Columbia County Chamber Foundation

The Columbia County Chamber Foundation’s Summer Internship Program officially kicks off Monday, June 1, with 20 outstanding students selected by nine employer partners across the region!

Leading the way, Piedmont Augusta Healthcare is hosting 11 of these interns, demonstrating a strong commitment to developing local talent.

With a combined investment of more than $50,000, these employers are not just supporting students - they’re shaping the future of our workforce.

Today’s orientation set the tone for success, with Dr. Lyle Hogue, Vice President of Workforce Development, equipping students with essential soft skills, and Yvonne Meeks of SRP Federal Credit Union delivering a practical Finance 101 session to prepare them for real-world responsibility.

We’re proud to connect education, industry, and opportunity - right here in Columbia County.

If your organization is ready to invest in the next generation of talent, now is the time to get involved. Reach out to learn how you can be part of this growing impact.

Congratulations to the three local students who were awarded with brand new laptops this week! 💻🎉

We were proud to present the prizes to Austin F. of Greenbrier High School, Bella B. of Harlem High School, Harlem, GA, and Caroline S. of Harlem Middle School. They were among the hundreds of students who completed an exploratory scavenger hunt and entered a drawing at our 2026 Career & College Expo last month.

A huge thank you goes to Tiffany Heitzman with Home Builders Association Greater Aiken-Augusta Region for providing the top-notch laptops and to Dr. Brian Campbell with Columbia County School District-Evans, Georgia for partnering with us in connecting students with our workforce community.

WorkSource Georgia is offering training funds for employers in manufacturing, construction, and energy. A great chance to invest in your workforce. Apply by April 9!

🚨 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻! 🚨

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 — administered by TCSG’s WorkSource Georgia —provides federally funded grants that reimburse employers for training new hires and upskilling current staff in:

🏗️ 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
🚧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
⚡ 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆

𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗘𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗔 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗥𝗦

• Up to $𝟳,𝟬𝟬𝟬 for training
• Streamlined online application and documentation process
• Strengthen internal talent pipeline
• Improve recruitment, retention, and employee engagement
• Address critical skills gaps

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 before the application window closes:

www.TCSG.edu/TrainingFund

Thank you WFXG FOX54 for having our own Dr. Lyle Hogue on to talk about this afternoon's 2026 Career & College Expo!

We encourage all 6th-12th graders to join us at the Columbia County Exhibition Center from 4pm-7pm.

Entry is FREE and students have the chance to win some pretty cool prizes!

Learn more: https://www.wfxg.com/community/columbia-county-chamber-s-career-college-expo-kicks-off-thursday/article_ec9dd477-9a59-48c2-9e4b-dfad4d4d74ea.html

It's Giving Tuesday! 🎁 Let's build a brighter future together!

We believe that a thriving community starts with empowered individuals. From connecting students to careers through our Career & College Expo to providing real-world experience via our Summer Internship Program, we’re shaping tomorrow’s workforce today.

Donating to the Chamber Foundation is an investment in:
- Student success
- Workforce development
- Stronger community connections

Whether it’s helping educators and leaders collaborate or opening doors for future professionals, every dollar fuels programs that make a lasting impact across the Greater Augusta Region.

🌟 Give today. Empower tomorrow:
https://givebutter.com/ChamberFoundation

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We're just one week away from !

On this special day marked for supporting your favorite nonprofits, we hope you'll give the gift of opportunity. 🎁

When you support the Columbia County Chamber Foundation, you're investing in the future of our students, our workforce, and our community.

From career expos to paid internships, your donation helps bridge the gap between education and employment—empowering the next generation to thrive.

Donate today and be part of something bigger!
🔗https://givebutter.com/ChamberFoundation

Hundreds of students had the chance to explore opportunities for their futures during last night's 2025 Career & College Expo presented by Georgia Power and Southern Nuclear! 🌟

Thank you to the Columbia County School District-Evans, Georgia for partnering with us on this incredible event and to Augusta University and Piedmont Augusta for their Premier level sponsorship. Additional sponsors included Trade UP Careers, Inc. (Executive), WFXG FOX54 (Media), First Community Bank (Scholarship) and Cadence Bank (Scholarship).

Our children are our future and we can't wait to see the next generation of our workforce succeed!

Summer Internship applications are live! Earn money and gain actual industry experience! Apply here: https://forms.gle/bRRWUuc2y7F7dhi47

Share with any students who might be interested, we may be biased but Youth Leadership is an amazing program! ♥

🚨 Calling all future leaders! 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of applications for our Youth Leadership Columbia County program! This 9-month experience is designed to equip rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors with the tools to make a real difference in their community.

Through hands-on learning days covering topics like Team Building, Local Government, Media and the Arts, Healthcare, and more, participants will be inspired to create positive change in Columbia County. 🌟 Applications close April 4th.

🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebmRMYGAEjgSL5JEJhkvIELQ-nr-Y1fss6f9DnnV1FB5NDwA/viewform

The deadline is tonight by 11:59PM. Don't miss such an amazing opportunity! Pass the word on to any middle schoolers you know!

🌟Attention parents, teachers, and mentors! 🌟 Today is the last day for middle schoolers to submit their essays into the local portion of the National Civics Bee!

Find everything you need here:
https://civics.uschamberfoundation.org/our-initiatives/