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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...

LaVenice Grace to speak during local TEAAMS Session at Albany Technical College Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College is announcing the upcoming TEAAMS Monthly Empowerment Session & Graduate Recognition Ceremony on April 18, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Logistics Education Center. LaVenice Grace, Principal of Turner Elementary School will speak at the event. This session is part of the college's Teaching, Empowering African American Males to Succeed (TEAAMS) initiative. It is...

Albany Tech Celebrates Tracie “Rusty” Naylor-Griffin’s Prestigious EMS Educator of the Year Award Albany, Georgia - Albany Technical College announces that Tracie "Rusty" Naylor-Griffin has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Georgia EMS Educator of the Year. The award, sponsored by the Georgia EMS Association (GEMSA), was presented during the GEMSA Leadership Conference held at Lake Lanier from March 27-29, 2024. Despite Rusty's inability to attend the ceremony in person, the...

Chief LaShawnda Ethridge & Chief Anita Allen to speak during local TEAAMS Session at Albany Technical College Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College is announcing the upcoming TEAAMS Monthly Empowerment Session on March 21, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Logistics Education Center. LaShawnda Ethridge, Chief of Police Albany Technical College, and Anita Allen, Chief of Police Albany State University, will speak at the event. This session is part of the college's Teaching, Empowering...

A Closer Look at Early College Pathways with Early College Essentials Albany, Georgia – The Early College Essentials program will be discussed, with an event scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Kirkland Conference Center. This initiative represents a pivotal moment in promoting early college awareness and enrollment, designed to equip students, educators, and the community with the tools and knowledge necessary for success in dual enrollment programs. The event will...