Here is a partial listing of articles and multimedia referencing Southwire's 12 For Life program. For additional content, visit our YouTube channel here.
January 2012
- 12 for Life celebrates five years of progress (Times-Georgian)
- A Factory That Keeps Kids In School (Southern Education Desk)
- A Factory That Keeps Kids In School (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
December 2011
- 12 for Life gaining national attention (Douglas County Sentinel)
September 2011
- Southwire diversifies with eye on future (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
April 2011
- 12 for Life Program Assessment: Critical Success Factors (Fanning Institute) (PDF)
March 2011
- 12 for Life impresses contingent of state officials (Times-Georgian)
- Southwire's 12-For-Life Leading; The State Will Follow (Gradick Communications)
January 2011
- 12 for Life program to be studied for others to follow (Times-Georgian)
September 2010
- Local 12 for Life the model for new Monroe Co. program (Times-Georgian)
- Department of Corrections provides at-risk students better opportunities (Georgia Department of Corrections)
Interview with Stuart Thorn, President and CEO of Southwire, at the Opportunity Nation conference
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12 For Life is not a Vocational/Technical program. We focus on students rather than specific skills to ensure individuals have the work and life skills they need to succeed.
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