Savannah Technical College Celebrates Success of 5th Annual Child Abuse and Autism Awareness Walk

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) students recently hosted the 5th Annual Child Abuse and Autism Awareness Fun-Day & Walk at the college’s main campus. Organized by the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Club, the event brought the community together to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Acceptance Month.

The morning was defined by a “sea of blue,” as participants embraced the theme “Be a Child’s Sunshine” by wearing the official color representing both child abuse prevention and autism support. The event kicked off with a community vendor fair followed by an opening ceremony featuring remarks from ECCE Program Chair Mrs. Grant and a ceremonial ribbon cutting.

“Step Out & Make a Difference” served as the rallying cry for the day, connecting local families with vital educational resources. Along the walk route, participants engaged with educational facts regarding child abuse prevention and autism, while vendors distributed resources focused on positive parenting.

The event also highlighted the hands-on nature of technical education as Savannah Tech Barbering and Cosmetology students were on-site providing free haircuts to attendees, putting their professional skills into action to serve the community. Joining the student organizers were several key community partners, including the Live Oak Public Library, Healthy Savannah, Ambucs, and the Coastal GA Coalition for Children.

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, Savannah Technical College (Savannah Tech) is the premier provider of career-ready technical education in Coastal Georgia, offering a comprehensive range of nearly 150 market-driven programs, preparing students for high-demand careers including Aviation Technology, Cybersecurity, Health Sciences, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Automation & Robotics, Information Technology, Culinary Arts, Public Services and more. With campuses in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties, Savannah Tech serves more than 13,000 credit and non-credit students with a variety of pathways to success, including dual enrollment programs for high school students and specialized support services for military veterans and their families. Beyond academics, Savannah Tech is an economic and community development partner, collaborating with industry leaders to provide customized training programs, assessment services, and continuing education opportunities. For more information, visit www.savannahtech.edu.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Savannah Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.