AAS Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Official Twitter account of the Academy for Advanced Studies Work-Based Learning program.
"THEY ARE REACHABLE" -𝒻𝑜𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓇𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝑒𝓍𝒸𝑒𝓁𝓁𝑒𝓃𝒸𝑒

[Henry County Schools @HenryCountyBOE]

Yesterday, students at the Academy for Advanced Studies took the next step toward their futures during Career Signing Day! With 205 students currently participating in Work-Based Learning, these opportunities are creating powerful career pathways across industries—from retail and construction to energy and manufacturing. Through strategic partnerships with employers like Georgia Power, Central Georgia EMC, Caterpillar Inc., Brasfield & Gorrie, and ER Snell Contractor Inc., students are entering the workforce early, earning competitive wages, and getting a head-start on their long-term goals.
#HenryProud #BrightFutures #YouBelongInHenry

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

March is packed, but the highlight of the month is Career Signing Day—March 31! 🔥 Ten incredible graduates signing their careers and stepping into their future. Be there! 🚀

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

🎨 FIELDWORK FRIDAY | Black History Month

Shoutout to Fine Arts Youth Apprentice Jasmine for completing Hopeless Romantic — now headed to an upcoming show! 👏🏾🔥

Authentic learning in action:
1️⃣ Creative confidence
2️⃣ Professional exposure
3️⃣ Collaborative excellence

This is apprenticeship power. 🎨✨

#FieldworkFriday #BlackHistoryMonth #WBL #YouthApprenticeship #FineArts #AAS

[AAS Work-Based Learning (WBL) @AASHCS_WBL]

For real!!!

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

One of the greatest rewards in education is moments like this — when you look up and see a former student out in the world doing amazing things.
It reminds you why you pour your heart into this work. Watching them grow, succeed, and shine will always be one of the best parts of this journey. 🌟

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

FIELDWORK FRIDAY
TECH TREK was NEXT LEVEL — a direct recruitment experience powered by @HenryCountyBOE , @SoCrescentTech, @ChooseHenryGA

Students got:
1️⃣ Real tech careers
2️⃣ Real skills
3️⃣ Real next steps

This is how futures get BUILT. 🚀
#TechTrek #WBL #FutureReady

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

@AAS_HCS Work-Based Learning Mock Interviews 2025: Real Practice. Real Growth. Real Results.

Today, our Associates took professionalism to the next level — sharpening employability skills, building confidence, and connecting classroom learning to real-world opportunities. 🚀

3 Key Outcomes:
1️⃣ Confidence Built – Students learned to communicate, present, and lead with poise.
2️⃣ Connections Made – Industry partners shared invaluable feedback and mentorship.
3️⃣ Careers Ignited – The next generation of professionals is READY for the workforce.

A special thank-you to our incredible partners who made this experience possible:
👏 @PiedmontHealth
🎓 @ClaytonStateCOB
🛞 @LifeatATD
🔧 @TriconTool
🌮 @Moes_HQ

Your investment in our Associates success fuels the future of Henry County’s workforce.
#AASWBL #CareerReady #WorkBasedLearning #IndustryPartners #NavigatingTowardSuccess #EmployabilityInAction #HenryCountySchools

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

🏥 FIELDWORK FRIDAY 🏥
Shoutout to our @PiedmontHealth partners for showing major love to our WBL Associates! 🙌

Two Piedmont mentors dropped a powerful testimonial this week — praising our students for their professionalism, courtesy, and kindness. 💼✨

💡 Here’s why it matters:
1️⃣ Real-world professionalism in action 💪
2️⃣ Soft skills that make BIG impact 💬
3️⃣ Mentorship that builds future leaders 🔥

This is what happens when education + partnership = transformation. 💥

#FieldworkFriday #AASWBL #CareerReady #PiedmontHenry #StudentSuccess #WorkforceReady #AASProud

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

🔥 When Grit Meets Growth! 💪

This moment says it all — success built on three unshakable truths:
1️⃣ Perseverance – Never quitting when the road gets hard.
2️⃣ Follow-Up – Staying connected until the door opens.
3️⃣ Professionalism – Keeping your character solid from start to finish.

💼 This is what @AAS_HCS Work-Based Learning looks like — when determination turns opportunity into destiny!

[AAS Work-Based Learning (WBL) @AASHCS_WBL]

RT @georg_johnsonjr: 🎭 FIELDWORK FRIDAY 🎭
Shoutout to Isabel Blackwell, Youth Apprentice + Fine Arts student, gaining real experience with…

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

💥 FIELDWORK FRIDAY 💥
Spotlight on 2 powerhouse leaders repping AAS at the @srebeducation
Student Success Summit:

👩🏽‍⚕️ Malaak Gordon – Future UGA Bulldog 🐾 + Vet in the making.
👨🏽‍💼 Nikolas Anderson – Future Morehouse Man 🏛️ sharing his journey: Striving → Thriving.

They prove you can:
1️⃣ Lead & Work 💼
2️⃣ Balance school + life 🎯
3️⃣ Dream big & win 🚀

👏 Drop some love for these future leaders!

#FieldworkFriday #WBL #AASProud #StudentSuccess

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

✨ A New Era of Leadership Begins! ✨

Today we officially installed the Ambassadors and Leadership Team for the @AAS_HCS 2025–2026! 🚀 Watching these young leaders step into their roles was nothing short of breathtaking, inspiring, and unforgettable.

The future of the Academy is bright, and I’m beyond honored to witness and be part of this journey. Their presence, confidence, and passion were absolutely impressive—a glimpse of greatness that is only just beginning. 🌟

Here’s to a year of purpose, vision, and unstoppable leadership! 🔥

#FutureLeaders #AcademyForAdvancedStudies #Ambassadors #LeadershipInAction #ExcellenceInMotion

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

🔥 What an incredible experience! I had the honor of assisting Mrs. Thornhill — 2023 Teacher of the Year Finalist — with her Mock Interview, and let me tell you… her students were on fire! 🔥

They came in prepared, polished, and performing at peak levels — true professionals in the making. 💼✨

A huge thank you to Mrs. Thornhill and @excelacademyhcs for inviting me to be part of this authentic learning experience. Moments like this prove our future is in GREAT hands! 🙌

#FutureReady #PeakPerformance #StudentSuccess #CareerExcellence #HenryCounty

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

🚨 Career Signing Day at AAS COMING!!!🚨

This year’s signing day is shaping up to be 🔥, and the competition for top talent is heating up. Right now, @er_snell Inc. is leading the way by signing two more of our top welding Associates. The question is… who’s next?

At the Academy for Advanced Studies, our Associates don’t just graduate—they’re workforce-ready. When companies recruit from AAS, they gain new team members who bring:

✅ Skilled Excellence – Industry-certified, hands-on training that translates into immediate impact.
✅ Professional Mindset – Reliability, adaptability, and leadership skills that strengthen company culture.
✅ Future-Ready Innovation – A fresh perspective and drive to grow with their employers long-term.

💡 Don’t sit on the sidelines. The doors of @AAS_HCS are open, and the next generation of workforce leaders is ready. Signing Day is about more than opportunity—it’s about shaping the future of industry.

👉 Who will be next to secure the best of tomorrow’s workforce, today?

#CareerSigningDay #WorkforceReady #FutureTalent #WBL #AAS

[Academy for Advanced Studies @AAS_HCS]

You make us proud!! 💙

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

🔥 HISTORY MADE 🔥
Our FIRST-EVER CTSO Pep Rally went CRAZY! 🎉💪🏾

For those who don’t know… CTSO = Career & Technical Student Organizations. Think of it like SPORTS — but instead of points on a scoreboard, our Associates compete with skills, talent, and leadership. 🏆

They battle it out at the regional, state, and national levels — proving they’re not just students, they’re the cutting-edge leaders of tomorrow’s workforce. 🚀

At @AAS_HCS CTSO IS OUR SPORT.
And our Associates? They showed out and ran the town. 🔥🙌

#WeAreAAS #CTSO #PathwaysToSuccess #StudentLeaders #WorkforceReady #HistoryMade

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

🔥 Big moves at AAS today! 🔥

Our visit with @OfficialVyStar was nothing short of AMAZING 🙌. This partnership is all about setting our Associates up with a strong financial footing 💰 and unlocking doors in entrepreneurship 🚀.

The future is bright, and we’re building it brick by brick, link by link, with partners who believe in our students! 💡✨

#AAS #VyStar #NavigatingTowardSuccess #FinancialFreedom #Entrepreneurship #FutureReady

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

🚀 Student Spotlight | Future Builder of Success 🚀

Meet Bradley Spence — a 2025 graduate of the @AAS_HCS who is already laying the foundation for an incredible future! 🏗️

Bradley has excelled in the Structures Division, completing carpentry and excavator training with precision, skill, and determination. His leadership and work ethic have not gone unnoticed — he’s been highly praised by industry leaders who see his drive to succeed and his ability to turn learning into impact. 👏

At @AAS_HCS WBL, we believe in “Navigating Toward Success”, and Bradley is a shining example of where skill, passion, and opportunity meet. 🌟

Let’s celebrate Bradley’s journey and the bright future ahead in the world of construction and skilled trades. 🔨🚜

#WorkBasedLearning #NavigatingTowardSuccess #AAS #SkilledTrades #FutureBuilder #StudentSpotlight

[Academy for Advanced Studies @AAS_HCS]

Anatomy associates began pig dissection today. Following the skinning, we will study the muscles before making deep incisions to study the underlying organs. #navigatingtowardssuccess

[George Johnson @georg_johnsonjr]

⚙️ Fieldwork Friday | Precision Automotive Pathway

Our ASE-certified Precision Automotive pathway goes beyond textbooks by immersing Associates in real work through our on-campus School-Based Enterprise.

This week, we highlight two Associates gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for certification and career success. Through Precision Automotive, they are building:

1️⃣ Technical proficiency with essential services
2️⃣ Problem-solving and diagnostic expertise
3️⃣ Professional workplace and customer service skills

At @AAS_HCS WBL isn’t just education — it’s transformation for tomorrow’s workforce.

#FieldworkFriday #WorkBasedLearning #Automotive #ASECertified #CareerReady #AAS