Rock Eagle, GA – April 19, 2024 – The 42nd annual Georgia CTI State Leadership Conference (SLC) held at Rock Eagle 4-H Center from April 17-19, 2024, brought together 600 students from 92 schools across the state. This three-day event, supported by 97 CTI Coordinators, 46 ParaProfessionals, and 140 volunteer judges, focused on developing essential employability skills including communication, collaboration, creativity, and leadership.
The heart of SLC was the 29 pathway competitions, where over 430 students showcased their creativity and skills. For those not competing, a Leadership Class led by CTI Coordinators, Board Members, and Rock Eagle Educational Staff provided enriching experiences.
Beyond competitions, the conference featured student performances including singing, baton twirling, motivational speeches, and dancing. The atmosphere was vibrant and encouraging, emphasizing personal growth and camaraderie.
Participants also enjoyed recreational activities like a silent disco, s'mores roast, canoeing, water slides, gaming trucks, and Kona Ice breaks.
A significant moment was the State Officer elections, with 22 students vying for leadership roles. The new team was announced during the Awards Ceremony on Friday morning, celebrating achievements and bidding farewell to outgoing officers.
Georgia CTI extends deep appreciation to all contributors—Georgia Department of Education, Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education staff (CTAE), Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA), FCCLA and Georgia TSA judging, CTI Coordinators, ParaProfessionals, bus drivers, nurses, judges, volunteers, and Rock Eagle 4-H Center staff—for making SLC 2024 an unforgettable success.
For further information, please contact:
Mary Davis Donahue
Georgia CTI Executive Director
(P) 678.617.0439 | (F) 706.314.9624
3 Central Plaza, #245, Rome, GA 30161
About Georgia CTI
Our Mission: To provide meaningful transition activities through leadership and employability experiences for students with disabilities in grades 9-12 identified through career, technical, and agricultural education courses in order to increase postsecondary outcomes.
About Rock Eagle (taken from https://georgia4h.org/)
Rock Eagle 4-H Center is located north of Eatonton, Georgia, adjacent to the Oconee National Forest. With nearly 1,500 acres of forested land, including a 110-acre lake, Rock Eagle is a natural meeting site away from everyday life.
Opened in 1955, Rock Eagle is the largest of five centers operated by the University of Georgia as support for the state’s 4-H Program. Thousands of young people annually participate in the Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program, as well as the Summer Camping Program; made available through Georgia’s County Extension Offices.