NGTC Leads Energy Tour for Local Business and Industry Leaders
Published on April 15, 2019
North Georgia Technical College recently hosted a regional workforce tour with 31 business and industry leaders from around North Georgia. Representatives from American Woodmark, ASI, Nifco/KTW, Ross Controls, TenCate, Pharma-Tech Inc., Ethicon, Fenner-Dunlop, Franklin and Stephens County Schools, Stephens Co. Development Authority and WorkSource Georgia Mountains toured Duke Energy’s Oconee Nuclear Power Station and Borg-Warner’s manufacturing facility in Oconee County, South Carolina.
Northeast Georgia Antique Auto and Truck Club Scholarships Awarded
Published on April 10, 2019
The North Georgia Technical College Foundation recently received a $1,000 student scholarship donation from the Northeast Georgia Antique Auto and Truck Club. The Club has awarded $500 scholarships to two NGTC automotive students annually for over 17 years. The funds, which are proceeds from the annual Northeast Georgia Antique Auto Region Car and Truck Show, are made available to the winners to purchase tools and equipment for their chosen profession. This year’s winners are Austin Pulliam from Toccoa, and Austin Sprinkle from Clarkesville.
NGTC Initiates Signing Days for High School Graduates
Published on April 02, 2019
North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) is celebrating the future generation of technical education students by hosting its first signing days ceremonies for high school graduates enrolling at NGTC fall semester.
NGTC Alumni Association Seeks Annual Alumni Award Nominations
Published on March 27, 2019
Each year the North Georgia Technical College Alumni Association gathers for an annual meeting and awards luncheon. This year, the luncheon will be held on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
NGTC Horticulture Team Ranked 27 in the Nation Among Big Universities
Published on March 27, 2019
The North Georgia Technical College Horticulture Department recently traveled to the 43rd Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition held at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Team members attending this year’s competition were Hector Balderas of Mountain City, Daniel Gamble of Mt. Airy, Stephanie Smith of Toccoa, Juan Navarrete of Clarkesville, Corey McDonald of Toccoa, Ethan Allen of Cleveland and Lilly House of Demorest.
Clarkesville Campus Inducts New Members Into NTHS
Published on March 26, 2019
North Georgia Technical College recently inducted new members into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). The NTHS is America’s highest award for excellence in career and technical education. The mission of the organization is to honor student achievements and leadership, promote educational excellence and enhance career opportunities. NTHS members will receive recognition in the form of identification on their transcripts, a special seal on their diploma and white stoles on their graduation robes.
NGTC Photography Program Director Opens Exhibition in Demorest
Published on March 21, 2019
North Georgia Technical College Photography Program Director, Jim Loring, opened a new photo exhibition at the Smith-Williams Art Studio in Demorest this week. The show, entitled No Boundaries, features humanitarian photography from around the world.
NGTC Partners with Pharma Tech Industries to Teach Six Sigma Certification
Published on March 20, 2019
North Georgia Technical College partnered with Pharma Tech Industries in Royston to offer the Six Sigma Program, a set of quality techniques and tools for process improvement. Pharma Tech Industries had employees complete the green belt certification, which consisted of 40 hours of classroom and hands-on performance. The class was conducted by North Georgia Technical College instructor William Frazier.
NGTC increases spring enrollment - continues to offer tuition-free programs
Published on February 26, 2019
North Georgia Technical College has seen an increase in college-wide enrollment for the spring semester. Enrollment numbers for all three NGTC campuses are up from last year by 2.2%. Currently there are 2,528 of students spanning campuses in Clarkesville, Blairsville and Currahee.
NGTC Foundation Board of Trustees Recognized as Role Model Board
Published on January 30, 2019
The North Georgia Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees was recently recognized as a role model board by the Technical College Foundation Association (TCFA).