TCSG Unveils Mobile Welding Lab at State Capitol

TCSG Unveils Mobile Welding Lab at State Capitol

Lab is first of four designed to flexibly serve industry
needs

ATLANTA, GA—The
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) unveiled the first of four mobile
welding labs today for an inaugural tour at the Georgia State Capitol. The labs
are equipped with six, state-of-the-art welding booths, virtual welders, and
other instructional resources that will allow local colleges to better serve
industry needs and meet workforce demands.  

“Georgia’s Governor and the General Assembly understand
that a skilled workforce is essential to business and industry success in our
state,” said Matt Arthur, Commissioner of the Technical College System of
Georgia. “Their support of this project and of TCSG allows us the opportunity
to be creative and responsive to industry needs. We brought the first mobile
welding lab to the Capitol to show them our appreciation for championing
technical education in Georgia.”

In response to the critical welder shortage in Georgia,
TCSG received a special funding initiative in support of four mobile welding
labs. Designed with accessibility in mind, the labs lay the foundation for an
innovative approach to short-term training needs of business and industry
across the state.

“Our colleges don’t always have resources immediately
available to respond to growing demands,” said TCSG Deputy Commissioner of
Economic Development, Laura Gammage. “These shared mobile welding labs will
allow us to be more nimble and responsive in meeting community needs. These
short-term programs are great pathways to long-term careers and the individuals
going through training in these labs will come out with valuable skills and
industry-recognized certifications.”

The labs provide the ability to customize programs with
flexible schedules in order to meet specific industry needs. The labs will be
available to TCSG’s 22 colleges around the state to support short-term training
needs. 

After visiting the Capitol, the mobile welding lab will
roll out to a TCSG college for temporary duty. The remaining three labs,
arriving this summer, will be assigned around the state as opportunities
present themselves.

For more information on the mobile welding labs or on
customized short-term industry training, please contact Deputy Commissioner
Laura Gammage at lgammage@tcsg.edu.

               
                     
                     
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About the Technical College System of Georgia

The 22 colleges of the Technical College
System of Georgia (TCSG) are Georgia’s top resource for skilled workers. TCSG
offers world-class training in 600 associate degree, diploma, and certificate
programs to students who are trained on state-of-the-art equipment by instructors
who are experts in their fields. The system also houses Georgia’s Office of
Adult Education, which promotes and provides adult literacy and education
programs, including the GED® testing program, throughout the state. In
addition, TCSG partners with companies through Quick Start, the nation’s top
customized workforce training program, and through its individual colleges, who
work with local industry to provide workforce and training solutions. For more
information, visit www.TCSG.edu.

Contact:
Mark D’Alessio
404-679-1617