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Albany Technical College Hosts Second Annual Wellness Fair Promoting Integrated Wellness for Students and the Community Event: Wellness Fair Location: Kirkland Conference Center Date: Thursday, September 26, 10:00 a.m. Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College (ATC) will host the second annual Wellness Fair, taking place on September 26th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kirkland Conference Center. This event is designed to provide students with comprehensive resources and information...

Albany Tech President to hold annual State of the College Address ALBANY, GEORGIA - Albany Technical College President, Dr. Emmett Griswold, will deliver the annual State of the College address on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the Kirkland Conference Center. Dr. Griswold will highlight Albany Technical College's graduation and job placement rates for the past year, academic year 2023-2024. Information on how the college ended the 2024 academic year will be presented for...

Culinary Arts Student Embarks on Prestigious Internship at Walt Disney World Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College (ATC) Culinary Arts student Madison Sexton, a 2025 candidate for graduation, has been selected for a remarkable opportunity to intern at Walt Disney World-EPCOT. Madison began her internship on August 1, 2024, after a successful interview for the prestigious Walt Disney Culinary Arts Program, and has since extended her internship through the fall of 2025. Madison’s...

Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College announces the upcoming TEAAMS Monthly Empowerment Session on September 12, 10:00 -11:00 a.m., at the Logistics Education Center. Dr. William Myles will speak at the event. This session is part of the college's initiative, Teaching, Empowering, African American Males to Succeed (TEAAMS), designed to provide African American Males with fundamental skills to help them succeed and persist through internal and external challenges. "The TEAAMS Project...

Albany Technical College to Host the First Annual Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Summit Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College (ATC) will host the upcoming first Annual Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Summit, taking place from August 6-8, 2024, at Albany Technical College. This significant event, themed "Working to Maintain Trust and Keep Our Communities Safe," aims to foster positive relations between the police and the community, professionalize community engagement in...

Albany Technical College Welcomes New Vice President for Student Affairs Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College is announcing Ms. Jerri Carroll's appointment as the new Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA), effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Carroll brings over two decades of extensive experience in higher education administration, having held pivotal leadership roles in student services and academic advising. Ms. Carroll previously served as Dean of Students at Central Alabama...

Albany Technical College Shines at SkillsUSA National Competition Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College performed outstandingly at the SkillsUSA National Competition held in Atlanta, GA, from June 24 to June 28. The competition, which draws talented students from across the country, saw five of Albany Tech's finest compete at a national level after winning gold medals in the state competition in February. The team, comprised of students from various disciplines, has brought home...

Albany Technical College Launches New Critical Care Paramedic Program Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College (ATC) announces the launch of a pioneering new program, the Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC), starting in Fall 2024. This addition marks the first of its kind within the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), designed specifically to advance the skills of experienced paramedics into critical care specialties. The new program targets...

Dougherty County EMS Enhances Training for Future EMS Professionals with Equipment Donation to Albany Technical College ALBANY, GA – Dougherty County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) demonstrates its commitment to local emergency medical services education by donating two Stryker MX Pro Power Lift stretchers to the EMS Program at Albany Technical College (ATC). In a move that reinforces the importance of hands-on training for emergency response education, Dougherty County EMS has...

Albany Technical College Announces Three New Funding Options to Support Nursing Students' Housing Costs Albany, GA – Albany Technical College (ATC) has three new funding options to support nursing students residing in the Living and Learning Community. These opportunities aim to alleviate housing costs and provide financial stability for students pursuing their nursing education. The funding options include the Albany Tech Foundation Housing Scholarship, the Phoebe Putney Health System...

Albany Technical College Official Spring 2024 Graduation Commencement Notification ALBANY, GA – Albany Technical College graduation commencement celebrating the accomplishments of graduates for Spring 2024 will occur at two different times: Friday, May 3, at 11:00 AM and 2 PM at the Albany State University's West Campus Arena on Gillionville Road in Albany. Candidates for Technical Certificates of Credit, Diplomas, Associate Degrees, and High School Equivalencies will be recognized for...

Albany Technical College's FBLA Collegiate Titans Shine at Georgia State Conference Albany, Georgia – The Georgia FBLA Collegiate chapter at Albany Technical College was proud to send four students to the state-wide competitive FBLA Collegiate conference on April 12- 13, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. This conference included competitors from many of Georgia's technical colleges and a few universities. During the conference, students were able to network with colleagues, employers, and...