Georgia Mountain Beacon

Blairsville, GA – North Georgia Technical College went four for four at the recent National SkillsUSA Championships with Colby Moore, Brandon Tatum, Zack Moon, and Robert Kennell each achieving Second Place in their respective contests. The SkillsUSA Championships, held in Kansas City, Mo., took place June 23-27, 2012, as part of the SkillsUSA 48th annual National Leadership and Skills Conference... Read more

Blairsville, GA – Beds in the classroom are not necessarily for sleepy students!  But M.C. Healthcare’s recent donation of three long-term care hospital beds for the healthcare program labs at North Georgia Technical College will be greatly appreciated by the students. The healthcare programs, which include Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Clinical Lab Technology, Pharmacy Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Health Care Assistant,... Read more

Blairsville, GA - Glenn Jordan is our new full time Air Conditioning Technology instructor.  “Glenn has worked with us as a part time faculty member in the past, and we are glad to have him on board as we continue to grow and improve that program,” commented Vice President for Academic Affairs Rex Bishop. Jordan first became associated with North Georgia Tech... Read more

Blairsville, GA – Students in the Criminal Justice Crime Scene Processing class at North Georgia Technical College were treated to an inside look at a working lab as they visited the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) site in Cleveland, Georgia. This lengthy tour brought the classroom learning to life for students as they saw firsthand how the background office operates and... Read more

Blairsville, GA – North Georgia Technical College graduate Brad Gooch is climbing the HVAC career ladder and he’s happy to share his experiences to help motivate current and future students in the Commercial Air Conditioning Technology program. “NGTC has an outstanding program because of the knowledgeable instructors, hands-on experience and the variety of equipment available for students,” he said.  “The way... Read more

Blairsville, GA – Dr. Jim Wade has been and continues to be an active and vital member of the North Georgia Technical College Local Board of Directors. A member since March of 2007, Dr. Wade assumed the responsibilities of Chairman in July, 2010.  “I’ve learned a lot about technical education during the last few years,” he said.  “But the best part... Read more

Blairsville, GA – Project assignments are creative outlets that allow students to explore unique ways of applying the concepts learned in the classroom.  At North Georgia Technical College, students in the Photography program have been invited to take part in an unusual project, putting their photojournalism skills to the test for a documentary assignment entitled, “Dreams of our Grandchildren.” The documentary... Read more

Blairsville, GA – In every industrial segment, keeping up with the fast pace of changing technology is an important part of moving a career forward. Recently, students in the Air Conditioning Technology program at North Georgia Technical College were able to spend time looking at new equipment soon to be released. Cody Stockman, guest instructor from AmRad Engineering, Inc., spent the morning... Read more

Blairsville, GA – Shelby Ward has been selected to assume the role of Dean for Adult Education at North Georgia Technical College.  NGTC has a well-established Adult Education program which provides a full range of services for adults who need to acquire or improve basic reading, math, and/or written communication skills in order to prepare them to enter and succeed... Read more

Blairsville, GA – The North Georgia Technical College Foundation invites local producers of agricultural products to participate in the First Annual Farm to Fork Event to be held at the Currahee Campus on Saturday, August 11th.  The event is designed to showcase locally grown farm products, support a thriving agricultural economy, and encourage the public to purchase fresh, healthy foods.... Read more