TCDA Donates to SECCA
Courtesy of the Southeastern Early College and Career Academy (SECCA)
The Toombs County Development Authority (TCDA) was pleased to award a $10,000 donation to Southeastern Early College and Career Academy (SECCA) in recognition of SECCA as an outstanding partner in community economic development in general, and of SECCA’s positive impact on local workforce development specifically.
The donation award, sponsored by the Authority with funds provided by Silicon Ranch – a solar farm located in Toombs and Montgomery Counties – will bolster local economic development efforts in Toombs County and the entire region by investing in the workforce development of young citizens. The award reflects the ongoing commitments of the Authority and Silicon Ranch to strengthen the community through connections and meaningful action.
“The Authority chose to invest in SECCA programming for students because it believes these students will make positive contributions toward the community’s future growth and prosperity,” remarked Authority Chair Pat Dixon. “The donation represents both our gratitude and our belief in the work being done to make a real difference, both for students individually and local employers collectively.”
“ We would like to thank the Toombs County Development Authority and Silicon Ranch for making this donation award possible,” commented SECCA CEO and Director of High School Programs Amy Gillies. “SECCA, along with partners and supporters, hopes to continue creating lasting, positive change in the community’s workforce pipeline.”
REWARDS FOR THEIR HARD WORK –The Advance recently presented the winners of the Keep It Clean, Vidalia! Project Competition at Sally D. Meadows Elementary School with $50 checks to celebrate their accomplishments and hard work. These students are members of the school’s Brave Minds program, and emphasized the importance of keeping the community clean through powerpoints. Vidalia city officials and Rotary Club members visited the group to review their work and select winners of each grade level. Front Row, L to R: Kaavya Dudhwala, Ellie Champion, Myra Faulk. Back Row, L to R: Keep It Clean, Vidalia! Chair Garrett Wilcox, Sally D. Meadows Elementary School Media Specialist Sarah Beck. Not pictured: Kohen Parrish.
DONATING TO SECCA – Toombs County Development Authority Chair Pat Dixon (left) shakes Southeastern Early College and Career Academy (SECCA) CEO and Director of High School Program Amy Gillies’ hand after the Authority announces a $10,000 donation to the institution.
