Outstanding Technical Education Students Honored

   The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) recognizes outstanding technical education students in Georgia. Now in its 37th year, the GOAL programs at Chattahoochee Technical College and North Metro Technical College have been able to recognize and award scholarships to their top students each year with the assistance of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce.
   This year, eight outstanding technical students were chosen for a series of interviews that would lead one student from each school to the Georgia Consortium competition. If chosen to compete further, one or both students would advance to compete at the state level.
   At the April First Monday Breakfast, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce honored these students from Chattahoochee Technical College and North Metro Technical College for their academic and personal achievement in the GOAL program and presented them with scholarships.
   Congratulations to the 2009 GOAL winners, Joyce Maldonado of Chattachoochee Technical College and Cheri Prescott of North Metro Technical College. A special thank you to our sponsors: BB&T, Caraustar, Cobb EMC, Dr. Daniel Brown, Georgian Bank, Georgia Power Company, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, NorthWest Bank & Trust, Shaw Industries, Six Flags Over Georgia and Tyre Rakestraw, Jr.- Paulding County Board of Education.

   Cobb Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Dr. Lisa Rossbacher (center) stands with North Metro Technical College GOAL Winner Cheri Prescott (left) and Chattahoochee Technical College GOAL Winner Joyce Maldonado (right) at the Cobb Chamber’s First Monday Breakfast on April 13.



Welcome New Partners!

   Involvement of businesses like yours in our schools is key to their success. We are proud to have over 900 partners helping in Cobb County and Marietta City, and the list just keeps on growing. Click here to view the new businesses that are now part of the Partners In Education Program.
   For a full list of Partners in Education Click here. 

Activity Spotlight

   CobbWorks is seeking county businesses and agencies to hire summer interns as a part of the $787 billion federal stimulus package.
    “The Youth ASSETS Program allows businesses to make a contribution to the community,” says John Helton, executive director of CobbWorks. "This will inspire youth by setting an example and providing an environment that promotes a positive work ethic."
    In past summers, CobbWorks has placed 50 to 100 interns. This year, with an additional 1.2 million in stimulus dollars, CobbWorks hopes to place up to 600 young people ages 14-24 in a variety of jobs and pay salaries and worker compensation benefits through September 30.
    Click here to become an employer worksite. Please print and complete the form and fax back to 678-391-7097.
    For more information on how to become a employer worksite, please contact CobbWorks at 678-391-7091 or youth_assets@cobbworks.org.

2009 Georgia Principal of the Year: Steven Miletto

   During a surprise ceremony, the Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals recognized Cobb County's very own Steven Miletto, principal of Osborne High School, with the prestigious honor of 2009 Georgia Principal of the Year. The excellence that Principal Miletto exudes due to his educational leadership, abilities to resolve complex problems, and his involvement in community service contributed to being awarded such an honor.
   Principal Miletto’s dedication to the dynamic and diverse population of Osborne High School has not gone unnoticed by the state or on the national level. He is fundamental to the progress and advancement of one of the most diverse student populations in Georgia. Principal Miletto will now represent the state of Georgia in the national competition for National Principal of the Year.

Partners Signings

Businesses and schools are making their partnerships official everyday. Click here to see pictures from recent Signing Ceremonies.

 

 

 

 

 

Schools in Action

   Activities are held every year to say thank you to the partners, provide for schools and enrich community spirit. Activities have ranged from appreciation celebrations to class projects and writing exercises devoted to their partners, such as writing thank you notes. Click here to see the creative ways that schools are showing appreciation for their partners.

Partners in Action

  
   Businesses partner with the schools and hold numerous events to help provide for the school and enrich community spirit. Click here to see the creative ways that businesses and schools have partnered together.

 

 

 

School Needs

   l Austell Primary School is in need of mentors and readers for the 2009-2010 school year. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or reading to students, please contact Jacqueline Rutherford at Jacqueline.Rutherford@cobbk12.org.

   l East Side Elementary School is in need of partners in the science, technology and robotics fields to help with their science programs and robotics team. Please contact Susan Fanning.

   l Cheatham Hill Elementary School is in need of volunteers to assist with their future reading program. Volunteers are asked to listen to students read two days a week. If you are interested in participating in the reading program, please contact Spring Wright at 770-634-2151.

   l Hightower Trail Middle School is building an outdoor amphitheatre to accommodate their outdoor learning classes. They are in need of donations to support the build. If you would like to contribute to this project, please contact Dr. Joseph Lombardi at joe.lombardi@cobbk12.org.

   To help or submit your schools’ needs, contact the Cobb Chamber Education Department at partners@cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2366.

Partners in Education E-Newsletter Sponsorship

   There is a new way to put your company in the spotlight! Place an electronic ad in the quarterly Partners in Education E-newsletter showcasing your company.
   The Audience: The E-newsletter reaches an audience of more than 900 educators and community partners and also posted as a link on the Cobb Chamber Partners in Education webpage.

   Main Page Sponsorship: $150 per issue for Partners in Education, $200 for non-partners. 600x68 pixels (width x height) ad on the top of the main page of the E-newsletter. We are currently sold out of Main Page Sponsorships for 2009, but reserve your spot now for 2010.
   Interior Page Sponsorship: $75 per issue for Partners in Education, $100 for non-partners. 600x68 pixels (width x height) ad on the top of one interior page of the E-newsletter (2 available per issue).

   For more information on how your company can be in the spotlight contact the Chamber Education Department at 770-859-2366 or partners@cobbchamber.org.


Attention Prospective Partners

    Do you want to join the small and large business, civic groups and non-profits that are instrumental in providing Cobb County and Marietta City schools with volunteers, equipment, supplies, scholarships, in-kind services and cash donations? Click here for a list of opportunities for your business.

Save the Date - Prospective Partner Information Session
   The Cobb Chamber Education Department will be holding a free information session for prospective partners. This event session is for businesses who want more information on becoming a Partner in Education. Steps on how to create proper partnerships will be given. The event will be at Cobb EMC on Thursday, July 23 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. You must register online by July 22 at Noon to participate in this event. Please click here to register.
   Note: This session is not intended for businesses that already participate in the Partners in Education program.

 

Save the Date – Job Shadow
November 17 and November 19

   The Cobb Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Junior Achievement of Georgia is seeking participants for the 3rd Annual Job Shadow for Cobb County and Marietta City middle school students. Participants will host a class at their workplace for a half day on November 17th and/or November 19th. We hope you will consider participating on one or both dates!
   We understand that taking time away from work to travel to a school to volunteer is not always an option. As a Job Shadow host, you and your colleagues will become influential role models to students in only a few hours without even leaving your office. The Job Shadow experience will boost employee morale and cohesiveness, provide a fulfilling, unique community service opportunity for everyone, promote your company or organization’s involvement in education and prepare our future workforce.
   Click here to review a list of participation criteria. Have any potential participants in your discussions.
   If you consent to the participation criteria and would like to submit your company or organization's name for consideration as a Job Shadow host, please e-mail Katie Wehunt at kwehunt@cobbchamber.org by July 2 to request an application.