Taco Bell Foundation for Teens Expands Its “Graduate to Go Studios” Mentorship Program With A New Location At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta

Steven R. McQueen, Zach Roerig, and Michael Trevino of The Vampire Dairies, Music Producer Kevin “Khao” Cates and Other Film & Music Industry Supporters to Attend Grand Opening

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Nearly one-third of all Georgia students fail to finish high school in four years. In some metro-Atlanta schools, roughly half of students graduate on time. [1] To address the growing need for mentorship, support and resources for Atlanta teens struggling to graduate, the Taco Bell Foundation for Teens in partnership with the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, will provide more than $100,000 in funding this year to support the Studio program at metro Atlanta Clubs.

“Academic achievement is critical to building great futures,” said Missy Dugan, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.”‘The Graduate to Go Studios’ program is interactive, memorable and gives our kids a voice. It allows us to build on the passions and dreams our kids already have and provides them with tools and hands-on experiences they can use in the real world.”

During the event, the Vampire Diaries’ Steven R. McQueen, Zach Roerig and Michael Trevino, along with music Grammy-nominated producer Kevin “Khao” Cates will share personal stories and experiences as industry professionals and reinforce the importance of helping teens graduate through programs like “Graduate to Go Studios.”

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