The Home Depot donations boost Kennesaw State's inclusive academy

This article by Dave Shelles first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission Continuing its ongoing relationship with Kennesaw State University, The Home Depot granted $65,000 last year to support programs in the Academy for Inclusive Learning and Social Growth.  “This grant will make it possible for even more students to attend the academy and benefit from all we offer,” said Neil Duchac, executive director of the Academy. “The Home Depot is very kind, and we greatly appreciate their generous contribution to our program.” Duchac said,  “The grant will endow a partial scholarship for one student annually while also providing 30 smaller scholarships in the fall to help students defray the costs of their education.” Based in the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services, the Academy provides an inclusive post-secondary college experience for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. According to Duchac, the goal of the Academy is to help students prepare for successful careers so that they can lead more independent lives. The Academy staff do this by focusing on academic enrichment, enhanced social interactions and career development. Research shows that students who complete these types of programs have increased employment rates and achieve higher earnings than
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