$460,000 IN GRANTS AWARDED TO IMPROVE FACILITIES FOR OLDER ADULTS

Guilford Apprenticeship Partners (GAP) is proud to announce that 91 high school students will enter in the GAP apprenticeship program beginning June 12, 2023. 

These young men and women, who are from public, private, charter, and home schools, went through a long selection process of applying, competing, and successfully being matched up with one of the seventeen sponsoring GAP employers. The students will begin their work and college classes this summer. Students were selected to enter the program in advanced manufacturing, automotive mechanic, collision repair, information technology and cyber security, HVAC, mechatronics, electrical engineering, supply chain and logistics, and pharmacy technician. 

These talented individuals will be working at their employer company, taking classes at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) , and receive mentoring by masters in their field. Apprenticeships are nothing new, but what is unique to GAP is that these students not only get paid for their work time, they also get paid the same hourly rate while they are sitting in their college classes, and the sponsoring employer pays for all of their college needs.

As a result, students go through this program with no debt, learn on the job, and attain an associate degrees and credentials, while getting a jump start to their career. 

These 91 new apprentices will join the 100+ GAP apprentices already in the program. If these new apprentices are successful this summer, they will be invited to participate in the 8th Annual GAP Graduation and Signing Ceremony on August 14, 2023.

For more information, please contact Ann Flynt.

Our Legacy Society is comprised of individuals and families who have committed to leaving a legacy gift to the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro. CFGG's Legacy Society has some incredible members, and we want to share their stories with you. We’re starting with one of our own! 

Why did you decide to join CFGG’s Legacy Society?

I strongly believe we have an obligation to make the communities in which we live better places for those who will follow us. I can’t think of a better way to do this than by leaving a legacy through the Community Foundation.

What causes are you most passionate about?

Having lost both my brother and father, as well as many friends, to cancer, finding a cure for this terrible disease is the cause I’m most passionate about.

How long have you lived in Greensboro?

I was born and raised here, but moved to Chicago for my first job after I finished my MBA at Duke. I lived there (and LOVED it!) for 14 years and moved back to Greensboro in 1994.

Do you have a favorite local business?

I love the Yanceyville Street Curb Market. A visit there every Saturday morning starts my weekend off right.

What is/was your career?

I worked in national and international marketing and advertising on both the client and agency sides of the business for over 40 years. I even lived in Asia for a while! After I moved back to North Carolina, I started The Harris Partners in 2007, and although I say I’m “retired-ish”, I still do consulting and various projects. The latter part of my career has been as a campaign manager and political strategist in partisan, nonpartisan, and referendum campaigns in North Carolina. I’m especially proud of the work I did as the initial Project Manager for the Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center over 10 years ago. It was such an honor to be involved in the early days of something that is going to have a significant impact on this community - it already has!

What do you like to do for fun?

I love to play golf and spend time with the love of my life, Henry, my miniature poodle. With two degrees from Duke, I’m also a Blue Devil basketball fanatic. Two newer interests are painting and playing the guitar.

Legacy gifts provide permanent funding to address community needs and demonstrate the value of charitable giving for generations. Legacy gifts aren’t solely transferred through estates; donors who make gifts now can help decide how the funds will be used and see the immediate impact of their generosity on Greensboro. To learn more about how you can leave a lasting impact on our community through Legacy Society, contact Cathy Knowles.