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Summer/Fall - The Summit Newsletter |
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Summit Academy OIC students who successfully complete 20 weeks of pre-apprentice construction training at Summit Academy OIC (Summit) will be well-positioned for construction employment opportunities. Louis King, Summit's President and CEO, has negotiated a contract with the Minnesota Ballpark Authority to hire a minimum of 50 graduates to meet minority hiring goals that include 15% unskilled minority; 10% skilled minority; 5% women; and 1% disabled workers.
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Summit's Golf Classic will take place on June 2, 2008 at the world-class Bearpath Golf and Country Club. Proceeds from Summit's Golf Classic help economically disadvantaged adults train for jobs in high-demand fields and assist at-risk youth with academics and personal support. Summit's golf events have been sold-out tournaments with golfers representing the most influential Twin Cities' businesses. Since 2003, this event has raised more than $350,000 for Summit Academy.
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March 2007 – Student Profile, Naiya Holder |
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Naiya Holder realized that solid training in a profession suited to her natural skills and interests was the gateway to independence and her dream of opening her own day care business. Summit Academy OIC's Administrative Assistant Program provided the support, training and tools she needed to begin achieving her dream.
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June 2006 – 4th Annual Golf Classic |
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The fourth annual Summit Academy OIC Golf Classic was held on June 5 at the renowned Hazeltine National Golf Course. The day and course couldn't have been more beautiful! All of our fun was for a good cause, as we raised nearly $60,000 for Summit Academy's youth and adult education programs. read article... |
September 2006 – The Summit Newsletter
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A few years ago, Geoff King had no idea what his next move would be. He had earned a GED and wanted to get his life on track, but he was stuck working part-time jobs. He was unsure of his future until his parole officer referred him to Summit Academy. read newsletter... |
September 13, 2006 – Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder |
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Harry Davis made me. He gave me the opportunities that led to my service at Phyllis Wheatley and the W. Harry Davis Leadership Foundation, and ultimately it was his call that landed me at Summit Academy OIC. He was the second person I called (after my wife) when I was considering a run for the Minneapolis School Board. Finally, he swore me in once I was elected. But, I am not special. I'm just one of hundreds of people that he touched. read article... |
November 15, 2006 – Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
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The Greater Twin Cities United Way spiced up the enthusiasm for its annual campaign drive with a volunteer 'Apprentus' competition modeled after entrepreneur-millionaire-extraordinaire Donald Trump's critically acclaimed NBC television reality series, The Apprentice. read article... |
December 2006 – Student Profile, Demetrius Larkins
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Demetrius Larkins simply wanted a job that would pay enough to support his family. Summit Academy OIC provided construction skills training and support that qualified him for higher paying employment. read profile... |
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