CONGRATULATIONS!
2024 SWAG and Regal Scholars Intern Graduation

Congratulations to the interns of the Village of Wellington SWAG and the Crowned Pearls of Wellington Regal Scholars programs for graduating! The Graduation Ceremony was held on August 6, 2024 at the Village of Wellington's Village Hall. The SWAG program is funded through a federal block grant received by the Village of Wellington and operated by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter and the  Crowned Pearls of Wellington, Inc. 

The SWAG program's primary objective is to prepare high school students for future success by providing personal and professional development opportunities. This year round program is designed to help empower and motivate at-risk and underserved high school students in order to overcome social and economic barriers that may impact their quality of life.

The program culminates in a paid summer internship with students working in local businesses and government offices. 

Thank you to our guest speaker Ms. Joy King, Foreign Service Officer of the U.S. Department of State, for giving a powerful message to our students that resonated with us all.

2024 SWAG & Regal Scholars
Summer Interns - At Work

So proud of our SWAG and Regal Scholars 2024 interns! Thanks to the Village of Wellington and all our community partners for their support! We thank all of our employers for being willing to invest in the lives of the students. Without their assistance in this program, the impact that we have in each and every one of the student's lives simply would not be possible. 

• Kidz Art
• Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington
  
• Pinch A Penny
  
• State Attorney's Office
• St. Peters United Methodist Church
• Village of Wellington
• Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
• Wellington All Stars
• Wellington Regional Medical Center

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CONGRATULATIONS!
2023 SWAG Program Intern Graduation

The Graduation Ceremony for the 2023 Students Working to Achieve Greatness (SWAG) was held on August 1, 2023 at the Village of Wellington's Village Hall. The SWAG program is funded through a federal block grant received by the Village of Wellington and operated by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter and the  Crowned Pearls of Wellington, Inc.

The SWAG program's primary objective is to prepare high school students for future success by providing personal and professional development opportunities. This year round program is designed to help empower and motivate at-risk and underserved high school students in order to overcome social and economic barriers that may impact their quality of life.

The program culminates in a paid summer internship with students working in local businesses and government offices. 

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For the full album of Graduation photos, CLICK HERE

2023 SWAG Summer Interns - At Work

Again, we would like to thank all of our SWAG employers for being willing to invest in the lives of the SWAG students. Without their assistance in this program, the impact that we have in each and every one of the student's lives simply would not be possible. 

• Art Cellar
• Boys and Girls Club
• Innovacare/Premier Health
• New Horizons Summer Camp
• Retro Fitness
• State Attorney's Office
• St. Peters United Methodist Church
• Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
• Wellington All Stars
• Wellington Regional Hospital
• Zeller Health Insurance Solutions

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"Night Lights & Crowned Pearls,
an Equestrian Experience"

Crowned Pearls of Wellington, Inc., along with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega Chapter, hosted its annual fundraiser on March 25, 2023 at the Wellington International Equestrian Center. The event was well attended again this year, with a sold-out crowd contributing to our efforts to support the communities we serve through programming and initiatives that benefit those in greatest need. The video captures the spirit of the evening!

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For additional photos of the event, CLICK HERE