Curious about life at Georgia Tech EXCEL? Wonder no more! Here from four students: Lexi Guerrero, Matt Strom, Zahmari Johnson, and Braden Bartels (pictured below), each in a different year of the program, as they share their unique experiences and journeys. ?? https://lnkd.in/e3Ha_jm8
Georgia Tech EXCEL
高等教育
Atlanta，GA 57 位关注者
Expanding Career, Education, and Leadership Opportunities for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
关于我们
The EXCEL Program offered by the Georgia Institute of Technology is a four-year college program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) leading to two separate Certificates. Certificate 1: Academic Enrichment, Social Fluency, and Career Exploration Certificate 2: Social Growth, Leadership, and Career Development MISSION: EXCEL provides a structured, supportive, and inclusive post secondary educational opportunity and addresses the full scope of the needs of this population from fundamental academics to social activities and vocational preparation. VISION: EXCEL's vision is a world where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are an integral and valued part of higher education, the workforce, and society.
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https://excel.gatech.edu
Georgia Tech EXCEL的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 高等教育
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Atlanta，GA
- 类型
- 教育机构
- 创立
- 2014
- 领域
- Academic Enrichment、Career Development、Independent Living、Social Growth和Leadership
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505 10th Street NW
US，GA，Atlanta，30332
Georgia Tech EXCEL员工
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Sai Akshara Vemuri
Sophomore Undergrad Student at Georgia Tech @ George W. Woodruff School
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Ava Granot
Scheller College of Business Student at Georgia Institute of Technology
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Juliette Bohn
E-Commerce Visual Merchandiser @ fab'rik | Gold Scholar & Denning T&M Scholar @ Georgia Tech | Industrial & Systems Engineering
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Diana Sethna
Pre-Medicine Neuroscience Student at Georgia Institute of Technology
动态
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Join Georgia Tech EXCEL's Heather Dicks at this event in Dunwoody: Advancing Disability Inclusive Hiring in Your Workforce. https://lnkd.in/eSdGXgXY
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Rachel Lowy, a Ph.D. student in the School of Interactive Design in the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, piloted a new human-computer interaction design course with our students in the Georgia Tech EXCEL program last year. ?? https://lnkd.in/dxXNRGY8
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People and Organization Developer | Youth and Disability Advocate | Thought Leader | Founding Chair, Alliance for Disability Empowerment (ADE) ERG | Equity Council | Pet Parent | Way Maker
The partnership with Georgia Tech EXCEL and Sinclair Community College Tartan TOPS was extra special as we consider the educational opportunities to prepare for, obtain and succeed in Good Jobs in the disability community. Both programs offer credentialed education for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, complete with an exciting college experience. I am so proud and honored to have worked on this learning series alongside the Alliance for Disability Empowerment (ADE) leadership team. There’s nothing like seeing the projects you dreamed about making a real impact. You can find an Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) program near you here: https://lnkd.in/gT6xGcRK #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityEmpowerment #NDEAM #EmployeeResourceGroup #IPSE #HigherEducation
Director, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Program Strategy at CareSource
A big thank you to Heather Dicks and Tristan Chaput for sharing their insights in ADE's (Alliance for Disability Empowerment) learning series, "Opportunities to Prepare for, Obtain, and Succeed in Good Jobs." The presentation highlighted the incredible work being done by Georgia Tech EXCEL and Sinclair Community College Tartan TOPS programs to support individuals with disabilities in gaining access to meaningful employment. The presentation highlighted ways we can collaborate to create a more inclusive future to ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the workforce by: * Partnering on career development workshops or mentorship opportunities. * Hosting networking events or job fairs focused on accessibility and inclusion. * Sharing best practices in inclusive hiring and workplace accommodation. The presentation today was the fourth session of the first employee-led month-long National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) learning series at CareSource. Shoutout to Jason Sanders, MSIS, CSM, Amy Garoutte, MBA, BSN, RN, CPHQ, Darlene Nelson, MBA, Brooke Camacho, and Brooke Skrabacz for keeping the celebration. Special thanks Kristen K. for setting our course.
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How do you define disability? To answer this, we went straight to the source. Thank you, Georgia Tech EXCEL and IDEAL at Georgia State University for sharing your voices and thoughts! As we wrap up National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we hope you'll will consider how this tremendous group of job-seekers will positively impact your team. In Good Company is here to empower employers with the tools, skills, and confidence to complete their teams. #NDEAM #Abilities #WorkforceDevelopment
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Congratulations to 2024 EXCEL Graduate Martha Haythorn for her continued advocacy and leadership!
LEND alum Martha Haythorn, Tais Keyser, and Brook Kubik were appointed by Governor Kemp as members of the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCCD). During the quarterly meeting, Martha was elected Vice Chair of the Council by her fellow council members, while Brook Kubik was elected to serve on the Executive Committee of GCDD. #GaLEND #GCCD
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?? EXCEL at Georgia Tech Shines at the 2024 State of the Art Conference! We're proud to celebrate the accomplishments of two of our remarkable faculty members, Senior Lecturer Ashley McKeen and EXCEL Lecturer Nadiah Blackman, Ed.D. who are presenting their session titled "Empowering Success: Advisement Strategies for Supporting Students with Ongoing Person-Centered Planning Support" at this year’s State of the Art Conference (SOTA)! Their expertise in advising strategies and dedication to empowering our students make them invaluable members of the EXCEL team. ?? And a special congratulations to EXCEL graduate Martha Haythorn for being honored with the prestigious Laura Lee Leadership Award at SOTA! ?? Martha’s outstanding leadership and commitment to creating inclusive opportunities inspire us all. Let's cheer on Ashley, Nadiah, and Martha as they represent EXCEL at Georgia Tech and share insights that foster greater inclusion in higher education. Thank you for making a difference and advancing our mission of access, empowerment, and support for all students! ???? #GTEXCEL #Leadership #Inclusion #SOTA2024 #PersonCenteredPlanning #Empowerment
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Great news from the Gold Dome! IPSE Grants have been increased to $2.6M in support of Georgia students with intellectual disabilities. This is one step closer to making college more affordable. A huge shout out to the 21 EXCEL students who advocated for the funding increase this year by speaking to their legislators to to GCDD for all they do in support of our students.
This morning I watched as Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed the FY2025 state budget into law, and with it, a total of $2.6M for IPSE Grants to help college students with intellectual disabilities! This was an increase of over $1.6M from the previous year’s allocation. What a big win for Georgia’s inclusive post secondary education students! Heartfelt thanks to our favorite friends of IPSE under the Gold Dome: Rep. Houston Gaines, Molly Aziz, Amber Mack, MSW, Rep. Chuck Martin, Rep. Teri Anulewicz, Sen. Billy Hickman, CPA/CFF, and of course, Rep. Katie Dempsey. See Georgia’s FY25 budget here: https://lnkd.in/eYvic2FM
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Congratulations to the 2024 graduates of the Georgia Tech EXCEL program! So proud of each of you!! Zahmari Johnson Martha Haythorn Nina Robinson Shakirah Wazeerud-Din
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