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Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Respiratory Care graduate Jay Shedd, system director of Respiratory Therapy, Sleep Lab and Neurodiagnostic at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, continues to collaborate with GNTC faculty and students to prepare future respiratory therapists for the workforce. Shedd advocates for students to learn first-hand to use the latest technology to improve […]

Two GNTC students have received The Governor Nathan Deal Technical Education Scholarship in recognition of their academic achievement in an industrial or industrial-related program. Jamasin Cook, Welding and Joining Technology, and Andy Phillips, Supply Chain Management and Logistics, received the scholarship for the fall 2025 semester. They are students at GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus (WMC) in Dalton.

GNTC is accepting applications for the 2026 Latin American Association-Mohawk Scholarships through Oct. 31. This scholarship, funded by the Latin American Association (LAA) with the sponsorship of Mohawk Industries Inc., supports students involved in the Hispanic community who graduated from eligible high schools in Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Murray or Whitfield Counties. Up to six scholarships will be awarded for the spring 2026 semester.

GNTC's Medical Assisting program successfully passed its recent accreditation site visit with no recommendations from the review team. The program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in hospitals, physician’s offices, outpatient care and other healthcare facilities.

GNTC is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff. The event on Thursday, Oct. 16, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on each of GNTC’s campuses.

Mary Sharay and Olin Yaoapoqa, Horticulture students at the Floyd County Campus in Rome, have received a Rabbit Valley Farmers Market Scholarship. Scholarship applicants must be planning a career related to farming, gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design or horticulture.

Jesse Nicholson, a Calhoun resident, and Mayahuel Yaoapoqa, a Menlo resident, have received the Gene Haas Scholarship, which rewards academic excellence and provides financial support for students working toward a degree, diploma or certificate in the Precision Machining and Manufacturing program.

Looking for an affordable, convenient way to jump-start your career? At GNTC, we make education work for you! With flexible class options and the HOPE Career Grant, eligible students can attend tuition-free--plus, a 99% job placement rate means you'll be ready to fill in-demand jobs. Don't wait--get the skills you need for the job you want!

The GNTC Foundation has announced that GNTC’s Board of Trustees has been named a 2025 Role Model Board by the Technical College Foundation Association of Georgia. This year marks the fourth consecutive year that the GNTC Foundation has received this honor.

GNTC has named Jake Broome associate vice president of Administrative Services. His responsibilities include preparation and oversight of the financial, budget, purchasing and administrative operations at GNTC; directing the acquisition, tagging and surplus disposal processes of the college’s asset inventory; overseeing student accounts; and overseeing the administration and maintenance of the college’s vehicle fleet.