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Student outlines DeKalb County Fleet apprenticeship to recruit technicians from 13 high schools

DeKalb County Operations Committee · July 15, 2025
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Summary

A 19‑year‑old intern proposed a Fleet–DeKalb County School District apprenticeship to build a pipeline of automotive technicians from 13 participating high schools; staff and commissioners discussed training, incentives and recruitment challenges.

Director Gordon introduced a student presenter from his office and said the apprenticeship is intended to address technician shortages in county fleet services.

Makai Bolton, a 19‑year‑old graduate of South DeKalb Technical High School and student at Savannah State University, presented a DeKalb County–Fleet partnership proposal. He described the current DeKalb County High School Technology program and said many students leave…

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