Athens Technical
College

Date: Sep 9, 2016

Athens Technical College is committed to providing support to all ITT Technical Institute students impacted by the unforeseen closure of the school. Athens Technical College has classes online and at campuses in Athens-Clarke, Elbert, Greene, and Walton counties. We would like to extend an invitation to those affected students to our next Tech on Tuesday meeting, where we will discuss our program offerings, the application process, and next steps (Locations/Dates: Athens-Clarke: 9/13 - Elbert: 9/20 - Greene: 9/20 - Walton: 10/4). Additional dates and times can be found using the Tech on Tuesday website.

Date: Aug 22, 2016

Valdosta State University signed articulation agreements with Athens Technical College on Monday, simplifying student transition between the two institutions of higher education. "Athens Technical College is focused on student success, and we welcome opportunities to help guide them on their educational journeys,” said Dr. Andrea Daniel, president of Athens Technical College. “We are thrilled to announce this articulation agreement with Valdosta State University so that students can seamlessly transition from associate to bachelor’s degrees. We have had a great experience working with Valdosta State University to coordinate this agreement, and we are excited that our students will now have the opportunity to enroll in this outstanding institution."

Date: Aug 15, 2016

The Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management program of study at Athens Technical College equips students with the knowledge and skills to launch or advance a career in hospitality, Georgia’s second largest industry. Those who enjoy working with people in a fast-paced environment are provided with the academic background and real-world internship experience to be successful, and they will not have to go far to find employment opportunities. This region has numerous hotels, restaurants, and country clubs, from limited service to luxury resorts. Graduates may also choose to work at chambers of commerce, convention centers, travel agencies, airlines, and hospitals or schools. Whether graduates decide to stay in Georgia or travel the world, a hospitality degree is very marketable.

Date: June 15, 2016

For the eleventh straight year, the Radiography program at Athens Technical College has achieved a one hundred percent pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification exam. Over the same period of time, the national average rate for passing the exam hovered around ninety percent. In 2015, the state average for Georgia was ninety-one percent.

Date: June 15, 2016

Ryan Thomas is from Danielsville, Georgia where he attended Madison County High School. Upon graduation, Ryan made the decision to attend Athens Technical College to further his education. He stated, “Growing up near Athens, I always knew that Athens Technical College would be convenient for me to get my core classes taken care of prior to continuing my education. Athens Technical College afforded me the opportunity to determine the best degree for my educational and career path.” Ryan goes on to say, “I chose the Business Management program because I felt like it would benefit me more than any other program. It would also give me real life situations that I would encounter on a daily basis.”