U.S. Army and 100 Black Men of America host local students during "College Tour" at Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing the importance of leadership development, the U.S. Army has partnered with the Atlanta Chapter of 100 Black Men of America (100BMOA) to engage and inform local high school students on the countless opportunities available to them while in pursuit of their college degrees and career goals. On Wednesday, December 5(th) the U.S. Army and 100BMOA will host students from BEST Academy, Coretta Scott King Academy, Henry W. Grady, Washington High School among others, for a half-day college orientation event at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Following on December 6(th), High Schools such as McNair & Tower High School will be hosted at Georgia State University.

The U.S. Army opens doors and provides access to higher education, developing leaders through academic scholarships, educational support and advanced training in more than 150 career paths including in high-demand fields such as information technology, engineering and healthcare, among others.

For more information, please visit www.goarmy.com.

     
     WHAT:                      These tour events will consist of a half-day campus visits that provides students and their chaperones or parents a window into the workings of college life. Attendees will hear from representatives of the 100BMOA
                                    staff, Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University administration officials, student ambassadors, and Army representatives from local commands.




                                 
     Representatives will conduct a series of presentations on leadership, admissions requirements and financial aid, as well as discuss the resources available to help prepare, apply and pay for college.





     
     SOUNDS/VISUALS:          
     - On the identified dates students will tour Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University

                                 
     - Informative presentations on Admissions and Financial Aid

                                 
     - Leadership Roundtables to help guide future opportunities and success

                                 
     - Interactive panel discussions with Soldiers and ROTC cadets

                                 
     - Scholarship Award Presentations





     
     INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: 
     Regarding scholarships, leadership and educational opportunities





     
     WHEN:                    
     December 5, 2018 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.


                                 
     December 6, 2018 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.





     
     WHERE:                   
     December 5, 2018 - Georgia Institute of Technology: 190 North Avenue NW, Atlanta GA 30313


                                 
     December 6, 2018 - Georgia State University:  33 Gilmer St SE, Atlanta GA 30303

About the Army Marketing and Research Group:

The Army Marketing and Research Group (AMRG) is the U.S. Army's national marketing and marketing research and analysis organization. The AMRG develops innovative and effective ways to: connect with the American public and make the Army more accessible and understood; increase awareness of both the benefits and value of Army service; and motivate the most qualified candidates to choose the Army as their service of choice.

     CONTACT INFORMATION: 
     Pauline Barfield


                          
     212-736-0404 / 917-620-1311


                          
     
                PaulineBarfield@mediagravity.com




                          
     Monique Tapie Phone: 917-757-4866


                          
     
                mtapie@triomphantcommunications.com

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