Panther Blazer Project

The Panther Blazer Project provides a career blazer to juniors and seniors preparing to enter the workforce. The purpose of the project is to remove the financial barriers that prohibit students from purchasing high-quality professional attire needed for interviews, internships and post-graduation employment.

THE NEED

With 59 percent of Georgia State students being Pell-eligible (the average Pell-eligible household has an annual income of less than $30,000), the Panther Blazer Project will ensure that students in need have access to a critical article of clothing needed to transition from college to career.

THE GOAL

As a first-year pilot, the goal is to provide 50 students with blazers in spring and fall 2023. We need to raise $10,000 to support 100 students. The hope is to provide all graduating seniors with a professional blazer.

THE MISSION

Georgia State’s mission states that the university “strengthens the workforce of the future and “readies students for professional pursuits.” According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (2021), career readiness is a foundation of core competencies to prepare college students for workplace success and continuous career management. In support of Georgia State’s College to Career Initiative and the University Career Services Career Closet, the Alumni Association established the Panther Blazer Project.

Please consider donating $100 or more to provide a blazer for a deserving student (or two).

Complete the form below to include a message with first job search advice. We will place your statement in the jacket pocket of a blazer.

Alumni Association