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ALBANY, GA – Expansion of the associate degree in nursing at Albany Technical College is now underway and plans to increase night classes have been arranged. A full-time biology instructor and a full-time nursing instructor have been added to the faculty to handle the growth going into the summer, fall, and next spring. Phoebe Putney Health Systems was instrumental in working with Albany Technical College to implement a plan to graduate more nurses in the region in the next two...

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) is preparing for a “Bright Opening” this fall. ATC just released their fall 2021 Instructional Plan. The focus will be on designing a plan that will protect the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors while providing quality technical education and customer service in a learning environment that promotes intellectual and social growth. As the college cautiously returns to in-person learning in the Fall, the health...

ALBANY, GA – A special Albany Technical College (ATC) Live YouTube event will take place Thursday, April 15 at 10:00 a.m. honoring the Dual Enrollment graduates from Albany Technical College. 64 students at ATC attending as Dual Enrolled high school students will graduate with either an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, a diploma, or Technical Certificate of Credit. COVID-19 has changed how we can recognize these students in person. We want to acknowledge their remarkable...

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College will have a virtual live Facebook presentation featuring Design and Media Production Technology Wednesday, April 14, at 10 a. m. in the Center of Excellence in Information Technology and Electronics (CEIT) building, room 128.  A small group of faculty and staff will be on hand during the event which will highlight what is new in the program as well as expected outcomes for graduates.  The presentation will include the areas of specialization to...

ALBANY, GA – Southwest Georgia will now see a tractor and trailer traveling the region, parked in designated locations, spreading the word about the Transportation Academy at Albany Technical College. The generous donations of two local industry leaders, SouthernAG Carriers, Inc. and Procter & Gamble, helped make this possible. As companies realize the need for qualified, trained CDL drivers and diesel technicians, there will be a sharp demand curve for graduates over the next few years....

ALBANY, GA – Albany Technical College will have a special Refresh of the Industrial Operations Technology (IOT) Program at the Center for Business Solutions at Albany Technical College, Tuesday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m. in room 114. Instructors, officials, and graduates will be on hand to talk about the opportunities of the program. This will be a Facebook Live event that can be viewed on the official Albany Technical College Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AlbanyTech. The Industrial...

ALBANY, GA – In 2020, Albany Technical College (ATC) lost two very committed friends of the college. To honor these two ATC supporters, the college will host two special campus dedications in honor of Lemuel Griffin, a member of the Albany Tech Foundation Board of Trustees and Robert Chester, a member of the Albany Technical College Board of Directors.  On Friday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m., the college will rename a street on campus to Lem Griffin Memorial Drive.  Formerly Career Drive,...

ALBANY, GA – In 2020, Albany Technical College (ATC) lost two very committed friends of the college. To honor these two ATC supporters, the college will host two special campus dedications in honor of Lemuel Griffin, a member of the Albany Tech Foundation Board of Trustees and Robert Chester, a member of the Albany Technical College Board of Directors.  On Friday, March 12 at 10:00 a.m., the college will rename a street on campus to Lem Griffin Memorial Drive.  Formerly Career Drive,...

ALBANY, GA – The official Ribbon Cutting of Carlton Construction Academy Phase II is scheduled for Thursday, March 11 at 10:00 AM on the corner of Lippitt Drive and Slappey Boulevard in Albany. A group of faculty, staff and the Carlton Family will be on hand to cut the ribbon. The event will be live on Albany Technical College’s official Facebook page.  A virtual tour video link will be provided on the event’s Facebook page for those interested in seeing the inside of the new...

ALBANY, GA – Albany Technical College is celebrating 60 years in service to the community and kicks off the official celebration this week. The college decided that the theme for the 60th Anniversary would be "A Tradition of Success," symbolizing Albany Tech's service to the region for 60 years.   Albany Tech will celebrate this momentous occasion through stories. The college is asking community members and alumni and current students, faculty, and staff to share success stories and...

In the Top 6 of 25 schools named in Georgia with a Gold Designation Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) has been awarded a 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School Gold Designation by VIQTORY, a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs ®, Military Spouse, and Military Friendly ® brands. The 2021-2022 List of "Better for Veterans"...

ALBANY, GA – Albany Technical College will have a special refresh presentation highlighting the Medical Assisting Program Wednesday, February 24, at 10:00 AM in the Nathanial Cross Health Technology Building (HCT), room 128. This event will be live on Facebook. A small group of College leadership and faculty and students or graduates will be on hand to comment and discuss the Program. Several factors are creating a brighter outlook for the Medical Assistant job outlook. According to the...