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Thirteen students graduated on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The students experienced a vigorous, 10-week training program that included donated equipment such as trucks, poles and climbing equipment, as well as hands-on expertise from GNTC instructors. Upon completing […]

Georgia Trend magazine has selected Dr. Heidi Popham, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), as one of the magazine’s most influential leaders. This year marks the third that Popham has been profiled in the “annual publication that spotlights the most powerful leaders across major industries and organizations” who impact Georgia, according to Georgia Trend. […]

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its new Commercial Truck Driving Range on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart. The new driving range, which is 150 feet by 340 feet, and the current range will be used to train and certify students for a restricted Class […]

Friends, family and the community gathered in the Conference Center at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus in Calhoun on Nov. 1 to honor 25 students graduating from Basic POST Certification Class #BPC1-2024-08. The Basic POST Certification (BPC) program is designed to train and prepare graduates for employment as entry-level Georgia Peace Officer Standards […]

The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) is hosting a Georgia State Agency Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GTNC) Floyd County Campus in Rome. This free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Conference Center in Building H.  The Career Fair is exclusively for […]

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announces the graduation of the 2024 cohort of its Senior Leadership Academy. This marks the second cohort to complete the program, which is designed to develop and prepare future leaders within TCSG’s network of colleges and its system office.  This year’s 26 graduates exemplify outstanding leadership and service […]

The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GTNC) Foundation recently hosted the EMPOWER Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Brunch to raise funds, recognize donors and present the 2024 EMPOWER Awards. The GNTC Foundation hosted the event at the Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. The foundation recognized more than a dozen event sponsors who support its mission. “The commitment […]

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Law Enforcement Academy prepares students for an exciting profession in one of Georgia’s high demand careers. GNTC offers certificates for Basic POST (Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council) Certification, Intermediate Law Enforcement and Advanced Law Enforcement at its Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. The program is also open to […]

Savannah, Ga.–The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced 23 recipients as Alumni of the Year from its 22 colleges. The award honors exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions in their fields, demonstrated leadership in their communities, and serve as ambassadors of technical education in Georgia. The announcement took place at the 2024 Fall […]

A Sylvania woman’s outlook on education changed after she received her High School Equivalency at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC). Elizabeth Foldes said she and her family moved frequently during her childhood because her father’s job setting up publishing equipment required relocating every two years throughout Georgia. She now lives in Sylvania. After her family […]

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Adult Education program helps adults receive their High School Equivalency (HSE) and young adults receive their HSE and workforce training. Mia Edwards, a resident of Fort Oglethorpe, completed her HSE at GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring in June 2022. She said she left school in the 11th grade, […]