There are many “women in business” success stories in the CSRA. A great place to start if you have a daughter to bring into your business is the Hull College of Business Women’s Leadership Academy.
Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), the liquid waste contractor at Savannah River Site (SRS), recently presented a $15,000 donation to Lamar-Milledge Elementary School, located in Richmond County, Ga. The money will support the elementary school’s science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculum. SRMC President and Program Manager Dr. Dave Olson presented the donation to Lamar-Milledge Elementary School Principal Eric Lewis, saying SRMC proudly supports Richmond County schools. “This donation to Lamar-Milledge Elementary School is an investment in our future,” Olson said. “SRMC strives to reach students in elementary school because
SRP Federal Credit Union and the University of South Carolina Aiken gathered recently to showcase the newly designed classroom and hallway dedicated to financial education at the university. The new learning space will host Pacer $mart, a financial education program created in partnership between SRP and USCA’s School of Business Administration. Designed to equip college and high school students with financial knowledge, the program covers key personal finance topics, including budgeting, saving, credit, investing, insurance, taxes, and economics. “The Pacer $mart program is a testament to the power of partnership
If you are a parent of a high school girl interested in business or if you are a female at a local company, consider a long-running program from Augusta University’s Hull College of Business. Click below to read our 2 Questions (and answers) about the Women’s Leadership Academy. ABD: You have a program in the College called the Women’s Leadership Academy. When did the Women’s Leadership Academy roughly start, and how is that gone? HULL: The Women’s Leadership Academy is a program that has been funded and sponsored by the
85% of all consumer purchases in the U.S. are made by women, which may be why women entrepreneurs are playing a pivotal role in driving innovation, fostering inclusive work environments, and contributing to economic growth. The Women’s Leadership Academy at Augusta University’s Hull College of Business is leading the way in the CSRA with an empowering program designed to cultivate leadership skills, confidence, and professional success among women in business.
The search is underway for a new President of Augusta Technical College, following Dr. Jermaine Whirl’s move to Savannah State University. The position has been posted in the Careers section of the State of Georgia’s website. It lists seven areas of expertise the ideal candidate will have. Dynamic Leadership; Financial Acumen and Vision; Fundraising Expertise; Community and Industry Engagement; Workforce Development Leadership; Higher Education Insight and Strategic Relationship Building. Mark Peevy, Chief of Staff at the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), told ABD that a local search committee, comprised
Augusta Technical College and SRP Federal Credit Union recently expanded their partnership. Their latest collaboration introduces the Augusta Technical College Foundation Affinity Debit Card, offering alumni, students, and supporters a new way to give back to the college with every purchase. The newly launched debit card, featuring Augusta Tech’s logo and signature forest green, mint, and white color palette, is part of SRP’s Affinity Debit Card Program—an initiative that donates a portion of every transaction to local schools. Augusta Technical College is the first higher education institution to participate in
Pictures aren’t just worth a thousand words; they are worth millions of dollars in economic impact to the CSRA, more than $24 million to be exact. The Hull College of Business is contributing to the growth of the arts.
The need is critical for a CSRA-skilled workforce in the automotive industry. Businesses are continuing to step up to the plate with donations for Augusta Tech’s Automotive Institute to accomplish the goal. Just this week, another $350,000 was given to support the program’s future. Once completed, this new training center will provide workforce training for more than 1,000 skilled technicians each year in the high-demand automotive and auto body fields. Georgia Power Foundation awarded $250,000 to support Augusta Technical College’s training center which when complete, will provide workforce training for
Businesses and individuals who contribute to the Augusta Technical College Foundation meet the students benefiting from their donations. The annual scholarship celebration on March 18 introduced students who have received endowed scholarships through the foundation to donors, including Aurubis Richmond, LLC. Patrick Raley, HR Director, told ABD supporting students with the Aurubis Family Scholarship and Aurubis Women4Metals Scholarship is a win-win. “We need to have employees that are trained and have a good manufacturing base to come to work for us,” he said. “It’s a way of giving back to
