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Articles from 2021


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12/29/2021

Augusta Technical College Announces Dr. Kristie Searcy as Incoming Dean of School of Health Sciences

Dr. Searcy's appointment will go into effect on on January 1, 2022.

12/17/2021

Augusta Technical College brings film training to the CSRA in partnership with the Georgia Film Academy & indiegrip.com, LLC

Contact ATC's Corporate and Community Education Department at ccetraining@augustatech.edu for more information!

12/16/2021

Augusta Technical College Announces Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year Devlynn Taylor

Mrs. Taylor will represent ATC at the EAGLE Leadership Institute in March 2022.

12/16/2021

Augusta Technical College Announces 2022 Instructor of the Year Kevin T. Bryant

Mr. Bryant will represent ATC at the Leadership Conference in 2022.

12/10/2021

Beverly Peltier on How to Establish a Scholarship with Augusta Technical College

Watch the video for more information!

12/10/2021

Augusta Technical College Announces 2022 GOAL Winner Alina Walls

Congratulations Alina!

11/29/2021

Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston on the New Culinary Arts Associate Degree Program at Augusta Tech

Watch the video for more information about the Culinary Arts Associate Degree!

11/12/2021

Beverly Peltier of Augusta Technical College on The 1961 Club

'Director of Institutional Advancement at Augusta Technical College Beverly Peltier discusses The 1961 Club - the giving channel that is celebrating Augusta Tech's 60th anniversary'(AugustaCEO).

11/11/2021

Augusta Technical College and The Warrior Alliance's Operation Double Eagle Program Gains National Attention on CBS Evening News

'Operation Double Eagle is a 9-week skills development program in Augusta, GA, that connects veterans and transitioning active-duty service members to a network of employers seeking “job-ready” veterans for nationwide career opportunities.'

11/10/2021

Augusta Tech offering tuition-free training for high-demand jobs

'Augusta Tech has about 40 tuition-free programs all in high-demand fields like HVAC, welding, manufacturing, computer programming and nursing' (O'Cone).

11/04/2021

Dr. Jermaine Whirl on the New Strategic Plan at Augusta Technical College

Watch the video for more information about Augusta Technical College's future plans!

10/27/2021

Savannah State and Augusta Technical College Enter into Articulation Agreement

Allows ATC students to finish electronics engineering technology degree at SSU.

10/22/2021

John Richardson of Augusta Technical College, Interdisciplinary Studies

Watch the video for more information!

10/13/2021

Augusta Technical College Partners with Bank of America on New Workforce Development Initiative

The grant will provide short term training and certifications.

10/11/2021

Augusta Tech State of the College Address

'Learn more about the college’s successes during the 2020-2021 academic year, it’s updated strategic plan, and forthcoming capital projects' (AugustaCEO).

10/01/2021

Lisa Palmer of Augusta Technical College on Partnerships & Supporting Small Business

Watch the video to learn more!

09/30/2021

Augusta Technical College Receives $2.9 Million Through US Department of Education Predominantly Black Institutions Program

Augusta Technical College provides more than 5000 students with technical education in over 130 programs of study that lead to certificates of credit, diplomas, and associate degrees.

09/24/2021

John Richardson of Augusta Technical College on Dual Enrollment

Watch this video for more information on Dual Enrollment!

09/21/2021

Founders' Week: Spotlight on Augusta Technical College President Dr. Jermaine Whirl

Celebrate Augusta Tech's 60th Anniversary with us and read about future plans for the college!

09/20/2021

Augusta Technical College Alumni Recognition

Congratulations to our inaugural Den of Distinction Members!

09/14/2021

Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston on the Photovoltaic Systems Certificate Program at Augusta Tech

Learn more about the Photovoltaic Systems Installation and Repair Technician Certificate!

09/13/2021

Guest: Augusta Tech's impact in area has been felt in area for 60 years

Learn more about Augusta Technical College and its contribution to the community!

09/10/2021

Lisa Palmer of Augusta Technical College on Recent Upgrades to Training Labs

Interested in PLC or Industrial Manufacturing? Augusta Technical College updates technology to aid learning in a critical field.

09/02/2021

Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Night Announced

In partnership with Augusta Technical College, SRP Park to host event on Friday, September 10

08/18/2021

Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston on the Industrial Construction Program at Augusta Technical College

Learn more about the Industrial Construction Program!

08/18/2021

Augusta University and Augusta Technical College kick off pathway program for cyber students

Pursuing an Associate's Degree in Cybersecurity? Earning a Bachelor's in Information Technology is now one step closer!

08/11/2021

Augusta Tech President Dr. Jermaine Whirl appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Human Capital Advisory Council

Congratulations Dr. Whirl!

08/10/2021

Quentin Cooks of Augusta Technical College, Aviation Maintenance Technology

Watch the video for information on the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program!

08/06/2021

Dr. Gwen Taylor on Allied Health Sciences and Nursing Programs at Augusta Technical College

Watch this video for more information on the School of Health Sciences!

08/02/2021

Provost Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston Selected As Keynote Speaker for Chamber Women in Business Event

The event will focus on ways our educational pipeline is supporting digital education and technology workforce development.

07/22/2021

Elizabeth Julian Gives an Overview of Offerings at the School of Business at Augusta Tech

Interested in pursuing a career in Business? Learn more about the School of Business's current offerings!

07/19/2021

Lauren Serrano Named 2021 Coco-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

Congratulations Lauren Serrano!

07/15/2021

Augusta Tech to Host Contractors Academy

Participants who join this 8 week training program will earn a Certificate of Completion from Augusta Technical College.

07/12/2021

Augusta Technical College Announces New Academic Programs and Continuing Education Offerings for Fall 2021

See the new academic programs for Fall Semester 2021!

07/01/2021

Augusta Technical College Announces Appointment of New Chair and Vice Chair for College Board of Directors

Augusta Technical College is excited to announce the appointment of the new Chair and Vice Chair for the College Board of Directors, Dr. Howie Gunby and Ms. Patricia Goodwin, respectively.

06/28/2021

Augusta Technical College Announces Mid-Year Economic Outlook Event with The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Join us at the Mid-Year CSRA Economic Outlook Event for forecasts on topics including, 'GDP, inflation, interest rates, international trade, monetary policy, unemployment and the effects of COVID-19 in the economy'.

06/25/2021

SkillsUSA Honors Augusta Tech's Sherrie Rowe with National Award

Congratulations Ms. Sherrie Rowe on SkillsUSA Educator of the Year!

06/22/2021

Angela Moseley on Workforce and Career Development at Augusta Tech

Interested in getting Certified? Dean Angela Moseley talks about certifications currently offered by Augusta Technical College.

06/07/2021

Augusta Technical College Receives Grant to Fund 140 Scholarships

Augusta Technical College has the only Chemical Technology and Nuclear Engineering Technology programs in the region. These programs were built with insight and recommendations from industry partners at Plant Vogtle, AESD, and Greenwood Industry.

06/05/2021

Building the future: Grads leave Augusta Tech ceremony with certificate...and a job

'After Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis Jr. held a virtual town hall meeting last March to announce the program’s arrival in Augusta, Shelar said Construction Ready received more than 300 registrants'(Hotchkiss, The Augusta Chronicle).

06/04/2021

Augusta Technical College Appoints New Board Members

Welcome to Ms. Amanda Marsh-Amato and Mr. Foy Meyer!

06/02/2021

Augusta Technical College has a $58 Million Economic Impact in the CSRA

'The numbers alone only represent our direct impact on employment and spending activity. We are most proud of our 87% graduate placement rate in-field, and that 94% of our graduates come from the CSRA and 96% stay after graduation' (Whirl).

05/27/2021

Drive-Thru Graduation Celebration

Congratulations 2021 Augusta Technical College Graduates!

05/13/2021

Augusta Technical College Foundation Dedicates Office Suite to Retiring Foundation Chairman Tim Maund

Tim...served the Augusta Technical College Foundation for 34 years as a Foundation Trustee. He served as the Foundation Chairman [for]...13 years, Tim is the longest-serving Augusta Tech Foundation Chairman.

05/11/2021

Augusta Technical College Announces New Foundation Chairman

'...Randy is a staunch advocate of technical education and he strongly values the graduates that come out of our institution'(Whirl, Augusta Technical College).

05/06/2021

Augusta Technical College announces partnership with Augusta United Graduate Academy

To accommodate student athletes’ practice schedules, the college will offer a variety of face-to-face classes throughout the day while ensuring participants have access to the college’s 130+ academic programs of study.

05/03/2021

Leading Cybersecurity Programs 2021 - Sponsor Insight - Augusta Technical College

'Augusta Technical College was the first two-year Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) institution to hold the [Center of Academic Excellence] (CAE) designation'(Newsweek Educational Insight Team, Newsweek).

04/29/2021

Augusta Technical College Announces 2021 Summer & Fall Operational Plan

'The college will offer traditional face-to-face classes, hybrid (up to 50% of the course content is online), and fully virtual classes'.

04/21/2021

Angela Moseley on Online Adult Education Programs at Augusta Tech

Learn more about earning your GED 100% online!

04/08/2021

Augusta Technical College Announces 2021 SkillsUSA Georgia Postsecondary Winners

Twenty Augusta Tech students competed in the competition, and 18 students took home medals, for a 90% success rate.

04/07/2021

Tammy O'Brien on Cyber Education at Augusta Technical College

Watch the video to learn more about the importance of Cyber and Digital Education!

04/06/2021

The story behind the most inspiring par 3 in all of Augusta

'We have men from age 25 to the early 60s in this current class...We’re contacting possible employers for them now while we recruit the next class. We’re just trying to pay back these people who’ve given us so much'(Johnson, The Warrior Alliance).

04/01/2021

Sue Parr named Augusta Technical College's 2021 Commencement Speaker

Sue Parr, President and CEO of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, has been named as the Augusta Technical College 2021 Commencement speaker.

03/30/2021

Angela Moseley on Adult Education at Augusta Tech

Join Dean Angela Moseley as she discusses Adult Education and the goal to 'meet today's workforce needs' (Augusta CEO)!

03/30/2021

Augusta Technical College becomes the educational partner of CSRA SHRM

Augusta Tech will provide credentialed faculty that will teach SHRM certification prep classes and work to coordinate an employment law series for HR professionals.

03/30/2021

Lauren Serrano is named Augusta Technical College's 2021 GOAL Winner

'Winning the GOAL Student of the Year award as a first-generation college student would signify a great honor to my family and I...'(Serrano).

03/30/2021

Dave Maryniak named Augusta Technical College's 2021 RPA Winner

Along with teaching, Maryniak has developed or supported development of several programs at the College, including the Chemical Operator Diploma, AAS in Chemical Technology, and the AAS in Nuclear Engineering Technology.

03/17/2021

Augusta Technical College Spotlight

'The Augusta Tech experience is made up of faculty who are practitioners in their field of expertise, friendly student support service personnel, and real-world learning opportunities' (Whirl, Augusta Technical College).

03/08/2021

Addressing the Workforce Skills Gap, 'Construction Ready' Training Program Expands into Augusta in May

'Construction Ready takes Georgians through a free 20-day construction education program that ends with training, credentialing, and job placement'.

03/08/2021

Young Augustan continues family tradition of helping her community

Read about Skylar Moses and her community service efforts!

02/26/2021

New Augusta Tech President Shares His Outlook on the Future

Read more about Dr. Whirl and the college's future plans!

02/04/2021

Augusta Technical College Students Selected for All-Georgia Academic Team

Congratulations Ms. Merciful Fuller and Ms. Wilisa Ruffin!

02/03/2021

Dr. Jermaine Whirl on Hybrid Learning Options at Augusta Tech

We offer hybrid learning options on multiple campuses!

01/19/2021

Bonita Jenkins of Augusta Technical College on Working with Special Populations

Learn more about special populations and the necessary resources for success!