GROW GEORGIA YOUTH

Our organization is dedicated to empowering young people in rural Southwest Georgia to develop a plan and goals for their future. We work with middle & students to ensure they understand the academic requirements for college entry and success as well as what skills, training, and experience they will need to join the workforce their chosen field after graduation. Our mentors provide guidance, direction, and encouragement as students work toward their goals, helping them to achieve their full potential and create a future for all of us.

Next Gen Fellowship

Next Gen Fellowship provides middle school students with opportunities to explore the world of foreign languages, receive mentoring, academic tutoring, and gain international exposure to cultural across our regions.

GA Workforce Connect

GA Workforce Connect is dedicated to equipping teens (middle & high school students) with the essential skills and knowledge needed for success in the workforce. Through comprehensive job readiness training, career exploration opportunities, and valuable mentorship, we empower teens to confidently navigate their professional journeys. Our program strives to bridge the gap between education and employment, preparing teens for the challenges and opportunities they may encounter in the ever-evolving job market.

Junior Leadership Program

Junior Leadership Program attracts high school participants from a wide variety of counties, schools, and ethnic groups, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Participants will learn through a combination of action-learning activities, simulations, group discussions, team exercises, lectures, case studies, and projects.

GRAD 2 GRAD Program

Grad 2 GRAD program prepare our members (middle & high school students) for college and trade school by establishing and operating innovative, collaborative spaces that encourage fun, creativity, and cutting-edge learning in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics for school-aged youth throughout the organization.

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What Sets Us Apart

GROW Southwest Georgia is a youth development program that focuses on bridging the gap between education, careers and community development. The program is built on five key characteristics that are critical in providing youth development hubs. These hubs help teens imagine, realize, and achieve their full potential.

Member Benefits

• members participate in civic government and community engagment events

• members discover and follow their passions to create their service projects

• connect with service-minded peers

• earn service hours
• receive a letter of reference
• earn Service Awards
• get cool swag
• scholarship opportunities

• social-emotional learning curriculum
• positive psychology curriculum
• social justice curriculum
• hard and soft-skill learning opportunities
• hands-on service experiences