Technical College System of Georgia Announces Two New College and Career Academies

Technical College System of Georgia Announces Two New College and
Career Academies

TCSG will provide $6 million to establish academies in Catoosa and
Muscogee counties

ATLANTA, GA.—The state
board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) approved grants
totaling $6 million to establish new College and Career Academies in Catoosa
County and Muscogee County. TCSG Commissioner, Matt Arthur will award two partnerships
with grant funds to establish the new College and Career Academies in the
cumulative bond amount of $6 million and the cumulative cash amount of $220,000.

“Today is an exciting day for Catoosa and Muscogee counties as we deliver more educational opportunities to students looking to start careers here in Georgia,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “As the top state for business for the seventh straight year, these unique partnerships between our technical colleges, local school systems, and industry leaders showcase how Georgia is leading the nation in workforce development.”

Sixteen people standing, smiling at camera.
Columbus Technical College will partner with Muscogee County Schools to establish the Jordan Vocational High School College and Career Academy.

Two of Georgia’s technical colleges will partner with local
education systems to establish the academies. Georgia Northwestern Technical
College will partner with Catoosa County Schools to establish the From Here to
Career Academy and Columbus Technical College will partner with Muscogee County
Schools to establish the Jordan Vocational High School College and Career
Academy.

“College and Career Academies continue to be an innovative education model for developing a skilled workforce in Georgia,” said TCSG Commissioner Matt Arthur. “These new academies will provide more high school students with learning experiences that combine classroom instruction with real-world application in some of Georgia’s leading industries.”

Twelve people standing, smiling at camera.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College will partner with Catoosa County Schools to establish the From Here to Career Academy

The addition of these two will bring the number of College
and Career Academies in Georgia to 49. More than 30,000 students are already
enrolled in College and Career Academies throughout the state.

About TCSG

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 more than 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 TCSG.edu.

CONTACT:

Mark D’Alessio

404-679-1617