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January 05, 2009 8:03 PM EST

December 15, 2008
Gwinnett Tech is One of Nation's Fastest-Growing Two-Year Colleges
Gwinnett Technical College is among the fastest-growing public two-year colleges in the nation, according to an annual analysis by Community College Week Magazine. GTC ranks 20th in the country with 12.6 percent enrollment growth.

December 04, 2008
TCSG State Board Reaffirms Technical College Merger Plan
The state board of the Technical College System of Georgia voted today to reaffirm the system's plan to will merge the administrations of 13 of the state's 33 state technical colleges.

November 24, 2008
Atlanta Gas Light Donates $10,000 to Gwinnett Technical College
The gift was made through The AGL Resources' Private Foundation on behalf of Atlanta Gas Light to fund scholarships supporting workforce education and recruitment.

November 03, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Fall Enrollment up 11 Percent
Seventh consecutive quarter of double-digit growth shows strong increases in computer science, business, healthcare and education programs. Gwinnett Tech Holiday Auction Goes High Tech
Gwinnett Tech students are taking their fundraising efforts high tech, with a Holiday Auction Extravaganza launched and conducted online, ultimately building to a live campus event on Thursday, Nov. 20.

October 24, 2008
Gwinnett Tech’s Hudgens Early Education Center Honored for Best Practices
The Hudgens Early Education Center on the campus of Gwinnett Tech has been chosen to showcase its facility, programs and practices to statewide leaders from education and industry as part of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education (GPEE) 16th

October 23, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Hosts Junior Achievement's College Pipeline Program
While at Gwinnett Tech, students will attend learning sessions on admissions, career planning and financial aid as well as Junior Achievement workshops on working smart, goal setting and interviewing skills.

October 09, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Students Make the Grade on National Exams
Gwinnett Tech students in Health Science and Public Safety and Service programs continue to make the grade at the national level, posting nearly perfect results on a host of recent national exams.

October 01, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Names 2008 Instructor of the Year
Dr. Bonnie Ballard, program director of Gwinnett Technical College's Veterinary Technology program, has been named the college's 2008 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Education honoree.

September 30, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Opens International Education Center at Gwinnett Place
Gwinnett Technical College has opened the International Education Center at Gwinnett Place Mall, created to prepare residents and businesses alike to prosper and thrive in an increasingly international environment.

September 16, 2008
'Because I Promised'
A promise to her grandson on his first birthday led Mary Stoklas back to the classroom as a student herself and on to the achievement of being named one of the best preschool education students in the nation.

September 12, 2008
Dig Deep for Home Energy Savings
The Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) Accredited Installer Training will be offered for the first time by Gwinnett Tech's Continuing Education Division

September 10, 2008
Georgia Bioscience Technology Institute Launches New Web Site
Are you interested in forensics or criminal investigation? Would you like to develop new medicines to treat disease? Or, find ways to stop pollution? If those type of jobs interest you, you may be destined for a career in biotechnology.

September 09, 2008
Gwinnett Tech is Now a Microsoft IT Academy
The Microsoft IT Academy provides technology students access to the latest Microsoft products and resources, including free software, e-learning materials, the company's E-Reference Library and Microsoft's developer products.

August 22, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Photography Students Present Portfolio Show
The 2008 graduates of Gwinnett Technical College's Commercial Photography program will display their work in a portfolio presentation, starting with an opening celebration from 7 – 9 pm, on Sept. 6, at ART Station in Stone Mountain.

August 15, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Launches Gwinnett Trees Count
The college has received funding from the GFC grant program to develop a campus tree inventory and educational website, with the resources available to the community and faculty, staff and students.

August 14, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Announces Quick Start Training Initiative with Suniva
The training is based on Suniva's goal to provide 100 jobs at its new manufacturing facility in Norcross.

July 25, 2008
Senior Leadership Gwinnett Announces 2008-2009 Class
The class consists of 26 seniors from across Gwinnett County who will begin the nine-month program with their first session on Wed., Sept. 17, at the Pierce Park Senior Center in Suwanee.

July 14, 2008
Summer Enrollment Up 19 Percent at Gwinnett Tech
It may be the lazy, hazy days of summer, but energy is high at Gwinnett Technical College where summer enrollment is up 19 percent over last year.

July 07, 2008
Gwinnett Tech to Offer Registered Nursing Program
Gwinnett Technical College will now offer an associate of applied science degree in nursing and will begin accepting applications for the program August 1, 2008.

July 01, 2008
Gwinnett Tech to Host Career Info Session for Regulatory Affairs Profession
Gwinnett Technical College will host a career introductory session about the regulatory affairs profession, part of the biotechnology sector, on-campus at the Busbee Center on July 17 from 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

June 26, 2008
Life Sciences Career Information Sessions Planned at Gwinnett Tech
The Georgia Bioscience Technology Institute at GTC will host informational sessions for those interested in a career in life sciences, offering attendees the chance to learn more about program options, tuition and scholarship opportunities.

June 23, 2008
Maxwell Students Leave High School 'Work Ready'
More than 100 Maxwell High School of Technology students are now certified as "work ready" after working with Gwinnett Technical College to prepare for the workforce while still earning their high school diplomas.

June 18, 2008
Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Honors GTC’s Hudgens Center
The D. Scott Hudgens, Jr. Early Education Center has been selected by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education (GPEE) as a stop on the 16th Annual Bus Trip Across Georgia.

June 12, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Students Will Compete at National Skills USA Competition
Five Gwinnett Tech students are preparing to travel to Kansas City this month to represent the college at the 2008 SkillsUSA Post-Secondary national competition. Gwinnett Technical College & Saint Leo University Sign Articulation Agreement
This Articulation Agreement enables Gwinnett Tech graduates with an associate of applied science degree to matriculate into Saint Leo's baccalaureate of art and baccalaureate of science degree programs.

May 30, 2008
Gwinnett Tech to Host Technology Day 2008 for Educators & Trainers
The seminar will be held on Monday, June 9, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm, and Tuesday, June 10, 7:30 am – 3:00 pm, at the Busbee Center on the Gwinnett Tech campus. Sessions are open to all interested; cost for the seminar is $35.

May 28, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Expands Continuing Education Class Locations
GTC will utilize Gwinnett Place Mall for classroom space to bring high-demand language and business service training courses into the community.

May 21, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Recognizes Top Students at Annual Awards Ceremony
Gwinnett Technical College honored more than 200 students for academic excellence and achievement at the college's annual Awards Ceremony held at The Busbee Center on Gwinnett Tech's campus last week.

May 19, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Students Rally for Gwinnett Special Olympics; Tennis Tournament Planned for May 24
GTC's Sport and Recreation Management students will rally in support of Gwinnett Special Olympics, holding a tennis tournament to raise funds for the organization on Saturday, May 24, from noon until 5 pm at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville.

May 16, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Horticulture Students are Tops in the Field
Gwinnett Technical College's Horticulture students brought home top honors from the recent Professional Landcare Network's (PLANET) Student Career Days, the largest student competition and recruiting event in the industry.

May 13, 2008
Price Industries Announces Quick Start Training Initiative
Gwinnett Technical College and Price Industries, headquartered in Suwanee, have entered into an agreement that will provide training for Price employees through the college’s Quick Start division.

May 09, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Students Make Their Mark on the AT&T Classic
Gwinnett Technical College student Ryan Figlestahler will be focused on the most profitable part of the tournament as manager of the corporate display area.

May 01, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Expands Hybrid Automotive Training Fleet
Gwinnett Technical College has just expanded its hybrid training fleet in the college's Automotive Technology program, anticipating growing demand from students, employers and ultimately, car owners.

April 21, 2008
Spectral Response Named Manufacturer of the Year
Duluth's Spectral Response has been named the 2008 Manufacturer of the Year in the small company category, nominated for the honor by Gwinnett Technical College, who provided training to the company through Quick Start.

March 28, 2008
Celebrate Global Perspectives with Gwinnett Technical College
Community Invited to Campus Festival - April 10, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., in the cafeteria in Building 100. Featuring food from more than 20 countries, belly dancing, African dance and drums, hair braiding, henna artists, and more.

March 26, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Horticulture Program Hosts Annual Plant Sale
Gwinnett Technical College's Horticulture program will usher in the growing season with its 14th annual Spring Plant Sale, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday, April 3 and Friday, April 4, at the Gwinnett Tech greenhouse, adjacent to Building 600.

March 18, 2008
Ruben Basulto Named GOAL Winner at Gwinnett Technical College
The Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education (DTAE) sponsors the statewide GOAL program, which recognizes outstanding technical college students.

March 11, 2008
GTC Honors Adult Ed Student; EAGLE Recipients Named
Gwinnett Technical College adult education student Lenore Delibero was recently honored by The Technical College System of Georgia as an EAGLE award recipient for her achievements as an adult learner.

March 10, 2008
Senior Leadership Gwinnett at GTC Accepting Applications for New Class
Gwinnett Senior Leadership (GSL) has a new home and sponsor – Gwinnett Technical College in cooperation with the Gwinnett Tech Foundation – and is now accepting applications for the upcoming Senior Leadership class.

March 05, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Students Earn State Honors from Delta Epsilon Chi
Five Gwinnett Technical College students were named state winners at this year's Georgia Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) State Career Development conference.

March 03, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Awards Scholarships to Top Technical Education Students
Gwinnett Technical College has awarded scholarships to the county's top technical education students, honoring four winners and technical education students and teachers from each county high school at a campus banquet this week.

February 18, 2008
Hudgens Early Education Center at GTC Offers Summer Day Camp Program
Gwinnett Technical College's D. Scott Hudgens, Jr. Early Education Center will offer Camp Imagination Station this summer, a stimulating, interactive program for children entering kindergarten through second grade.

February 01, 2008
Free Tax Preparation, Counseling Offered at Gwinnett Tech
Gwinnett Technical College is partnering with AARP Tax-Aide to offer free income tax preparation and tax counseling for community residents and Gwinnett Tech students, faculty and staff.

January 31, 2008
Legislators Enjoy Third Annual ‘Taste of the Technical Colleges’
Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), put technical education's "wow" factor on center stage for more than 400 state legislators and other dignitaries during the third annual Taste of the Technical Colleges this week.

January 30, 2008
Gwinnett Advancement Program Holds Open House
Gwinnett Technical College will hold an open house for its Gwinnett Advancement Program (GAP), a free course for low-income students who want to learn how to pursue a career and earn their General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

January 29, 2008
‘Law & Order' is Popular Choice for Gwinnett Tech Students
Enrollment in Gwinnett Technical College's criminal justice program is up 54 percent for winter quarter 2008, as compared to the same period a year ago.

January 17, 2008
Gwinnett Tech Winter Enrollment Up 16 Percent
Year-end results show state’s largest enrollment gain

January 15, 2008
LET’S TALK!
Gwinnett Tech and Gwinnett County Public Library Partner to Offer Conversational English Groups

December 06, 2007
WIKA & Gwinnett Tech Enter Quick Start Training Agreement
The partnership will provide training for employees of WIKA's Lawrenceville facility through GTC's Quick Start division.

November 27, 2007
Gwinnett Tech Student Recognized as Best of the Year
GTC student James Peas has been named the Early Childhood Education Student of the Year by the Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC), recognized for his outstanding potential and existing contributions

November 20, 2007
Gwinnett Tech Hosts Health, Wellness Fair for Students & Community
Gwinnett Technical College is hosting a health and wellness fair on Thursday, November 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., offering an array of free health screenings and services to students and the community.

November 19, 2007
Gwinnett Tech Faculty, Staff & Students Contribute $100,000 in Donations
In addition to the support of the State Charitable Campaign, Gwinnett Tech faculty, staff and students are actively involved raising funds and donating their time to a host of causes throughout the year - all contributing to the $100,000 total.

November 16, 2007
GTC Wins National Award for Grounds Management Excellence
The Green Star Awards program brings national recognition to grounds maintained with a high degree of excellence, complimenting other national landscape award programs that recognize outstanding landscape design and construction.

November 08, 2007
Sage Software Donates Software to Gwinnett Technical College
Students to benefit from donation of small business accounting software

October 31, 2007
Gwinnett Tech Fall Enrollment Up 12 Percent
Gwinnett Technical College's fall enrollment rose just over 12 percent as compared to last year, making Gwinnett Tech now the third largest of the state's 34 technical colleges. Total enrollment at the college is now 4,815 students.

October 26, 2007
Gwinnett Tech Hosts Open House for CISCO Specialist Program
Individuals are invited to attend the open house on campus on Wednesday, November 14, at 6:30 p.m. in Building 700, Room 2.308.

October 24, 2007
Gwinnett Tech Interiors Students Take On the Professionals
The Gwinnett Tech Design Group, comprised of Interiors students at Gwinnett Technical College, is participating in a design contest and silent auction to benefit the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation.

October 23, 2007
Gwinnett Tech Surgical Tech Students Rank Among Best in the Nation
Gwinnett Technical College’s surgical technology students scored among the best in the nation on the most recent Program Assessment Exam (PAE), ranking Gwinnett Tech’s program in the country’s top 20 of 435 accredited surgical technology programs.

September 21, 2007
Georgia Named 'No. 1 in U.S.' for Workforce
Georgia has once again been selected as the number one state in the U.S. for workforce training through the Quick Start program, offered in the area by Gwinnett Technical College, in Expansion Management magazine's annual survey...

September 17, 2007
Gwinnett Tech's DaimlerChrysler CAP Program Named Best in Nation
Gwinnett Tech's DaimlerChrysler College Automotive Program (CAP) has been named the best manufacturer-affiliated automotive program in the nation by the Automotive Industry Planning Council (AIPC).

September 11, 2007
Vet Tech Program Has Perfect Pass Rate
Gwinnett Tech's veterinary technology program has once again secured a 100 percent pass rate on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) this testing session, continuing its history of a 100 percent pass rate since the program's inception nine years

September 07, 2007
Technical College Board Approves $385.7 Million FY09 Budget Request
The state board that oversees the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) approved a $385.7 million budget that includes a $5 per credit hour increase in student tuition.

September 06, 2007
Gwinnett Tech's Rachel Mariano Wins State Leadership Award
Gwinnett Tech Student Services Coordinator Rachel Mariano has been recognized for her outstanding leadership capabilities and community efforts with a Leadership Award from the State of Georgia.

September 04, 2007
Commerical Photography Grads Display Portfolios
Gwinnett Tech's 2007 commercial photography graduating seniors will be displaying their portrait, still life, photo journalism, landscape and fine art projects at a portfolio presentation on Saturday, September 8, at the ART Station in Stone Mountain.

August 23, 2007
Gwinnett Tech Confers Most Awards in State's Technical College System
The latest report from the Technical College System of Georgia puts Gwinnett Technical College at the top in several key categories - graduate awards, student enrollment and the level of post-secondary training among its students.

August 21, 2007
GTC Introduces Alternative GED & Workforce Skills Training Program
Gwinnett Technical College has received an Emerging Workforce grant of more than $300,000 from the Atlanta Regional Workforce Board (ARWB) to fund a new program, the Gwinnett Advancement Program (GAP) to aid disadvantaged youth.

August 13, 2007
Gwinnett Tech Gains Added Credentials for Air Conditioning Program
The Air Conditioning Technology program at Gwinnett Tech has received national accreditation status, known in the industry as the Partnership for Heating Ventilation Air-Conditioning Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA).
  Gwinnett Tech Photography Students Finish Tops in National Competition
Student Jennifer Kolb placed ninth in the photography category at the National SkillsUSA competition held recently in Kansas City. Last year, Jacqueline Hawthorne received the gold medal in the same category at the national competition.

August 03, 2007
Gwinnett Tech's Accreditation Reaffirmed by Commission on Colleges
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has reaffirmed Gwinnett Technical College's accreditation standing.

August 01, 2007
Early Education Director Honored for Excellence
Gwinnett Tech has named Early Childhood Care and Education Program Director Priscilla Smith, B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Ph.D., as its 2007 Rick Perkins Award winner for outstanding instruction. \

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