GNTC Instructors nominated for 2018 Rick Perkins Award
January 24, 2018
Faculty and staff at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have nominated six of their peer instructors for the Rick Perkins Award of Excellence in Technical Instruction competition. The Rick Perkins Award honors the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) most outstanding instructors. The award has been an ongoing statewide event since 1991 and is designed […]
GNTC names semi-finalists for 2018 GOAL Award
January 22, 2018
Four Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have been selected as the college’s semi-finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Dione Waddington, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. Listed are students chosen as semi-finalists for the GOAL award showing (from left to right) the student’s name, hometown, program of study, GNTC […]
Working together to train NW Georgia’s professionals
January 12, 2018
With the population closing in on one million people in Northwest Georgia, combined with the more than 300 EMT openings currently available in the Peach State, it was an easy decision for two regional foundations to team up to make a gift to Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Betts Berry with the Jewell Foundation and […]
Manufacturing leaders helping train future of NW Georgia
January 04, 2018
Three Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students are benefitting this year from the help of one of the state’s major trade organizations which represents Georgia manufacturers. Joshua Dunagan of Dalton, Georgia; Andrew Jarrett of Cedartown, Georgia; and Caleb Pledger of Lyerly, Georgia were selected for the Manufacturers Education Foundation (MEF) Scholarship. The MEF Scholarship is […]
NW Georgia leaders inducted into GNTC Board
January 03, 2018
The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Board of Directors saw two new member sworn in recently during a meeting held on the college’s Catoosa County Campus in Ringgold, Georgia. Floyd County, Georgia’s Albert “Al” Hodge, Jr., and Whitfield County, Georgia’s Robert “Rob” Bradham. GNTC President Pete McDonald swore in the new members at the college’s […]
GNTC’s Scottie Carter places 22nd IDEAL National Championship
December 22, 2017
Scottie Carter, director of Electrical Systems Technology at GNTC, placed 22nd in the nation during the 2017 IDEAL National Championship competition held recently in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The competition showcased the skills of electrical professionals, students, and apprentices from across the nation. Participants used IDEAL tools to compete in a timed challenge that involved […]
GNTC’s Ryan Fincher honored by the American Welding Society
December 21, 2017
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) student Ryan Fincher of Cedartown was honored by the American Welding Society (AWS) for winning the gold medal in the Welding Competition at the 2017 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held this summer in Louisville, Ky. Rene’ Engeron, chairman of the Atlanta section of AWS, presented Fisher with the […]
Institutional Effectiveness wins first place in decorating contest
December 15, 2017
Institutional Effectiveness won the top prize in the "Deck the Halls Door Decorating Contest" on the Floyd County Campus in Rome. Building J took second place and Administrative Services came in third in the holiday decoration contest that brought out the best in creativity and holiday spirit in the campus community. Click on the slideshow icon […]
Georgia Northwestern holds Fall 2017 Commencement Ceremony
December 15, 2017
A chilly Tuesday night in Northwest Georgia saw the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia fill to capacity as more than 250 students walked the stage at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Fall Commencement Ceremony. An estimated 1,500 family and friends were on hand for the occasion. GNTC President Pete McDonald, his administration, and keynote […]
Christmas decoration contest turns GNTC into winter wonderland
December 14, 2017
A Christmas "Deck the Halls Door Decorating Contest" is being held on GNTC's Floyd County Campus in Rome and it has brought out the best in creativity and holiday spirit in the campus community. Doors are being evaluated on four criteria: visual impact, craftsmanship, creativity, and holiday festiveness. Click on the slideshow icon to the right to […]