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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens Launches New YouthForce Innovation Hub

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens is holding a grand opening for the organization’s new YouthForce Innovation Hub. The facility will focus on preparing students for the workforce.
Sterling Gardner Vice President of Workforce Development Programs for the Boys & Girls Clubs. He says the hub will provide participating students with training in a wide range of programs.

The facility will train students for the workforce by providing a variety of skills they need for today’s marketplace.

The grand opening is Thursday evening from 5 to 7 pm at the Georgia Square Mall. The free event is open to the public.

Athens Boys & Girls Clubs serves hundreds of students everyday.

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!