Clubs & Organizations

Getting involved outside the classroom is a key part of the student experience at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Whether you're looking to build leadership skills, connect with others who share your interests, or just have fun, GPTC offers a variety of student clubs and organizations to help you make the most of your college journey. Explore the options below to find the group that’s right for you.

The Student Government Association (SGA)

The Student Government Association (SGA) is composed of elected officers and members from the student body. SGA's purpose is to serve and represent the student body; provide a channel through which students may exhibit leadership; recommend activities that enhance student life outside the classroom; and provide for constructive discussions leading to improvement of Georgia Piedmont Tech. Additionally, SGA seeks to improve communication among students, faculty, staff, and the community. For more information or to join, email sga@gptc.edu

Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP)

This is an organization providing superior leadership and education in Information Technology. AITP is dedicated to using Information Technology partnerships to provide education and benefits to our members while working with the industry to assist in the overall promotion and direction of Information Technology. For more information or to join, email aitp@gptc.edu

Cosmetology Club

Cosmetology Club members participate in activities and special events including hair show conferences and other professional developments within the Cosmetology industry. The club will provide a greater understanding of our field to the public and assist cosmetology students at the college. For more information or to join, email cosmo@gptc.edu

Criminal Justice Club

The Criminal Justice Club is for students and professionals in the field. Some of the club’s goals are to improve criminal justice through educational activities, foster professionalism in law enforcement personnel and agencies, promote professional, academic, and public awareness of criminal justice issues and encourage the establishment and expansion of higher education and professional training in criminal justice. For more information or to join, email cj@gptc.edu

Ladies in Action (LIA)

This organization is designed to cultivate and enhance empowerment. Members of Ladies in Action represent the student body and cultivate opportunities of leadership through structured activities such as education, etiquette, skills building, networking, and mentoring, as well as personal and professional development. Students must be committed to service and excellence. Ladies in Action will strive to achieve excellence in all its endeavors. For more information or to join, email lia@gptc.edu

National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

This organization is open to all students in degree and diploma programs. Students must have completed 25 hours with a 3.5 Grade Point Average. The National Technical Honor Society is service oriented with a focus on helping other students through activities such as tutoring or mentoring and assisting families who have special needs in the local community. For more information or to join, email nths@gptc.edu

Future Business Leaders of America - Collegiate (FBLA)

A non-profit educational association for students preparing for careers in business, entrepreneurial, or business-related fields. Its purpose is to promote interest in the field of business and develop leadership qualities in students preparing for business careers. For more information or to join, email pbl@gptc.edu

SkillsUSA

An organization for trade, industrial, technical and health occupation students. It offers leadership, citizenship, and character development programs to complete skill training. SkillsUSA members work together to improve the Georgia Piedmont Tech, the work place, and the community; they also have an opportunity to compete in local, state and national Skills Olympics for recognition and achievement awards in their chosen occupational skills. skills@gptc.edu

The Student Optical Society

The Student Optical Society (SOS) is an organization designed to cultivate and enhance students’ empowerment. Our purpose is to represent the Opticianry student body and cultivate opportunities in leadership through structured activities such as education, etiquette, skills building, networking, and mentoring as well as personal and professional development. For more information or to join, email sos@gptc.edu

United Media Minds

United Media Minds gives Design and Media Production majors the opportunity to be creative using their talents and educational training to create digital media productions at industry standard. Using digital media mediums, students will collaborate together while getting hands-on experience in film, television, photography, audio, lighting, graphic design, animation, web design, engineering, and hair and makeup crew positions. For more information or to join, email umm@gptc.edu

The Writer’s Club

The GPTC Writer’s Club is a student-led club seeking to empower creators from the Georgia Piedmont Technical College Community by helping them explore, create, and thrive as diverse and underrepresented storytellers and artists.