About Us
Career Camp ATL Isn’t Just About Exposure to Career Options—
It’s About Empowerment
Career Camp ATL isn’t just about preparing for the next step—it’s about building a foundation for a lifetime of success and fulfillment. By shifting the focus from a single job title to a broader vision of happiness and achievement, we help students step confidently into their future with clarity and excitement. Our program is designed to help students take an active role in shaping their futures by blending:
Personalized Career Exploration
Every student is unique, and so is their path. We help campers identify their strengths, passions, and values to align with meaningful career opportunities.
Real World
Connections
Through mentorship, hands-on activities, and industry insights, students engage with professionals across various fields to gain practical knowledge and inspiration.
Active Parental Involvement
We recognize the vital role parents play in career decision-making. Our program includes resources and opportunities for parents to support and guide their child’s journey.
Practical Skill Development
Beyond career discovery, campers build essential life skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and financial literacy to prepare them for real-world success.
Meet Our Founder and CEO
Dr. Brian Keefer
For Dr. Keefer, Career Camp ATL is a mission — one that’s deeply connected to his family values and his passion for creating a better future for all students.
Dr. Brian Keefer, a dedicated public educator and father, has always seen the world through two critical lenses: education and family. These two perspectives led to the creation of Career Camp ATL, a transformative experience designed to help students discover careers that bring them joy, fulfillment, and success.
The concept for Career Camp ATL was hatched in July 2016. As the father of then-eight and two-year-old boys (see the 2016 picture), he couldn’t shake the idea that despite his professional experience as an educator, he felt unequipped to support his own children on their journey toward a fulfilling adulthood with careers that aligned with their strengths and vision for their future. As an educator, Dr. Keefer has witnessed firsthand the gaps in how traditional education systems approach career readiness. He’s seen schools make tremendous strides in exposing students to various career options. Still, he believed something vital was missing: the opportunity for students to discover what truly excites them — to define, in their own terms, what fulfilling lives and careers look like. His vision is clear: provide young people the opportunity to explore, discover, and ultimately build the careers they’re meant to have while encouraging them to live lives they can be proud of.
Discover Your Future At Career Camp ATL
Are you ready to take the first step toward your future? Career Camp Atlanta is more than just a camp—it’s an immersive college and career exploration experience designed to help rising 6th–11th grade students find their passion and chart their path.
In this video, you’ll get a glimpse of what makes Career Camp ATL the right choice for students and families. From hands-on learning and expert mentorship to real-world career insights, we equip students with the knowledge and confidence to take on the future.
Unlocking Opportunities
Through University Partnerships
Oglethorpe University
Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is recognized as Atlanta’s premier undergraduate learning experience. A close-knit campus community with close proximity to big-city opportunities, Oglethorpe is synonymous with excellence. Excellence in all of its forms – academic, athletic, performing arts, and leadership – sets Oglethorpe apart from other colleges and universities.
Georgia Institute of Technology
The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation’s top public research universities.Tech’s engineering and computing Colleges are the largest and among the highest-ranked in the nation. The Institute also offers outstanding programs in business, design, liberal arts, sciences, and lifetime learning.
Savannah College of Art & Design
Offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university, SCAD is uniquely qualified to prepare talented students for professional, creative careers. SCAD prepares talented students for creative professions through engaged teaching and learning in a positively oriented university environment.
Georgia State University
Founded in 1913, Georgia State University transforms the lives of students, advances the frontiers of knowledge and shapes future leaders. Enrolling one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, the university provides associate-to-graduate-degree-level educational opportunities for tens of thousands across its downtown Atlanta Campus and five Perimeter College campuses.
Atlanta Technical College
ATC believes that the strength of Atlanta rests in its citizens whose skills, values, and ethics make them a productive and competitive force. They offer career-focused education and workforce training. ATC provides associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in fields like healthcare, business, technology, and skilled trades.
Morehouse College
Established in 1867, Morehouse College has been a beacon of academic excellence and leadership development for over a century. Founded with the mission to educate and empower African American men, Morehouse has a proud legacy of producing leaders who shape the world.
Mercer University
Founded in 1833, and known for its strong academic programs and commitment to research, service, and innovation. Mercer offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees across disciplines such as business, law, engineering, health sciences, and liberal arts. With campuses in Macon, Atlanta, and Savannah, Mercer is recognized for its rigorous academics, community engagement, and emphasis on preparing students for leadership and professional success.
Emory University
Founded in 1836, Emory offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in fields such as business, law, medicine, public health, and the humanities. The university is home to a top-ranked medical school and healthcare system, fostering innovation in healthcare and biomedical research. With a commitment to academic excellence and social impact, Emory is recognized as one of the leading universities in the U.S.
Spelman College
Spelman College is a prestigious private, historically Black liberal arts college for women in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1881, Spelman is known for its strong academic programs, leadership development, and commitment to social justice. The college offers undergraduate degrees in fields such as STEM, social sciences, humanities, and the arts, with a focus on empowering women of African descent. Spelman consistently ranks among the top HBCUs.
