14-05-2025
GA High School High Tech Program holds awards luncheon in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Students in Richmond, Columbia, Burke and Jefferson counties were recognized at a Leadership and Recognition Luncheon from the Georgia High School High Tech Program on Tuesday, May 13.
The event was held at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center.
The Georgia High School High Tech Program offers youth with disabilities a link to career development experiences designed to meet the workforce demands of the 21st century. It also helps them in the transition from high school to college.
'We want the kids to walk through our doors, to leave and go out and be able to be self-productive and feel good about themselves and what they're doing. It's great to see,' said Michael R. Johnson, District Manager of the District 7 GA Vocational Rehabilitation Agency. 'When I walk into an industry or walk into a store, I see some of my former students working and making a productive living for themselves. This is a self-confidence that they have in themselves, skills that they learn in this program.'
WJBF NewsChannel 6's Barclay Bishop was the MC for the event.
Photojournalist credit: Regynal McKie
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