(Walker County, Georgia) – Are you 16 – 24 years of age and need your GED to start college or get a better job?
Let us help you!
The Youth Success Academy (YSA) at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) can help send you into the future! Students between 16 and 24 years of age can earn a GED® in as little as eight weeks and receive other amazing services for FREE!
The YSA can equip you with the necessary skills to start your career and obtain employment. All this at no cost to you if you qualify! The YSA is accepting applications now. Enroll today to be on your way to a brighter future! For more information, call GNTC’s Youth Success Academy at 706.764.3783.
Since 1962, Georgia Northwestern Technical College has provided degrees, diplomas, and certificates in business, health, industrial, or public service career paths. This past year, 13,734 people benefited from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs. With an annual credit enrollment of 7,876 students, GNTC is the largest college in Northwest Georgia. GNTC has an additional enrollment of 5,858 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training, and Georgia Quick Start.
Brandy Weaver of Whitfield County is the 2016 EAGLE Representative for Georgia Northwestern Technical College.
(Dalton, GA) – Brandy Weaver of Whitfield County has been chosen to represent Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) at the EAGLE Leadership Institute March 14-16, 2016 in Atlanta.
The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in adult education classes and programs.
“As the winner and GNTC delegate to the statewide Leadership Institute, Brandy Weaver exemplifies the purpose of the Adult Education program,” said Connie Smith, vice president of Adult Education at GNTC. “Despite difficult circumstances, she has achieved her goal of earning a GED® diploma, is employed, and is an active and enthusiastic volunteer who teaches other parents how to overcome personal loss.”
Weaver, a resident of Dalton, attended adult education classes at GNTC’s Whitfield Murray Campus and was nominated for the EAGLE award by Sherry Burgess. She received her General Educational Development® diploma in September and is currently employed at Compassion House. Weaver plans to continue her education with the goal of becoming a social worker.
Two other nominees were named as county representatives and will serve for a year as ambassadors for their adult learning centers in an effort to encourage other adults to take advantage of educational opportunities.
Alona Faustova of Resaca was a nominee for the EAGLE award and was named the representative for Gordon County.
Hilbeen Akrayee of Rome was a nominee for the EAGLE award and was named the representative for Floyd County.
The other nominees and county winners are Hilbeen Akrayee of Rome (Floyd) and Alona Faustova of Resaca (Gordon).
“We are so proud of our county winners who competed for the EAGLE award,” said Smith “The instructors had outstanding nominees.”
EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) is the first statewide program in the nation that recognizes and rewards excellence among students enrolled in adult education programs. This student recognition program is designed to create greater awareness of educational opportunities that are available in local communities across the state and to foster greater involvement in lifelong learning pursuits.
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) through its Office of Adult Education (OAE) sponsors the annual Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Leadership Institute.
Since 1962, Georgia Northwestern Technical College has been instrumental in providing quality workforce education to the citizens of Northwest Georgia. The mission of Georgia Northwestern Technical College is to provide accessible, high quality technical education and workforce development opportunities. Serving the nine counties of Catoosa; Chattooga; Dade; Floyd; Gordon; Murray; Polk; Walker; and Whitfield, GNTC has five convenient campus locations in Floyd, Gordon, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties. With programs of study in business, health, industrial, and public service available, students have the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree, diploma, or a certificate from GNTC. This past year, 14,562 people benefited from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs. With an annual credit enrollment of 8,249 students, GNTC is the largest college in Northwest Georgia and the fifth largest technical college in the state of Georgia. GNTC has an additional enrollment of 6,313 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training, and Georgia Quick Start.
Jim Pledger (right), director of the Law enforcement Academy at GNTC, congratulates Tyler J. Ware (left) for graduating from GNTC’s Law Enforcement Academy.
November 12 Ceremony on the Gordon County Campus
(Calhoun, GA) – On Thursday, Nov. 12, friends and family gathered at the Conference Center located at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Gordon County Campus to honor the students graduating from the Law Enforcement Academy.
Graduates of GNTC’s Law Enforcement Academy, Training Class #201502,are (from left to right) Matthew A. Hicks, Anthony M. Owens, William M. Guthridge, Tyler J. Ware, Mitchell B. Massingill, Bruce W. Brott, II, and David M. Rayborn.
During the ceremony, seven law enforcement officers graduated from the program. Advisory board members, chiefs, sheriffs, and fellow law enforcement officers from the Northwest Georgia region and beyond also were in attendance at the ceremony.
The proceedings began with Jim Pledger, director of the Law enforcement Academy at GNTC, welcoming guests and praising students for their achievement.
“I’m really proud of this group,” said Pledger. “As you can see a majority of them are wearing a uniform which means that they have already been hired.”
The keynote speaker at the ceremony was Greg Ramey, special agent in charge of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) Region 1 Calhoun Field Office.
Ramey began his career with the GBI in the Region 6 Milledgeville Office from 1985 to 1989 and the Region 1 Calhoun Office from 1989 to 2001. He was also the regional narcotics specialist from 1991 to 1997 and was the Region 1 child abuse specialist from 1997 to 2002.
In 2002, Ramey was the case agent for the Tri State Crematory Investigation and later that year he was promoted to the rank of assistant special agent in charge and transferred to the Haralson Paulding Drug Task Force. He transferred to the Region 1 Calhoun Office in 2009 as the assistant special agent in charge and was promoted to special agent in charge of the Canton Regional Drug Enforcement Office in 2012. The following year Ramey returned to the Region 1 Office as special agent in charge.
Ramey told the graduates to never stop pushing themselves to do better.
“My challenge to you is to demand from yourself personal integrity, accountability, commitment, and performance that positively impacts your department and your community,” said Ramey.
Bruce W. Brott, II was the student speaker for the ceremony. Brott thanked all the instructors and staff members from GNTC and all of the members of law enforcement that worked with the academy during training.
“You really instilled a lot on us during training and built a good foundation for us to further build upon and start careers,” said Brott.
Matthew A. Hicks was presented with the “Top Gun” award for excellence in marksmanship.
Matthew A. Hicks was presented with the “Top Gun” award for excellence in marksmanship and Anthony M. Owens received the Academic (Honor Graduate) Award for having the highest grade point average.
Graduates of GNTC’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Class #201502 are Bruce W. Brott, II, William M. Guthridge, Matthew A. Hicks, Mitchell B. Massingill, Anthony M. Owens, David M. Rayborn, and Tyler J. Ware.
Since 1962, Georgia Northwestern Technical College has been instrumental in providing quality workforce education to the citizens of Northwest Georgia. The mission of Georgia Northwestern Technical College is to provide accessible, high quality technical education and workforce development opportunities. Serving the nine counties of Catoosa; Chattooga; Dade; Floyd; Gordon; Murray; Polk; Walker; and Whitfield, GNTC has five convenient campus locations in Floyd, Gordon, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties. With programs of study in business, health, industrial, and public service available, students have the opportunity to earn an associate’s degree, diploma, or a certificate from GNTC. This past year, 14,562 people benefited from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs. With an annual credit enrollment of 8,249 students, GNTC is the largest college in Northwest Georgia and the fifth largest technical college in the state of Georgia. GNTC has an additional enrollment of 6,313 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training, and Georgia Quick Start.
Note from the Culinary Department at Georgia Northwestern!
Chef Greg Paulson (left), director of the Culinary Arts program at GNTC, discusses front of the house serving style with Lindsay Gilreath (right) of Calhoun.
Attention: Administrators, Faculty, Instructors, Students, Friends, and Guests
This spring term, the Culinary Arts Program is teaching International Cuisine (CUUL 2140). This means, once again, the culinary arts students will be planning and preparing a wide variety of international cuisines for a buffet.
We are asking GNTC staff, students, family, or friends to participate in joining us at the Woodlee Culinary Arts facility for International Cuisine buffets. We are planning to serve a minimum of 45 patrons or a maximum of 65 patrons. The cost for the meal will be $6.00 for lunch; which is a real bargain! This will cover the cost of the groceries being consumed. (Note: only personal check or cash will be accepted).
We are asking all guests to arrive between 12:15pm – 12:25pm for lunch service. Lunch service will begin promptly at 12:30pm and will conclude around 1:30pm. Reservations are required. Guests without reservations will be seated after all reserved guests have been sat, then based on first come, first serve until we sell out. If you need to make a reservation, you may contact Chef Greg Paulson at extension 6880. (Note:If you plan on making a reservation, please make sure you do attend!) Thank you. Your table will be reserved and be considered part of the 50 patrons. Guest will be seated in the dining rooms or on the new Woodle deck, weather providing!
Remember, the meals are not àla carte, but a planned buffet.
The following banquet days/dates/times are listed:
Lunch Service: 12:30pm
Tuesday, January 13 & Friday, January 16 Cuisine of Mexico
Tuesday, January 27 & Friday, January 30 Italian Cuisine
Tuesday, February 3 & Friday, February 6 French Cuisine
Tuesday, February 10 & Friday, February 13 German Cuisine
Tuesday, February 17 & Friday, February 20 Greek, Turkey, and Crete Cuisine
Tuesday, February 24 & Friday, February 27 Chinese and Japanese Cuisine
Great News!
Beginning Spring Semester 2015, GNTC students will be able to receive any student refund electronically deposited into the checking account of their choice.
No more waiting on checks to arrive!
No more debit cards to activat…e!
Simply go to the gntc.edu website and click the link for “Setting up Direct Deposit.” This will open up a .pdf file that explains exactly how to set up your account for Direct Deposit.
“Approximately 200 Georgia Northwestern Technical College students received their graduation honors December 11 in a Fall Commencement Ceremony held at the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia.”
Approximately 200 Students Earn Graduation Honors
Cutline: “J+J Flooring Group Corporate Vice President Louis Fordham delivers the commencement address at the 2014 Fall Graduation Ceremony in Dalton, Georgia December 11.”
(Dalton, Georgia) – Georgia Northwestern Technical College President Pete McDonald conferred upon approximately 200 students their degree, diploma, and certificates of completion in a Fall 2014 Graduation Commencement Ceremony at the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia December 11.
J+J Flooring Group Corporate Vice President Louis Fordham delivered the commencement address to the graduates, families, and friends in attendance. Georgia Northwestern currently holds two graduation ceremonies each calendar year. A fall ceremony is held in Dalton, Georgia each December and a spring ceremony is held at The Forum in Rome, Georgia each May.
Graduates taking part in the December 2014 ceremony earning an Associate’s Degree were as follows:
Sarah Elizabeth Abbott Early Childhood Care and Education
Nathan A. Anderson Internet Specialist-Web Site Design
Kaitlin A. Arrington Early Childhood Care and Education
James Brian Atkins Networking Specialist
Ashley D. Brown Business Management
Brice Bryant Computer Support Specialist
Catherine E. Bullington Health Information Technology
Ronald Dale Casey Accounting
Regina S. Casteel Business Management
Isaac Celedon Automotive Technology
Clancey Paige Cooper Business Administrative Technology
Haley Nicole Couey Surgical Technology
Amy R. Denson Surgical Technology
Virginia Beatrice Everett Business Management
Lynn M. Garner Early Childhood Care and Education
Brittany R. Gilliland Medical Assisting
Aaron Allen Grant Criminal Justice
Jamelle Griffin Preston Health Information Technology
Barbara Charlee Harris Business Administrative Technology
Tynsley Chantel Hartline Health Information Technology
Brittany M. Hartshorn Early Childhood Care and Education
Danielle T. Hayes Health Information Technology
Amanda J. Hickman Early Childhood Care and Education
Mallory T. Hicks Criminal Justice
Marcella Hooper Business Management
Susan L. Hughes Health Information Technology
Andreina Hurtado-Perez Business Management
Maritza Hurtado-Perez Criminal Justice
Rebecca A. Johnson Business Management
Patrick S. Keith Drafting Technology
Donna Annette King Business Management
Charlotte A. Kinsey Early Childhood Care and Education
Zachary A. Lansdell Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Kasandra Denika Lumpkin Social Work Assistant
Care’reshai Antonia Mack Business Management
Elizabeth A. Mauldin Business Management
Amy McArthur Health Information Technology
Molly J. McCarty Accounting
Britany Lynn McTaggart Surgical Technology
Janelle V. Mickelson Accounting
Stephanie D. Montoya Early Childhood Care and Education
Ida Yesenia Morales Velasquez Surgical Technology
Angela Faye Morrow Accounting
Joshua A. Morrow Industrial Systems Technology
Lisa Nicklous Computer Support Specialist
Benelyn Vicki Nix Social Work Assistant
Tabatha L. Palmer Business Management
Elizabeth A. Parks Accounting
Emmanuel Perdomo Automotive Technology
Buddy Dale Pevehouse Industrial Systems Technology
Dakota Jeb Ray Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Calen Cox Roberson Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Janet Rodriguez Business Management
Fabrice Michel Sainton Criminal Justice
Shanna N. Sanders Early Childhood Care and Education
Luis M. Santizo Business Management
Danielle Self Health Information Technology
Heath F. Smith Fire Science Technology
James Harlan Smith Jr. Early Childhood Care and Education
Victoria L. Southerland Pharmacy Technology
Heather D. Spurgeon Social Work Assistant
Nora Maritza Suarez Smith Industrial Systems Technology
Kayla M. Sumner Business Management
Phillip Thomas Sutton Business Management
William F. Swaim Automotive Technology
Japhia Danielle Tarver Health Information Technology
David A. Tate Industrial Systems Technology
Lisa Nicole Watson Accounting
Mark A. Wesson Criminal Justice
Tyler R. Whitley Instrumentation and Controls Technician
Phelan Whitson Industrial Systems Technology
Harold E. Williams Jr. Industrial Systems Technology
Emily Jordan Kee Wilson Surgical Technology
Sydney D. Wittenbarger Health Information Technology
Zaki Bin Yahya Networking Specialist
Graduates taking part in the December 2014 ceremony earning a Diploma were as follows:
Morgan L. Abernathy Practical Nursing
Alexis G. Adams Practical Nursing
Brittany Nichole Adams Dental Assisting
Emilee Elizabeth Atkins Dental Assisting
Brittany A. Baines Cosmetology
Juana Barrera Medical Assisting
Scharla Powell Battle Practical Nursing
Taylor Kamille Bishop Cosmetology
Phyllis A. Blackburn Cosmetology
Kayla M. Blanco Practical Nursing
Alicia Lynn Brown Practical Nursing
Asheli S. Brown Practical Nursing
Robyn Deanna Bryson Surgical Technology
Jessica N. Burns Surgical Technology
Robert J. Burns Computer Support Specialist
Sarah M. Carson Practical Nursing
Jennifer Starr Case Ridley Business Management
Jennifer J. Chapman Marketing Management
Crystal Elaine Clough Practical Nursing
Sheritta L. Collins Cosmetology
Abner Eliud Colocho-Ruiz Electrical Systems Technology
Brittany Nicole Cook Medical Assisting
Brandy Louise Cordell Cosmetology
Summer E. Craighead Practical Nursing
Megan L. Crawford Cosmetology
Jessica Cribb Medical Assisting
Amy L. Croy Cosmetology
Osie M. Deel Medical Assisting
Christie Dixon Cosmetology
Chelsey R. Dowdy Practical Nursing
Tania Drain Business Management
Glenda Sue Edwards Cosmetology
Kandi Edwards Medical Assisting
Amanda K. Ellison Practical Nursing
Heidi B. Fosha Cosmetology
Randi Nicole Fouts Medical Assisting
Julia M. Frazier Business Administrative Technology
Jennifer Lynn Fuller Practical Nursing
Jonathan Funderburk CNC Technology
Kayla E. Gazaway Practical Nursing
Andrea M. Gibson Medical Assisting
Emily Megan Giles Practical Nursing
Ramsey Paula Godfrey Cosmetology
Haley Elizabeth Goodson Practical Nursing
Heidi L. Griffin Practical Nursing
Tammy Kay Grimes EMS Professions
Elmira Mae Hanley Practical Nursing
Ashley Nicolette Harris Medical Assisting
Whitney L. Headrick Surgical Technology
Bonnie J. Hidey Linkous Business Administrative Technology
Holly C. Holsomback Practical Nursing
Matthew G. Hooper Business Management
Douglas L. Howard Aviation Maintenance Technology
Melissa Leann Kelley Dental Assisting
Elizabeth Karin Kent Medical Assisting
Leslea R. King Cosmetology
Sheila Joanne Kinsey Business Administrative Technology
Jamie R. Knight Dental Assisting
Fallon L. Larmon Cosmetology
Lucindia C. Larmon Cosmetology
Sarah B. Laymon EMS Professions
Kevin Lilly Welding and Joining Technology
Cassi E. Looney Cosmetology
Natara S. Maddox Business Administrative Technology
Tina S. Marshall Business Administrative Technology
Hannah L. McAlpine Dental Assisting
Timothy Bryan McCollum Networking Specialist
Kelly Renae McGill Surgical Technology
Belinda Millsap Business Administrative Technology
Melissa K. Mitchell Medical Assisting
Timberlee D. Mize Practical Nursing
Audrey V. Moates Dental Assisting
Pamela J. Morris Medical Assisting
Cortney D. Mullinax Cosmetology
Megan Perry Cosmetology
Kaneisha M. Phelps Cosmetology
Elizabeth Ann Pierce Practical Nursing
James Victor Pinet Surgical Technology
Brandie C. Prince Dental Assisting
Taletha N. Quiroz Dental Assisting
Tina Ragsdale Cosmetology
Misty P. Roberson Cosmetology
Christina Brooke Rogers Practical Nursing
Susan Sanzone Business Administrative Technology
Ashley Renee Satterfield Business Administrative Technology
Ashley A. Scarbrough Medical Assisting
Kristina Maria Schaeffer Dental Assisting
Misty Tripp Shinall Practical Nursing
David N. Sims Electrical Systems Technology
Deron Jamel Sims Construction Management
Andrew T. Stanley Electrical Systems Technology
Leah Chanell Stephens Dental Assisting
Stacy Stone Business Administrative Technology
Kimberly L. Tant Dental Assisting
Vicki D. Toland Cosmetology
Jada Elder Truett Practical Nursing
Ragan Nicole Utkin Cosmetology
Mandy N. Walker Medical Assisting
Devin Watkins Marketing Management
Khadisha Z. White Cosmetology
Rebecca E. Womack Medical Assisting
Virginia A. Woodard Cosmetology
Lisa LaVonne Worley Medical Assisting
Larry Wright Welding and Joining Technology
Thomas Wayne Wynn Welding and Joining Technology
Candis Diane Yother Dental Assisting
Graduates taking part in the December 2014 ceremony earning a Certificate of Completion were as follows:
Raven Symone Blalock Early Child Care and Education Basics
Stacy C. Chamlee Addictions Specialist
Alyssa D. Cohran Early Child Care and Education Basics
April M. Coley Phlebotomy Technician
Cindy L. Costlow Early Child Care and Education Basics
Chasity Craig Phlebotomy Technician
Teigh-Jae J. DeLancett Phlebotomy Technician
Charlee D. Dutton Phlebotomy Technician
Rachel Lynn Eaton Supervisor/Manager Specialist
Amber C. Edwards Health Care Assistant
Anna Marie Edwards Health Care Assistant
Kanecia D. Edwards Health Care Assistant
Alexis E. Figgins Medical Coding
Sharon Elaine Garner Medical Coding
Suzanne Kay Goodson Commercial Truck Driving
Amber Gorham Health Care Assistant
Kasie L. Honeycutt Medical Front Office Assistant
Tanya Leigh Howard Early Child Care and Education Basics
Rebecca Hughes Early Child Care and Education Basics
Cody Keen Gas Metal ARC Welder
Theresa D. Langham Commercial Truck Driving
Lisa Kae Le Health Care Assistant
Alejandra J. Martinez Supervisor/Manager Specialist
Elizabeth NaDean Quinn Phlebotomy Technician
Cynthia M. Sanchez Arriaga Medical Front Office Assistant
Bobby Joe Stewart Jr. Industrial Electrician
Mary Louise Stinnett Addictions Specialist
Jessica L. Thomason Medical Coding
Katherine Vincent Medical Coding
Patti M. Vincent Medical Coding
Amanda L. Wilke Phlebotomy Technician
Leah Rhiannon Woolum Medical Front Office Assistant
Approximately 16,000 people benefit from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs, making it the largest college in Northwest Georgia and the fifth largest technical college in Georgia. Georgia Northwestern offers classes on-campus or online throughout the year. GNTC serves Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties in Georgia with campuses located in Floyd, Gordon, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties.
(Rome, GA) – There is a place in Rome, Georgia, that serves international cuisine in an elegant dining area located in a turn of the century plantation-style house.
It is part of the Culinary Arts program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) which exposes students to a wide array of international influences and advanced cooking methods.
As part of the curriculum, the program has been offering culinary luncheons to the public two days a week throughout the fall semester featuring American, English, and French style service.
“We were sold out for the rest of the year about halfway through the semester,” said Chef Greg Paulson, director of the Culinary Arts program at GNTC. “People enjoyed coming and they would tell their friends and more and more people continued to make reservations.”
The Culinary Arts program is taught in the Woodlee Building at the Floyd County Campus of GNTC. The Building is an early 20th century dwelling that has been renovated and updated to include a first-class teaching kitchen, commercial-grade equipment, and a refined serving area.
Bekki Fox, community development director for the City of Rome, found out about the luncheons through word-of-mouth. Fox and her colleagues wanted to have a luncheon for senior citizens at the Woodlee Building as part of a function for the South Rome Redevelopment Corporation.
“We do something every year to give back to the community,” said Fox. “So we thought we would buy out an entire day’s worth of tickets to one of the luncheons that was open to the public.”
When she talked to Chef Paulson, however, she found out that tickets were already pre-sold for all the scheduled luncheons. So Paulson added an additional luncheon to the calendar as a closed event specifically for The South Rome Redevelopment Corporation.
“It’s just amazing that GNTC has a program of that caliber and has those facilities in place to be able to offer students real-life experience in serving, putting together the tables, and the decorations. From the time we walked in we were literally treated like royalty until we left,” said Fox. “I have been to a lot of restaurants, even five star restaurants, and they treated us better than any place I have ever been.”
According to Clarrisa Adams, a culinary major from Cedartown, the luncheons provide the best practical experience possible for a culinary student.
“It is the best feeling ever, you get the hands-on experience of working in a restaurant and get to see people’s reaction to your food,” said Adams. “Also, you get to come up with a theme and menu; it’s a wonderful, great experience.”
The Culinary Arts luncheons will return in the spring semester and dinners will be offered in the summer.
“You can lecture all you want about banquets, preparation, and table service but when you actually physically do it you’re getting some really true live experience,” said Paulson. “That’s why we offer it to the public and it’s one of the huge successes of this class.”
For more information on the culinary luncheons, go to GNTC’s main web page at www.gntc.edu and look under upcoming events. If you care to make a reservation, contact Chef Greg Paulson at 706.295.6880 or via email at gpualson@gntc.edu.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College serves Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties in Georgia with campuses located in Floyd, Gordon, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield counties. Approximately 16,000 people benefit from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs, making it the largest college in Northwest Georgia and the fifth largest technical college in Georgia.
Clarrisa Adams (right) of Cedartown and T’Lia McKoy (left) of Rome prepare a mirepoix to be used in Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy).
