ATLANTA (April 11, 2024) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta is teeing up for its 4th annual Topgolf Fundraiser: Driving Great Futures, powered by Merrill, aimed at bolstering its workforce readiness initiatives. The event is set to swing into action on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Topgolf Atlanta in Midtown. Novice and seasoned players alike are welcomed to partake in a tournament-style showdown, featuring three hours of golfing in designated bays, alongside an open bar, dinner buffet, engaging contests, and enticing raffles.
"Every swing, every putt, and every dollar raised at our 4th annual TopGolf Fundraiser: Driving Great Futures event fuels our mission to unlock the boundless potential of youngsters and adolescents throughout Metro Atlanta," articulated BGCMA President & CEO David Jernigan. "Specifically, this gathering enables us to carve out avenues for our members to pursue their passions, chart new academic and professional trajectories, accrue hands-on work experience, and nurture indispensable employability proficiencies."
The proceeds amassed from Topgolf Fundraiser: Driving Great Futures are earmarked to furnish teenagers with complimentary access to ACT/SAT preparation resources, workshops focusing on crafting resumes and mastering interviews, as well as immersive excursions such as career reconnaissance tours, campus visits to colleges and technical institutions, and remunerated summer job opportunities. The overarching objective is to ensure that Club affiliates graduate high school punctually, armed with a customized blueprint for their future pursuits.
"The youth of today grasp the significance of possessing requisite skills and certifications to thrive in the workforce," emphasized BGCMA's Director of Workforce Readiness, Jaleesa Jones. "Internships and apprenticeships furnish them with hands-on skill honing crucial to forging a prosperous career trajectory. Through endeavors like our TopGolf fundraiser, we underscore the pivotal role of financial patronage, hands-on guidance, mentorship, and industry affiliations in nurturing triumph within our Clubs and empowering our youngsters and adolescents."
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