits with 2-10 full-time employees. ARPA grants may be used to pay rent, lease, or mortgage costs; utility bills; payroll; business-related insurance; inventory expenses; and other operating expenses.
Moore is Gwinnett Technical College’s GOAL winner
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To stand out in a crowd of thousands of students is no easy feat, but Gwinnett Technical College student Ryan Moore has done just that. Moore, a resident of Covington, was recently named Gwinnett Technical College’s Georgia Occupational Award (GOAL) of Leadership winner. The Surgical Technology student was one of 80 students nominated for the honor at Gwinnett Tech this year. Moore will represent Gwinnett Technical College in the spring’s regional and statewide competitions. In addition, the state’s GOAL winner will serve as the student ambassador for technical education in Georgia.
Moore was born in Brooklyn, N.Y, and raised in the countryside in Newton County. Since childhood, he has always loved helping people and has been fascinated with science. The combination of this, plus his favorite shows, Scrubs and House, brought the aspiration to become a doctor. Moore overcame tribulations growing up, but with advice from his brother at one of his lowest points, “that he was rooting for me and to stay strong and that is what has kept me humble.” Moore pushed on to graduate from high school and then Morehouse College, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
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