Gwinnett Technical College

Students mark your calendars! Our Gwinnett Tech Student Life team is hosting a Back to School Bash on Thursday, September 5, at our Lawrenceville Campus and Tuesday, September 10, at our Alpharetta-North Fulton Campus. Enjoy free food, t-shirts, live music, a flower truck, club information, and more! Don't miss out on all the fun!

The Gwinnett Tech Foundation recognized two of their board members who have completed their terms of service. A special thank you to Judith Martinez-Sadri and Leigh Gant for their unwavering support of Gwinnett Technical College. We are so grateful for your service and support!

Students, get ready to improve your study techniques and excel in your classes this semester! Join us at the "It's Time to Study Smarter" Workshop next Wednesday, Aug. 28, at our Lawrenceville Campus (or via Webex) to discover time management strategies and study hacks to help elevate your academic journey. Learn how to effectively manage your schedule, overcome procrastination, create optimal study environments, engage in active learning, and optimize your note-taking skills. Our goal is to help you study smarter, not harder! Lunch will be provided, and there will be prizes.

Register by Tuesday, Aug. 27. You will not receive a confirmation but will get a reminder email one day before the workshop. If you have any questions, please get in touch with [email protected]

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It’s a good semester to have a good semester!

Earlier this month, our fabulous Gwinnett Tech faculty and staff eagerly tied up their shoelaces for the recent Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's Button Down Dash 5k race. Thanks to the Gwinnett Tech Foundation for supporting our runners with sponsoring t-shirts! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

The Gwinnett Tech Foundation extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Assistance League of Atlanta for 21 years of generous support to Gwinnett Technical College. Their scholarships have empowered students with financial needs who are committed to community service. The Assistance League of Atlanta, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, tirelessly helps children and adults rebuild their lives and achieve self-sufficiency.

The Gwinnett Tech Foundation wants to thank Georgia Power for its steadfast commitment to education at Gwinnett Technical College. Your generous tuition assistance ensures that students facing financial challenges can continue their studies and achieve their academic goals.

We are proud to announce that our Radiologic Technology Program achieved a 100% pass rate on the national American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry board exam for 2024. The program has maintained this perfect pass rate since 2005!

Our Veterinary Technology Program recently organized a vaccine clinic day for Healing4Heroes, a non-profit dedicated to supporting military service members and veterans by pairing them with service dogs. These dogs, often rescued from local shelters, undergo training before being matched with military personnel or veterans.

During the event, students had the privilege of vaccinating and microchipping 12 dogs for this cause. This experience helped students understand the challenges faced by these individuals and how service dogs play a vital role in their lives. Some veterans shared their military experiences and the assistance their service dogs provide.

One of the featured dogs is Lou, the pit bull, who performs remarkable tasks: alerts when their human's blood glucose is abnormal, wakes their human during nightmares, and acts as a brace when their human has back issues.

Over the past decade, the Primerica Foundation has provided financial support to low—to moderate-income students pursuing a certificate, diploma, or degree program at Gwinnett Tech. The Foundation has also supported a fund for female students accepted into a Health Sciences Program at Gwinnett Tech.

We are immensely grateful to Primerica for their dedication to enhancing the lives and accomplishments of our students. Investing in these students is also an investment in our community's future workforce.

We are looking for food truck vendors to serve students, faculty, and staff on selected days at our Lawrenceville campus. If you're interested, please scan the QR code or visit 🔗 gwinnetttech.edu/food-truck-application for the application. For any questions or additional information, please email Kelly Martin at [email protected].

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Gwinnett Tech Students did an outstanding job at the National SkillsUSA Post-Secondary State Leadership and Skills Conference!

Out of the 25 Gwinnett Tech students who competed across 14 contests accompanied by 14 advisors, 18 placed, and 13 earned gold medals. The Gwinnett Tech SkillsUSA chapter also received recognition for its contributions to students and the community.

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Gwinnett Tech is pleased to announce Darcie Johnson as the new Executive Director of the Gwinnett Tech Foundation. Darcie is an alumnus of Gwinnett Tech and has worked previously with the Gwinnett Tech Foundation and Launch Pointe—The Clyde Strickland Center for Career Development. She was recently accepted into the Leadership North Fulton Class of 2025 with the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.

We thank our partners from Sawnee EMC. Their generous donation will support our students through scholarship opportunities through the Gwinnett Tech Foundation!

Current and new students! Looking for ways to finance your college education? Don't miss this virtual panel discussion next Tuesday, July 9, where you'll learn about different funding options for your college expenses. The event will cover information about financial aid, support for students with disabilities, military and veteran student services, as well as WIOA.

Visit https://ow.ly/IpY950SubBw and register before Monday, July 8. A reminder email will be sent one day before the workshop. If you have any questions, contact [email protected].

The Gwinnett Tech Foundation is pleased to announce that Kali Boatright has been appointed as the new Chair for the Board of Trustees. Kali currently serves as the President & CEO of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. We would like to express our gratitude to Herb Hoffman, who served as the Board of Trustee Chair from 2021-2024.

We appreciate the strong partnerships and support of our Board of Trustees. Thanks to their commitment and support, we are able to continue our mission of supporting student success!

The Gwinnett Tech Foundation thanks Siemens for the generous donation of ten Level 1 Electric Vehicle chargers. These chargers will be utilized for our Electric Vehicle Systems Technician Program, offered through the Continuing Education Department at our Alpharetta campus!

Students will gain the networking and troubleshooting skills they need to connect equipment, work through potential operating system issues, and maintain equipment. They will also work on soft skills needed to thrive in this new, ever-changing environment.

Meet Hannah Lutrey, a graduate of the Heavy Diesel Technician Program. Although she already held a college degree, Hannah has always been passionate about expanding her knowledge. Starting her career as a parts and warranty representative in an after-market parts manufacturer, she realized she couldn't fully understand the technicians she was working with. As a result, she decided to enroll in the Heavy Diesel technician program.

During her time at Gwinnett Tech, Hannah actively participated in the SkillsUSA Postsecondary Program and was a medalist in the competitions, proudly representing Gwinnett Tech. Following her graduation from the program, she continued to stay connected with the program director and volunteered her time to provide guidance and support to current students. Hannah enjoys sharing her vast experience, knowledge, and tips she has gained in the field.

❗New Students: Only 2 Fall Semester Orientation sessions are still open! Our team will introduce you to all available campus resources during orientation, and enrollment advisors will assist you. Please be sure to register at least three days before your selected date.

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The Gwinnett Tech Foundation is grateful for the generous donation received to establish the Sarah Rebecca Bonner Memorial Scholarship. It is an honor and a privilege to create this endowed scholarship for Radiology program students in memory of Sarah and to fulfill her mother, Ginger’s last wish.

There's nothing like a relaxing moment of self-care! Our Facilities team recently had manicures and pedicures done by our Cosmetology students. Students were able to practice their skills while our Facilities team took a moment to sit back and relax from the many steps they take around our campus on the day-to-day.

If you would like to make an appointment at our Cosmetology Salon, call 678-226-6626 to book your appointment today! Open through July 3, Tuesday-Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at our Lawrenceville Campus.

Meet Blaine Parks, a recent graduate of the Business Technology Program. A devoted full-time professional, husband, and father of three, Blaine pursued his educational aspirations to inspire his children. In spring 2022, Blaine and his wife, Jovaricia Buchanan, who is also a graduate of the Business Technology program, started their education journey together. Balancing full-time jobs, household responsibilities, and studies, they diligently worked toward their goals. Blaine’s achievements include memberships in the Phi Theta Kappa and the National Technical Honor Society. After graduating this past May, Blaine was promoted to Operations Manager at his current job. In addition, he has plans to further his education at Valdosta State University.

High School Equivalency graduates, the best is yet to come! 🎓

You did it! 👏

"I first knew I wanted to get into Welding when I took an Automotive class in high school. That piqued my interest in Welding because, in my free time, I would take some time to practice welding. From then, I knew I wanted to advance my career in that field."

Carolina is a recent graduate of the Welding and Joining Technology Program. She discovered her passion for welding in high school and found Gwinnett Tech's Welding and Joining Technology program while researching programs in her area. While she admits that learning welding hasn't been easy, she always remembers the wise words of one of her instructors: "We are not looking for perfection; we are looking for progress each day."

Despite managing a full-time student life, Carolina started her career in welding as a Tig Welder and Fabricator. She aspires to eventually start her own small welding business and become a certified welding inspector.

The Gwinnett Tech Foundation is grateful to Northside Hospital for their generous $20,000 donation to support students in our Nursing and Radiology scholarship programs. Strong community partnerships like this allow us to continue supporting our students as they complete their studies and prepare for the workforce. Thank you, Northside Hospital!

We are grateful to our community partner, Atlanta Gas Light, for their recent $10,000 donation to the Gwinnett Tech Foundation! This generous gift will support our HVAC program scholarship and our Emergency Assistance Program. The Emergency Assistance funds help current students who are at risk of being unable to complete their education due to financial hardship.

The Gwinnett Tech Foundation sincerely thanks Kim Anker from Northside Hospital - Gwinnett & Duluth for her generous personal donation of $5,000. These funds will be dedicated to nursing scholarships to bolster the nursing workforce. Kim also serves as a board member on the Gwinnett Tech Board of Directors. Thank you for your continued support!

Last week, Gwinnett Technical College proudly held its 2024 Commencement, conferring more than 500 degrees, diplomas, and certificates to students from diverse backgrounds.

Addressing the graduates, Dr. Cannon stated, “Many of you have faced obstacles that would have deterred the faint-hearted. Balancing college, a full-time job, family responsibilities, and financial hardships are no small feats.”

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