Youth Success Academy graduates, WCC, 2026
June 12, 2026
Twenty-nine students received their High School Equivalency diplomas this week through the Youth Success Academy (YSA) at GNTC. Seventeen students graduated at the YSA Commencement Ceremony at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus in Rome on Tuesday, June 9. Twelve students graduated from GNTC’s Walker County Campus YSA program at Peavine Baptist Church in Rock Spring on Thursday, June 11.
GNTC announces President’s and Dean’s Lists for spring 2026
June 09, 2026
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is proud to announce the students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2026 spring semester. To be eligible for the President’s List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the semester with a course load of at least 12 credit hours. To be eligible for […]
Janie Ruiz, a resident of Rome, received the bronze medal in the Customer Service competition.
June 08, 2026
GNTC students competed in three categories and took home a bronze medal at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, June 1-5, in Atlanta. Janie Ruiz, a resident of Rome, received the bronze medal in the Customer Service competition. She studies Business Management at GNTC’s Floyd County Campus.
Video: NC3 Signing Day 2026
June 04, 2026
In case you missed our live-stream of our third annual NC3 Signing Day, here is a recording. During National Signing Day, participating National Coalition of NC3 – National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Leadership Schools across the nation hosted high school students, parents, educators, industry partners, potential employers and others to watch students sign their […]
Floyd County Prison offenders celebrate their graduation May 29 at the Floyd County Prison.
June 04, 2026
A partnership between Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Floyd County Prison offers offenders a path to earning their High School Equivalency and receiving hands-on career training. GNTC and Floyd County Prison held a graduation ceremony May 29 to recognize 14 offenders who earned their High School Equivalency (HSE), five offenders who earned a Certificate […]
Kristin Garrett
June 01, 2026
GNTC student Kristin Garrett has received a $5,000 Advocate Health Community Scholarship to help cover education costs as she pursues an associate degree in Respiratory Care. A resident of Rome, Garrett anticipates graduating in May 2027. She has been employed at Atrium Health Floyd in Rome as a public safety supervisor for more than three years.
Patty Hart and Leigh Ann Pettigrew
May 29, 2026
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has received a large donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help improve student safety and provide training using industry-standard gear. J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. donated nearly 500 articles of high-visibility clothing and PPE including gaiters, gloves, high visibility jackets, masks, suspenders and vests. J. J. Keller provides […]
Gordon County campus aerial
May 28, 2026
GNTC is hosting Open Houses 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 events will be held from 10 a.m. to noon
Cory Lewis attended classes at GNTC and became a welder and fabricator for Komatsu America Corp. in Chattanooga.
May 21, 2026
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Welding and Joining Technology program is one of its most in-demand programs because graduates feel a sense of satisfaction with their work, have high job placement rates and earn a high starting wage. “If you like to build or create something with your hands that you can be proud of, […]