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Earn College Credit While in High School

Ready to fast track your college education? How about earning college credit for the courses you are taking in high school? Gwinnett Tech’s dual credit program is a fast, affordable way to start college – while you’re still in high school.

The program provides exceptional opportunities for Georgia high school juniors and seniors to take college level courses at Gwinnett Tech and earn credit toward a high school diploma and a college degree at the same time.

Dual enrollment is a collaborative effort between the Technical College System of Georgia, the Georgia Department of Education (DOE) and the HOPE Program. The program enables high school students to take one or more courses from Gwinnett Tech using a number of financial aid options including the HOPE Grant or HOPE Scholarship. Under dual enrollment, students receive simultaneous course credits that count toward high school graduation and future postsecondary education.

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Culinary Student is Top Chef – for Pears!

Jennifer Williams, a student in Culinary Arts program at Gwinnett Technical College, took home the national grand prize for her original recipe at the 2012 USA Pears Culinary Student Competition.

Williams and two other contest finalists traveled to Oregon last month to create their dishes for the judges at Portland’s Le Cordon Bleu. Williams’ Pear and Prosciutto Ravioli with Pear Sauce entrée entry received the top honor along with a $1,000 scholarship prize.

The judges were impressed with the balance of sweet and savory flavors achieved from Williams’ use of four types of USA Pear varieties, cheeses, prosciutto and fall-inspired spices in the ravioli stuffing and the sauce. All entries were awarded points for prominent use of fresh pears, originality, creativity, appearance, texture and taste. Per contest rules, only United States grown pears could be used in the recipes.

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Center Offers Latest Health Science and Educational Technology

Gwinnett Technical College’s new Life Sciences Center offers students, faculty, and business and healthcare partners an interactive learning facility that features the most advanced laboratory, classroom and clinical simulation centers – all within a LEED-constructed building as eco-friendly as it is aesthetically inviting.

The three-story, 78,000-square foot center has 12 classrooms and 17 health science labs, plus student study and gathering areas, computer labs, faculty offices, conference rooms and lounge areas. Constructed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) guides, the center was designed and constructed to achieve a LEED Silver rating – with further credits anticipated.

 
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Gwinnett Tech to Develop Health Information Technology Certificate

Gwinnett Tech and the Georgia Institute of Technology, partners in the Atlanta Health Information Technology (HIT) cluster, have been awarded a $1.65 million grant to enhance the state’s capabilities in this sector.

Gwinnett Tech’s role will be to develop and offer a one-year certificate program for college credit in health information technology, specifically designed to help veterans, the underemployed and those unemployed enter the fast-growing HIT field. Partial funding from the grant will also provide tuition assistance for both veterans and non-veterans. The program is projected to begin in summer 2012.

Health information technology (HIT) is the umbrella term used to describe the comprehensive management of health information across computerized systems and its secure exchange between all users. HIT is increasingly viewed as the most promising tool for improving the overall quality, safety and efficiency of the health delivery system.

 
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Broaden Your Perspective with Courses in Arts and Sciences

Get started on you college education by taking your with core courses at Gwinnett Tech.

Gwinnett Tech’s arts and sciences division offers the essential college courses you’ll need for almost any program of study.

Starting with the core, general education courses is the perfect option for students who are ready to start their college education, but don’t exactly know what they want to study or what career they want to pursue. Even better, there’s a wide range of core courses guaranteed to transfer to any Georgia college.

Students can learn more about what excites them through courses in mathematics, science, English and art. Who knows? A math class may encourage you to begin a career as an accountant or an art course may inspire you to become a commercial photographer.

 
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Top Reasons to Enroll at Gwinnett Tech

There’s more than a few great reasons to start your career with education and training from Gwinnett Tech, but why not start with these:

  • Our job placement is consistently high – Even in these challenging times, Gwinnett Tech’s graduate job placement rate is over 85% — and nearly 100% in many in-demand fields.
  • You’ll earn a competitive salary – The average salary for a technical college graduate now over $37,000.
  • It’s affordable – Still the state’s most-affordable higher education option, Gwinnett Tech also offers financial aid choices including the HOPE Grant and Scholarship Program.
  • You’ll enter the workforce fast – Associate of applied science degrees offered at Gwinnett Tech can be completed in two years or less.

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Classes Start August 24 at Gwinnett Tech

Act now to be in class this fall at Gwinnett Tech! Apply by July 11 for Fall Semester and start classes on August 24. We offer more than 45 program options that you can complete in two years or less – plus flexible scheduling, online options and the HOPE Grant and Scholarship.

The right education can be just the key to opening doors for you.  You can prepare for a job in an emerging field – like healthcare, information technology, business and many more.  Or perhaps your dream job is in public safety, culinary arts, horticulture, photography or automotive technology.  With literally hundreds of career options, our advisors can help you select the career that’s right for you.

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Find the Program — and Career — That’s Right for You

Gwinnett Tech specializes in delivering the relevant knowledge that will help you emerge with real-world job skills – skills that lead to successful careers and skills that employers are looking for to grow their companies.

GTC offers more than 50 program options that you can finish in two years or less. Our programs of study include associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit that lead to exciting careers in today’s in-demand job sectors.

From healthcare to automotive, public safety to accounting, we offer an option that’s bound to be the perfect match for your skills, interests and personality. And making that match is key to both doing well in college and to developing a rewarding career path.

 
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What About Me? HOPE Program Changes and Georgia’s Technical Colleges

If recent changes to the HOPE Program have left you wondering “What about me?” you’ll find that help – and loads of information  — is just a click away.

The Technical College System of Georgia has launched a new website – loaded with information about the recent changes to the HOPE Program. The www.TCSG.edu/HOPE website is a great resource for current Georgia technical college students as well as future college students, of any age, and provides the latest facts about earning and keeping HOPE program benefits.

The site features profiles of six students in different academic situations – and answers the question of how the HOPE Program changes affect each of them. Visitors to the website can also access frequently asked questions about the HOPE Program and find additional information about other ways to get financial assistance for college, like the federal Pell Grant.  There are links to each of the 26 TCSG college websites and an online form to submit questions about HOPE directly to any of the technical college financial aid offices.

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Expand Your Healthcare Knowledge and Credentials

Whether you’re brand new to the healthcare profession or a seasoned pro, GTC gives you the continuing education coursework you need to find out more about specialized areas or to build on your existing areas of expertise.

Gwinnett Tech will prepare you for certifications as an electrocardiograph, phlebotomy or pharmacy technician. You can also become certified in CPR or as a CPR instructor. Learn areas of medical administration – like medical billing and coding. It’s all offered at GTC in convenient, comprehensive day and evening sessions to fit your schedule.

Sign-up for a continuing education healthcare course today! Visit www.GwinnettTech.edu/ce or call 770-995-9697 for registration info.

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