GNTC awards Spring 2025 Roper Corporation Scholarships
Tammy Chandler, a student in the Computer Support Specialist program, and Hayleigh Cochran, a student in the Business Management program, are the recipients of the scholarship. Both are students at GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring.
“Roper Corporation is committed to supporting the development of skilled workers, and establishing the Roper Scholarship at GNTC aligns with our dedication to investing in education and workforce development,” said Luther Ingram, Roper’s president and executive director and a member of the GNTC Foundation’s Board of Trustees. “We believe this scholarship will provide valuable opportunities for students pursuing careers in fields that are essential to our industry.”
“We are so grateful for this generous support from Roper Corporation,” said Dr. Heidi Popham, GNTC president. “It is a testament to Roper’s commitment to elevating the workforce in northwest Georgia and an outstanding opportunity for Roper employees enrolled at Georgia Northwestern Technical College.”
The Roper Corporation Scholarship was established in 2024 and provides financial assistance to GNTC students employed by Roper Corporation. Roper is a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Appliances, a Haier company. The Roper plant in LaFayette manufactures freestanding ranges, wall ovens, electric and gas cooktops and is one of northwest Georgia’s largest employers with more than 2,500 employees.
Students can be enrolled in any credit program and must work at Roper during the application and award semesters to be eligible for the scholarship. Funds may be used for tuition, fees, supplies, tools or other educational materials.
“Georgia Northwestern Technical College plays an important role in supporting Roper’s workforce needs by providing specialized training programs and hands-on learning experiences that equip students with the skills required for success in the manufacturing industry,” said Ben Canedo, Roper’s Human Resources senior business partner and a member of GNTC’s Board of Directors. “This partnership ensures a steady pipeline of qualified professionals are ready to contribute to Roper’s growth and innovation.”
About GE Appliances
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S. manufacturer of home appliances with 15,500 team members nationwide. GE Appliances, found in half of all U.S. homes, is proud to be rated America’s #1 Appliance Company, trusted by millions of families nationwide. We manufacture and sell products under the Monogram™, Café™, GE Profile™, GE®, Haier™, and Hotpoint™ brands. Our operations support nearly 90,000 additional American jobs and represent an investment of more than $2 billion since 2016. We are deeply committed to the communities where we live and work, passionate about getting closer to our product users to understand their needs and driven by the belief that there’s always a better way.
About GNTC
Georgia Northwestern Technical College provides quality workforce education to the citizens of northwest Georgia. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree, diploma or a certificate in aviation, business, health, industrial or public service career paths. This past year, 13,775 people benefited from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs. GNTC has an annual credit enrollment of 8,836 students and an additional enrollment of 4,939 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training and Georgia Quick Start.
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