Weekend Classes

Weekend Classes begin this fall at Albany Technical College Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) will expand to offer weekend classes starting this fall. ATC will have General Education courses on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. Weekend College is an excellent way for dual enrolled students to complete the Early College Essentials TCC and traditional students to complete their program’s required core classes. “Completing core classes on the weekend allows...



NEW: Wireless Technology Degree

Albany Technical College Rolls Out a New Degree, Wireless Engineering Technology, Fall 2022 Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) introduces a new degree, Wireless Engineering Technology addressing the current and future needs of the wireless industry. This program will start fall 2022. Wireless Engineering Technology prepares ATC students for the rapidly changing environment that field technicians, and engineers face. It includes topics such as antenna theory and...



Welding and Joining Technology Refresh Ceremony

Albany Technical College refreshes a high-demand program Welding and Joining Technology with a special presentation Wednesday Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) will hold a special refresh presentation for the Welding and Joining Technology program. The event will take place Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in Freedom Hall Building (HCT), room 121. Program refreshes are a way that Albany Technical College introduces existing programs to the community with a new...



New Living and Learning Community

Phoebe and Albany Technical College Announce New Living and Learning Community Albany, Ga. – Phoebe and Albany Technical College (ATC) announced a transformative project that will breathe new life into the former Albany High School building on North Jefferson St. and dramatically expand the pipeline of new nurse graduates in the region. “We are going to create a living and learning community that will continue the historic location’s legacy as a place of education and allow...



Georgia College Completion Grant

Students who are within 80% of earning a credential could be eligible to receive a new Georgia College Completion Grant Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College announces a new opportunity for students called the Georgia College Completion Grant Program. Under this grant, any student within 80% completion of a credential and has an outstanding balance due to direct costs at Albany Technical College could be eligible for these funds. The maximum award is up to $2,500, depending on the...



NEW: Dual Achievement Program

Albany Technical College expands opportunities for individuals leaving high school prior to graduation Through a special initiative with the Technical College System of Georgia, Albany Technical College (ATC) announces a new opportunity for individuals who leave high school without a credential. This new initiative, called the Dual Achievement Program (DAP), is designed for individuals ages 16-21 who have officially withdrawn from high school and have met certain high school course...



Practical Nursing Refresh

Albany Technical College refreshes high demand program Practical Nursing with a special presentation Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) will hold a special refresh presentation for the Practical Nursing program. The event will take place Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Nathaniel Cross Health Technology Building (HCT), room 112. Program refreshes are a way that Albany Technical College introduces existing programs to the community with a new perspective and...



New Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness

Albany, Georgia – On July 1, 2022, Angela Davis will assume the position of Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness at Albany Technical College (ATC). Ms. Davis has been Grants Coordinator and Compliance Officer at ATC since 2010. She will be replacing Dr. Steve Eidson, who is retiring after 20 years of working for the Technical College System of Georgia. "Mrs. Davis has worked with Albany Technical College for eleven years, and in those years, she has been instrumental in...



UPS donates semi-tractor to Albany Technical College

Albany, Georgia – United Parcel Service (UPS) will donate a semi-tractor to Albany Technical College (ATC) during a special presentation on Friday, June 24, at 11:00 am in the Logistics Education Center on the main campus. Through a special partnership, UPS has agreed to donate this tractor to be used to train the next generation of CDL drivers at the college. "To produce qualified CDL truck drivers for the trucking industry, operative trucks and trailers are needed to train students....



Albany Technical College welcomes a new Police Chief

Albany, Georgia – On June 1, 2022, LaShawnda Ethridge came on board as the new Police Chief at Albany Technical College (ATC). Ms. Ethridge has been in the law enforcement field since 2004 and comes to ATC with knowledge, training, and the personal skill set to do a great job. LaShawnda Ethridge was born in Charleston, SC, and began her law enforcement career at the Albany Police Department in 2004. In 2011, she decided to change from the municipality to the campus police setting and...



Albany Technical College mourns the loss of President

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) announces the passing of Dr. Anthony O. Parker in the early hours of Monday morning, June 6, 2022. As the college moves forward with his objectives, he will be missed for his mentorship, friendship, and leadership. He served the college and Southwest Georgia for 27 years as the President of the college. The passing of Dr. Anthony Parker is not only a tremendous loss for Albany Technical College but also a loss for the entire Albany...



Nurse Aide Program Refresh

Albany, Georgia – Albany Technical College (ATC) will hold a special refresh presentation on the Nurse Aide Accelerated program. The event will take place Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. in the Nathaniel Cross Health Technology Building (HCT), room 118. Program refreshes are a way that Albany Technical College introduces existing programs to the community with a new perspective and provides fresh energy to the program, imaginably piquing the curiosity of those interested in a new...