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\n\nThe Athens Tech Foundation is thrilled to announce the second annual Illuminate Gala\, a vibrant celebration of Athens Technical College'\;s profound impact on workforce development. Scheduled for April 18\, 2024\, at The Classic Center\, this event promises to build upon the success of the previous year\, where an impressive $80\,000 was raised.
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\n\nThe evening will include a cocktail reception\, silent auction\, wine pull\, and uplifting testimonials from student scholarship recipients.
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\n\nRodney D. Bullard will serve as the featured speaker for this year&rsquo\;s event. Bullard is the CEO of The Same House\, a public benefit corporation dedicated to furthering economic mobility by bridging social division. He previously founded and led Global Corporate Social Responsibility at Chick-fil-A\, Inc. which included responsibilities for Community Affairs\, Community Engagement and Environmental Sustainability at Chick-fil-A\, Inc.\, and Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation. He formerly served in the US Air Force\, NASA\, and the Department of Justice. He is an alumnus of the Air Force Academy\, Duke Law\, the University of Georgia'\;s Terry School of Business and the Harvard Business School'\;s Advanced Management Program. He is also the author of Heroes Wanted.
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\n\n&ldquo\;Join us under the radiant glow of the Illuminate Gala as we champion the work of Athens Technical College\,&rdquo\; said Foundation Board Chair Lori Lord. &ldquo\;Together\, we can forge a brighter future for knowledge and progress in our community. Supporting Athens Tech is integral to the success of the businesses and families in our region."\;
\n\nIn addition to Lord\, the event committee is comprised of board members and volunteers: Graham Joyner\, Paul Cramer\, Patricia Dixen\, Bill Bushnell\, Jeff Brown\, Joy Pirkel and Maggie Owen.
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\n\nThe Athens Tech Foundation supports students through scholarships and emergency assistance\, GED®\; vouchers\, as well as funding improvements to the campus and helping the college stay connected with the community at large. \;
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\n\nIn 2023\, the Foundation was pleased to award scholarships to 50 deserving students and retention grants to 166 students to keep them enrolled in class. In total\, $166\,000 was distributed in student support.
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\n\n&ldquo\;We still have a huge opportunity to support many more students in the future as we work to supply a skilled workforce for our region\,&rdquo\; said ATC President Andrea Daniel. &ldquo\;Spotlighting workforce development is critical to help us reduce the skills gap and ensure a pipeline of talent for many years to come. I&rsquo\;m grateful for the part that the Foundation helps play in helping students succeed at our College.&rdquo\;
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\n\nIndividual seats are priced at $150 and include a reception and seated dinner. There are numerous sponsorship opportunities\, which begin at $500 and range up. Tickets are available online at AthensTech.edu/Foundation\, or by emailing Foundation@athenstech.edu to secure a sponsorship or pay with a check. You can also call 706-355-5025 for more information on sponsorship opportunities. Silent auction donations are welcome\, and can be arranged for pick-up.
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