KSU’s Department of Career Planning and Development Connects Students With Employers By Cory Sekine-Pettite In today’s competitive academic and corporate environments, both hiring managers and graduates entering the workforce need every available advantage to find the ideal match. Leadership at Kennesaw State University’s Department of Career Planning and Development (DCPD) not only are equipping students […]
By Irene Barton, Executive Director of Cobb Collaborative Editor’s note: This article is updated and reprinted from the Jul-Aug 2023 issue of Cobb In Focus. As the local point of contact for the Get Georgia Reading Campaign, the Cobb Collaborative (cobbcollaborative.org) works to promote literacy in Cobb County through community-wide reading programs that unite families, […]
Life University prepares professionals for futures in Sport Health Science By Ken Abramczyk When it comes to sports, today’s colleges do not just offer exhilarating spectator experiences for students and visitors alike. Many institutes of higher education have crafted programs that are designed to help students forge career paths in everything from sports performance and […]
Why Cobb Schools was the right choice for my family By A Cobb Mom I do not know who had more butterflies on my daughter’s first day of kindergarten, her or me. As she walked confidently into the school doors with her “big girl” bookbag, I could see a smiling teacher greet her and show […]
By A Cobb Mom Mornings at my house are a rush, trying to get the kids ready for school. One needs an extra snack for chorus practice, another needs an early wake-up for a club meeting — acting as an alarm clock for a middle schooler is no easy task. It feels like the North […]
Brookwood Christian School has been serving the needs of dyslexic students for 20 years and counting. By Donna Harris There’s virtually no obstacle a parent won’t run through, over, or around to provide for their child. This is true for a myriad of issues from healthcare to access to a quality education. For example, one […]
Chattahoochee Technical College has launched an esthetician cohort with a rapid scale of growth on the horizon. By Jennifer Morrell Todd It is no secret that the esthetician industry continues to flourish. This is likely due to a booming self-care movement and desire by so many to age gracefully, looking and feeling their best. Overall […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence As Life University (Life U) celebrates its 50th anniversary, it stands as a testament to the vision and dedication of its founder, Dr. Sid E. Williams. Since its establishment in 1974, Life U has evolved from a small chiropractic college into a comprehensive institution offering a diverse range of academic […]
Unity breeds hope as the Austell Youth Innovation Center creates a learning path of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math for area kids. By Jennifer Morrell Chances are that most educators you know are passionate about their jobs. Teaching is a calling for many, rather than just a job. For Pamela Dingle, education has taken […]
Local businesses help students pay for college or vocational school. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Local businesses award thousands of dollars in scholarships every year to Cobb County students. Presented here is a condensed list of what’s available from three, local companies. While some of these awards already have been distributed this year, take note for your […]