Calling All GRAD Scholars By Ronni Chandler, Executive Director For the 7,000 students in Project GRAD, the continuous support of our graduates has made a world of difference. By sharing their own stories, our former GRAD scholars provide our current students with a priceless gift—hope. The Graduation Really Achieves Dreams organization, along with the help […]
Reflections from a “Stop the Violence: A Community Conversation” Panelist
Reflections from a “Stop the Violence: A Community Conversation” PanelistVrondelia Chandler, Project GRAD Knoxville Executive Director A near capacity crowd at Fulton High School on Wednesday/January 27, 2016 is evidence that many people from across our community care about the issue of violence and gang-related activity in our City. The conversation was emotional because these […]
Overcoming Obstacles through Opportunity
The College and Career Access components of Project GRAD Knoxville go beyond the traditional work of high school counselors. In addition to assisting students and families with searching and applying for colleges and scholarships, the Project GRAD teams attempt to increase exposure and opportunities to the students we serve with hopes of increasing aspirations and […]
A True GRAD Journey
In fall of 1998, Corey Hodge entered kindergarten at Christenberry Elementary School. Upon completion of elementary school, Corey attended Vine Magnet Middle School, where he exceled in academics and the arts, namely African drumming. During his time at Vine, Corey, like so many of our students and us, suffered a personal health crisis and had […]
Who we are is in our name…………………….
Since Project GRAD Knoxville opened in October 2001 our vision, mission, values and goals have remained the same. Over the last 15 years, GRAD made multiple organizational changes in alignment with Knox County Schools strategic plans and in response to data. GRAD has continued to evolve to meet the needs of our students and families […]
We STILL See a World of Hope — Our Tribute to Zae
When the Class of 2018 graduates, a hero will be missing. Zaevion Dobson had completed his first Project GRAD Summer Institute at Pellissippi State and was on track to graduation. He was doing all the right things and involved in many positive activities at Fulton High School like Project GRAD, 100 Black Men, Emerald Youth, […]
Saying #YEP! to a Brighter Future
Since late spring 2015, we have been meeting with our partners at Live.Love.Hope to develop a new program for juniors and seniors in Project GRAD high schools. The new initiative, called the Youth Entrepreneurs Program or #YEP!, is focused on teaching leadership and business skills to students aspiring to create their own businesses, and providing them with engaging and valuable mentorships. […]
Happy Holidays from Project GRAD
We would like to extend holiday wishes to everyone who has been on the journey with us to make life better for the students and families that we serve. As we celebrate our 15th year, we reflect on the many lives that have been changed through the efforts of the Student and Family Support Coordinators, […]
Our ECAP Visit to the University of Tennessee
It was cold on the morning of Dec. 5, but parents and students who registered for UT/GRAD the Early College Awareness Program (ECAP) woke up early to catch an 8:30 a.m. bus to the campus of the University of Tennessee. More than 180 students, parents and teachers were in attendance and they had a great […]
Our New Project GRAD Website
Notice something different? The Project GRAD website has undergone a complete makeover. Explore our newly revamped website and easily navigate through our programs, opportunities and events. We hope that you’ll be as pleased with it as we are! We have been working hard to get the new site up and running. You will be able […]
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