GNTC to host Adult Education Open House

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Adult Education Open House to provide an opportunity to learn more about the Adult Education programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities and meet faculty and staff.

The event will take place on GNTC’s Walker County Campus at 265 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring on Tuesday, September 3, from 2-4 p.m. 

The Open House event will include information and assistance on enrolling in free classes including preparation courses for the HiSet® or GED® high school equivalency tests, adult basic education, adult secondary education and English as a Second Language.  Classes operate year-round on the Georgia Northwestern Technical College calendar for fall, spring and summer semesters. Adults of all ages who have not graduated from high school in the United States or Canada or previously earned a high school equivalency and who are at least 18 years old are eligible to enroll in classes at no charge.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about GNTC’s Youth Success Academy. The Youth Success Academy is specifically designed for out-of-school youth who wish to attain a high school equivalency and technical education. The participants in the program will be involved in: high school equivalency test preparation, Job Readiness, Workshops and Leadership Activities. The WIOA Youth Success Academy is sponsored through a partnership with GNTC and Northwest Georgia Regional Commission. Those who are eligible may apply for travel and childcare stipends. Referrals may come through any number of sources, including self-referral.

There will be refreshments and door prizes at the event.

For more information, contact adulted@gntc.edu or 706-764-3679.

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, 12,241 people benefited from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs. GNTC has an annual credit enrollment of 8,031 students and an additional enrollment of 4,210 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training and Georgia Quick Start. For more information about GNTC, visit us at www.GNTC.edu. GNTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Equity Coordinator, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator: Brittany Elrod.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about GNTC’s Youth Success Academy. The Youth Success Academy is specifically designed for out-of-school youth who wish to attain a high school equivalency and technical education. The participants in the program will be involved in: high school equivalency test preparation, Job Readiness, Workshops and Leadership Activities. The WIOA Youth Success Academy is sponsored through a partnership with GNTC and Northwest Georgia Regional Commission. Those who are eligible may apply for travel and childcare stipends. Referrals may come through any number of sources, including self-referral.

There will be refreshments and door prizes at the event.

For more information, contact Adult Education.

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, 12,241 people benefited from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs. GNTC has an annual credit enrollment of 8,031 students and an additional enrollment of 4,210 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training and Georgia Quick Start. GNTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Equity Coordinator, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator: Brittany Elrod.

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