TN/VA Scholars Program

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Kingsport Chamber of Commerce

	Become a presenter: Business leaders give 3 types of presentations to the students during the course of the program; 8th, 10th & 11th grade presentations.
	8th grade presentation: Business leaders present a powerpoint explaining and introducing all 8th graders to the program.
	10th grade recognitions: All sophomores currently enrolled in scholars receive a carabiner key chain and hear from a business leader about staying on track with the program and what this will mean for their future.
	11th grade recognition: All Scholars juniors receive a t-shirt at the recognition ceremony. A business professional shares experiences and encourages the students to stay on track.
	Donate: The Scholars program is funded solely through contributions of businesses & individuals. Donate today or encourage your company to contribute to this workforce development program.Today's students are tomorrow's future.
	Hire TN/VA Scholars: Many companies in the area support the program by hiring Scholars graduates. Add a section on employee job applications asking if they were a TN/VA Scholar.

Nicole Austin
Director of Education & Government Relations
Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce
151 E. Main St.
PO Box 1403
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 392-8835
education@kingsportchamber.org
www.kingsportchamber.org