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CLARKSTON, Ga. — Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) is proud to recognize 55 students who earned placement on the President’s List or Dean’s List for the Summer 2026 term. The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a 4.0 grade point average while completing at least 12 credit hours of college-level courses numbered 1000 or higher. The Dean’s List recognizes students who achieved a grade point average of 3.7 or higher while completing at least 12 credit hours...

After a life-changing health scare and a leap of faith, GOAL winner Monique Turner found her purpose and her voice at Georgia Piedmont Technical College. Taking the first step is often the hardest. It means trusting before you have proof and having faith before you feel certain. For Monique Turner, that step brought her through the doors of Georgia Piedmont Technical College and into a future she was just starting to imagine. “The beginning of my journey is what I’m most proud...

For Mackenzie Calhoun, teaching at Georgia Piedmont Technical College means more than just following lesson plans or meeting learning goals. It is about hope—for her students and for herself. After working in the corporate world, Calhoun returned to education with a master’s degree in English and a strong belief in the power of technical education to change lives. At GPTC, she found that education is part of a bigger journey. “It’s exhilarating to witness students at...

When Amayrani Montalvo walked across the stage to receive her GED, the moment felt bigger than a certificate. In the audience were the people who had carried her through years of uncertainty—family members whose pride reflected just how far she had come. “Seeing my loved ones looking at me just as proud,” she said, “was the moment everything clicked.” That moment is now at the heart of Amayrani’s recognition as Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s 2026 Exceptional Adult...

Georgia Piedmont Technical College Inaugurates Major Regional Transportation Training Center in DeKalb County LITHONIA, Ga. — January 7, 2026 — Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) officially inaugurated its new Regional Transportation Training Center on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by college leadership, trustees, community and corporate partners, as well as local, state, and federal officials. The new facility enhances GPTC’s ability to provide...

ATLANTA, December 18, 2025 — Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) today announced a new partnership to support the development of highly trained automotive service professionals in Georgia, stimulating the growth of well paying jobs and boosting economic opportunity for students. Launching in early 2026, the Rivian Technical Trades Program will support the training and development of qualified entry-level technicians for Rivian's service and repair...

ATLANTA — Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) and the Atlanta Police Department (APD) announced a new opportunity today for APD officers to earn a Criminal Justice Associate Degree through a pathway that recognizes and awards college credit for their Basic Mandate training. The announcement took place during a college-signing-day-style event at the Atlanta Public Training Center, where several APD officers formally submitted their applications to GPTC. The degree pathway was...

STONECREST, Ga. (December 8, 2025) – Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) has announced the upcoming opening of its Regional Transportation Training Center (RTTC), a state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for high-demand careers across Georgia’s rapidly growing transportation and logistics industries. The redesigned center, set to open in early January 2026, will serve as a hub for innovation, skills training and cross-industry collaboration. Developed in...

Strengthening pathways for careers in HVAC, welding, security and digital technologies CLARKSTON, Ga. – Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) has received a grant for $100,000 for the 2025-2026 academic year as part of the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program. This latest grant and the combined $390,000 over the last several years are part of Johnson Controls’ nationwide initiative that aims to donate up to $15 million to community colleges by the end of 2026 to...

Collaboration will build workforce pipelines in logistics, operations, maintenance, mechatronics, and other high-demand fields CLARKSTON, GA — Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) has entered into a career development partnership with Georgia-Pacific, a Koch company. The collaboration underscores Georgia-Pacific’s commitment to investing in the local community, with a focus on strengthening the workforce through education and training. As part of the partnership,...

CLARKSTON, GA — High school students in DeKalb, Newton and Rockdale counties will soon have an inroad into the critical and in-demand field of cybersecurity, thanks to a $473,394 grant awarded to Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). According to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s 2023 Strategic Plan, the United States faces a lack of qualified and diverse cyber professionals. Compounding these concerns, the U.S....

CLARKSTON, GA — A $100,000 donation from Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) will put Georgia Piedmont Technical College’s (GPTC) students and programs on the road in a retrofitted trailer aimed at highlighting in-demand and highly-skilled careers in the process. AGL’s gift will fund a student-led project designed to convert a college-owned trailer into a traveling roadshow of sorts. Students from various programs, including natural gas technician, construction, plumbing, building automation...