06/12/2026
π Congratulations to the Project Purpose Class of 2026!
Today, we celebrated more than a graduation. We celebrated courage, growth, hard work, and the next step into meaningful careers right here in our community.
Over the past two weeks, these students showed up, leaned in, toured local employers, sharpened their resumes, practiced interviews, built professional skills, and explored high-paying career opportunities available in Northwest Georgia.
Project Purpose is about connecting local talent with real opportunity, and this class reminded us exactly why that work matters. We are so proud of each graduate and excited to watch them take their next steps into the workforce.
Thank you to our employers, speakers, educators, partners, and community leaders who helped make this program possible. Your investment in these students is an investment in the future of our region.
Congratulations, graduates. We are cheering you on as you begin this next chapter! π
Thank You to our Program Sponsors: Dalton Utilities, Engineered Floors, Qcells, Shaw Industries. Thank you to Arc Studios Photography for the beautiful photos of the day!!