Continued > for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the industry, as well as highlight the impact golf has on economic growth. I can think of no more important legacy for the 100th PGA Championship than to welcome a diverse group of talented young people into the golf industry.”
“ We’ re honored to be chosen to work with the PGA of America on this most noteworthy 100th PGA Championship, as it coincides with our centennial anniversary,” said Michael P. McMillan, President & CEO, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc.“ This partnership showcases the fact that both the PGA and Urban League are committed to forging new paths of greater diversity in the communities in which we live, work and serve.”
Among the initiatives and events:
• PGA Championship Jobs Initiative( July – August): The PGA of America is facilitating introductions and discussions between key PGA Championship Prime Suppliers and SLATE( St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment) to place individuals from SLATE’ s Young Adult Division( ages 16-24) in paid employment opportunities before, during and after the PGA Championship. Prime Suppliers include American Maintenance, Cornerstone Parking Group, FoneSaver and Levy Restaurants. Hundreds of shifts will be filled daily, and recruitment is underway.
• Beyond the Green at the 100th PGA Championship( Monday, Aug. 6): Beyond the Green inspires high school and college students to learn about careers in the golf industry through exposure to influential PGA Professionals, business executives and a behindthe-scenes view of the operations of the 100th PGA Championship. Daytime Emmy Award-nominated actor Dondre Whitfield, who currently co-stars in Queen Sugar on the Oprah Winfrey Network, will deliver
the keynote address. Students will also participate in“ speed networking” with:- PGA Vice President Suzy Whaley- Golf Channel Anchor Cara Banks- KSDK-TV News Anchor Rene Knott- St. Louis Cardinals Beat Reporter Jenifer Langosch- iHeartMedia St. Louis Region President Derrick Martin- Enterprise Holdings Director of Creative Media and Sponsorships Michelle Russell Wazlawek- Golf Women Mean Business Regional Director Mary McCray Participants representing the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and Urban K-Life will also be treated to a panel discussion comprised of golf industry leaders and a case study competition on growing participation in golf.
• Careers in Golf Session( Saturday, Aug. 11) – During the Urban Expo at the America’ s Center, the PGA of America will host a seminar for young adults of the Urban League to learn about career possibilities in the $ 84 billion golf industry, as well as paths for them to pursue PGA Membership. Continued >