Enrollment for the 2021 DeKalb Virtual Career Academy is now open. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond joins “Closer Look” to discuss changes for this year’s academy and how the program will provide more than 700 virtual internships to teens and young adults. Plus, Metti Richenhagen, of the AGCO Agriculture Foundation, discusses a partnership with the Global Growers Network (GGN) to help renovate the Clarkston International Garden. Lastly, first-generation college graduate Christine 'CJ' Montgomery reflects on her time at Agnes Scott College, discusses why she majored in Africana Studies with a minor in education and what she hopes to accomplish in the years to come.

<p>Enrollment for the <a href="https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/news/dekalb-virtual-career-academy-kicks-summer-youth-employment-program" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2021 DeKalb Virtual Career Academy</a> is now open. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond joins “Closer Look” to discuss changes for this year’s academy and how the program will provide more than 700 virtual internships to teens and young adults. Plus, Metti Richenhagen, of the AGCO Agriculture Foundation, discusses a partnership with the <a href="https://www.agcofoundation.org/partners-and-programs.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Global Growers Network (GGN)</a> to help renovate the <a href="https://www.globalgrowers.org/clarkston-international-garden" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Clarkston International Garden.</a> Lastly, first-generation college graduate <a href="https://cmontgomery.agnesscott.org/meet-christine-cj-montgomery/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christine 'CJ' Montgomery</a> reflects on her time at Agnes Scott College, discusses why she majored in Africana Studies with a minor in education and what she hopes to accomplish in the years to come.</p>

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

<p>"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.</p>

Closer Look with Rose Scott

DeKalb County CEO Discusses Summer Youth Employment Program; Clarkston International Garden Provides Food Amid Pandemic;  Local Teacher Reflects On Her Road To Graduating From Agnes Scott College