GNTC and Yancey hold heavy equipment training
November 02, 2020
As Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Construction Management student Lexa Hendrix climbed into her program’s new skid-steer loader, she listened to the directions of Zach Walden, machine representative for Yancey Bros. Co. “This control takes you forwards, backwards, side to side and this lifts the bucket,” he told Hendrix. “I want you to practice by […]
Donors establish a GNTC Public Safety Scholarship
October 22, 2020
Seated in the office of Dr. Heidi Popham, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), Gary and Diane McConnell established a Public Safety Scholarship through the GNTC Foundation. With a combined public safety career of over 75 years, the McConnell’s wanted to assist students in Basic Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Technology, EMS Professions and other […]
GNTC announces Free Application Week, Oct. 26-30, 2020
October 16, 2020
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) will be hosting a Free Application Week, Oct. 26-30, to help those who are seeking to enroll in spring semester. During this week, GNTC will waive the $25 application fee for all new applicants. The admissions deadline for the spring semester is Nov. 30. Classes are scheduled to begin on […]
GNTC adapts classes during COVID-19 era
October 15, 2020
As the world continues to confront the COVID-19 pandemic, Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has stepped up its health and safety measures for the fall semester. “The focus of Georgia Northwestern Technical College is the health and safety of all students, faculty and staff,” said Elizabeth Anderson, vice president of Academic Affairs at GNTC. “We […]
GNTC presents prison graduates with welding certificates
October 05, 2020
During a special graduation ceremony at the Floyd County Prison (FCP) in Rome, 12 offenders stepped forward to receive a Certificate of Completion from Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) showing they completed their training in Shield Metal Arc and Flux Core Welding. “This will change your life if you allow it,” Technical College System of Georgia […]