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Albany Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and offers career and technical education programs for all regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability, or national origin.  Fall semester starts August 20th and it is not too late to apply. The two-year residential technical college offers associate of applied science degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs.  Students may obtain associate degrees in accounting, advanced...

ALBANY, GA – Albany Technical College is having a virtual graduation celebrating the graduates from Spring 2020, Saturday, August 8 at 3:00 PM. The video release will be on Facebook, Albany Tech’s YouTube Channel and on Mediacom Channel 19 (ASU TV).  Candidates for Technical Certificates of Credit, Diplomas, and/or Associate Degrees will be recognized for their accomplishments. This notification comes as an official invitation to the graduates, families, friends and community to view...

ALBANY, GA – The graduating spring Associate of Science in Nursing Program at Albany Technical College has reported a 100% pass rate on their standardized test. The NCLEX exam, also known as the National Council Licensure Examination, is a standardized test that every state regulatory board uses to determine if a candidate is ready to become licensed as an entry-level nurse. Six Albany Technical College students who recently graduated in the spring passed: Kenya Floyd, Devon Herndon,...

ALBANY, GA – La'Quata Sumter, Chair/Instructor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Albany Technical College, was part of an international panel earlier this week. The discussion was about Drones As An Educational Tool For Young Learners. La'Quata Sumter, along with three other educators were featured in this exclusive webinar on July 6th. According to Launch Pad's website, they collect the best knowledge about the rapidly evolving commercial UAS sector in one place for business...

ALBANY, GA – The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted Candidacy status to the Albany Technical College Practical Nursing Program, demonstrating it is currently compliant with selected ACEN Standards and Criteria. The program has further demonstrated the potential to achieve ACEN accreditation based upon ACEN Standards and Criteria reviewed in the Candidacy presentation. Effective June 23, 2020, the Albany Technical College (ATC) Practical Nursing Program...

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College has announced expanded opportunities for students by offering a new option for off-campus housing. A local businessman and developer, Matt Davis, with Davis Companies, is now offering local college students an opportunity to lease space in a new development while they attend college here in Albany.  Anthony Parker, President of Albany Technical College, said, “Making housing available to Albany Tech students who need a place to stay while...

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) offers an associate of applied science degree in the Criminal Justice Program that can be completed 100% online. The 100% online option allows individuals in law enforcement to continue working while taking the necessary steps to advance their careers by enhancing opportunities for leadership roles in criminal justice. Acquiring an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Albany Technical College means that students will have gained the...

Photos (left to right): Devon Herdon, Cori Miller and Toshirio Rivers. ALBANY, GA – Because of the shelter-in-place mandate, Albany Technical College’s Associate of Nursing Program held the spring 2020 Virtual Pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m., via WebEx. Six Albany Technical College students recited the Nightingale Pledge in honor of the sacred ceremony. Pinning candidates include: Kenya Floyd Devon Herndon Tanique...

Albany, Georgia – “To Protect and Serve” ‒ is the recognized mission common across America’s law enforcement agencies. In support of this noble mission, Albany Technical College, the City of Albany, Dougherty County and several other regional law enforcement agencies have collaborated on a unique curriculum for peace officer recruits, which will provide a solid foundation as they begin their career.      Beginning the summer semester 2020, Albany Technical College will offer a...

Eighteen students at Albany Technical College attending as Dual Enrolled high school students have plans to either continue to get a bachelor's degree or go into the military. There is a ceremony that is usually conducted annually during the spring semester where Dual Enrolled high school students are honored for completing their Associate of Applied Science degree prior to completing their high school diploma. Unfortunately, we will not be able to have that ceremony at the college. COVID-19...

Albany, Georgia – Vinny Viana, a sophomore at Albany Technical College, has been recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) as an All-American Honorable Mention. NJCAA All American represents the nation’s Top 50 players in junior college basketball. These players are not only the top players in their region but across the entire country. Vinny played combo guard for two years, 2018-2020, for the Albany Tech Titans and ended this year with impressive...

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) is continuing to work with community and state leaders to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 for our students, faculty, staff, and the entire community.  Since the onset of the coronavirus crisis, Albany Tech faculty and staff have prepared and implemented plans to keep our campuses safe, while also minimizing the effects on academic operations.  In March, the college shifted to an all web-enhanced, online format for the safety of students...