Xcel Strategies, a Savannah-based mentoring network founded to support students aged 15-25 and fuel them with purpose and passion to reach their full potential, announced their annual Xcel South Georgia Summit will be held Thursday, Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will take place at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden, 600 E. Broughton St., Savannah, Ga. Thanks to Title Sponsor Mingledorffs for making this event possible.

The Xcel South Georgia Summit is a half-day event that will bring together students, mentors, educators, and community leaders to discuss career opportunities in construction, manufacturing, automotive and logistics.

“We are excited to host our annual Xcel South Georgia Summit and bring together a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about supporting youth in our community,” said Jay Thompson, Founder and CEO of Xcel Strategies. “We believe that mentoring is essential to helping young people reach their full potential, and we hope that this event will inspire more people to get involved in the trades.”

For the 2023 South Georgia Summit, Xcel is taking a fresh approach with a conference-like format. This will include engaging networking and expo sessions so students can connect with supporters of Xcel and explore potential future opportunities. The summit will also include two dynamic, insightful panel discussions on construction, manufacturing and logistics led by partner companies who have contributed to Xcel's mentoring and training.

The event concludes with a luncheon where Xcel will celebrate outstanding individuals with five awards. Three Student of the Year honorees will be recognized, one from Bryan, Effingham and Chatham counties. Additionally, a Champion of Community will be honored. Exciting announcements will also be made regarding Xcel’s new manufacturing training program and an innovative Effingham County mobile training unit.

“We’re excited about the new format of this year’s South Georgia Summit. The networking sessions are an excellent opportunity for local business leaders to get to know the outstanding students in our program. They’re well-trained, enthusiastic to work, and have such an inspiring outlook on their future,” said Xcel Strategies Summit Director Phillip Scroggin II.

The South Georgia Summit is organized by Xcel Strategies, a Savannah-based mentoring network that provides support and resources to students aged 15-25. The organization’s mission is to fuel young people with purpose and passion to reach their full potential.

Individual tickets are available for $50. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for the event, and local businesses are encouraged to support the Xcel students and the organization’s mission. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities can be found at the Xcel South Georgia Summit on their website: https://xceltoday.com/event/2023sgxcelsummit/.