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Students who are within 80% of earning a credential could be eligible to receive a new Georgia College Completion Grant Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College announces a new opportunity for students called the Georgia College Completion Grant Program. Under this grant, any student within 80% completion of a credential and has an outstanding balance due to direct costs at Albany Technical College could be eligible for these funds. The maximum award is up to $2,500, depending on the...

Albany Technical College expands opportunities for individuals leaving high school prior to graduation Through a special initiative with the Technical College System of Georgia, Albany Technical College (ATC) announces a new opportunity for individuals who leave high school without a credential. This new initiative, called the Dual Achievement Program (DAP), is designed for individuals ages 16-21 who have officially withdrawn from high school and have met certain high school course...

Albany Technical College refreshes high demand program Practical Nursing with a special presentation Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) will hold a special refresh presentation for the Practical Nursing program. The event will take place Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Nathaniel Cross Health Technology Building (HCT), room 112. Program refreshes are a way that Albany Technical College introduces existing programs to the community with a new perspective and...

Albany, Georgia – On July 1, 2022, Angela Davis will assume the position of Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness at Albany Technical College (ATC). Ms. Davis has been Grants Coordinator and Compliance Officer at ATC since 2010. She will be replacing Dr. Steve Eidson, who is retiring after 20 years of working for the Technical College System of Georgia. "Mrs. Davis has worked with Albany Technical College for eleven years, and in those years, she has been instrumental in...

Albany, Georgia – United Parcel Service (UPS) will donate a semi-tractor to Albany Technical College (ATC) during a special presentation on Friday, June 24, at 11:00 am in the Logistics Education Center on the main campus. Through a special partnership, UPS has agreed to donate this tractor to be used to train the next generation of CDL drivers at the college. "To produce qualified CDL truck drivers for the trucking industry, operative trucks and trailers are needed to train students....

Albany, Georgia – On June 1, 2022, LaShawnda Ethridge came on board as the new Police Chief at Albany Technical College (ATC). Ms. Ethridge has been in the law enforcement field since 2004 and comes to ATC with knowledge, training, and the personal skill set to do a great job. LaShawnda Ethridge was born in Charleston, SC, and began her law enforcement career at the Albany Police Department in 2004. In 2011, she decided to change from the municipality to the campus police setting and...

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) announces the passing of Dr. Anthony O. Parker in the early hours of Monday morning, June 6, 2022. As the college moves forward with his objectives, he will be missed for his mentorship, friendship, and leadership. He served the college and Southwest Georgia for 27 years as the President of the college. The passing of Dr. Anthony Parker is not only a tremendous loss for Albany Technical College but also a loss for the entire Albany...

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) will hold a special refresh presentation on the Nurse Aide Accelerated program. The event will take place Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Nathaniel Cross Health Technology Building (HCT), room 118. Program refreshes are a way that Albany Technical College introduces existing programs to the community with a new perspective and provides fresh energy to the program, imaginably piquing the curiosity of those interested in a new...

Albany, Georgia – The Albany Technical College (ATC) admissions department will hold a special arena day event to help students finish their financial aid process and get registered for classes. This event will take place Thursday, May 19, from 9 am until 7 pm in the Logistics Education Center on the main campus of ATC. The next entry point for summer enrollment is June 1st and Fall is August 17. “Many students have started the process by filling out an application with Albany...

Albany, Georgia – Peace Officers Memorial Day is held annually in the United States on May 15 in honor of federal, state, and local officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. It is observed in conjunction with Police Week. Fallen officers from the Albany SW GA Regional Airport Police Department, Albany Police Department, Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office, Dougherty County Police Department, and the United States Marine Corps will be honored in a special ceremony at Albany Technical...

Albany, Georgia – Better career training on the local level means a higher quality nursing education. An official email letter was received on April 22 by Albany Technical College indicating a formal notification of the Practical Nursing program’s accreditation decision granted by the Accreditation Commission for Education In Nursing (ACEN) Board of Commissioners at its meetings in March 2022. The deliberation and final decision were in part based on peer evaluators who came on-site at...

ALBANY, GA – Twenty-two graduates who have earned their associate of science in nursing were pinned at Albany Technical College in a special ceremony. The event was held Wednesday, May 4, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Kirkland Conference Center. Albany Technical College students recited the Nightingale Pledge in honor of the sacred ceremony. Pinning candidates include: Gloria Alfred Latonya Bowen Stephanie Carter Jonathan Davis Adriana Evans Karen Frey Shabrekia...