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 … Continue Reading →
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GPTC Receives Funding for Simulated Hospital in Covington
Georgia Piedmont Technical College awarded funding to open $9.55 million simulated training hospital in Covington COVINGTON, GA — With an additional $9.55 million earmarked for Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) … Continue Reading →
GPTC MADE: Pathways to Success Showcase Connects Students with Advanced Manufacturing & Distribution Opportunities
DEKALB COUNTY, GEORGIA (Feb. 27, 2025) – Decide DeKalb Development Authority in partnership with Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) and DeKalb County School District’s Career Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) … Continue Reading →
GPTC Names Student and Instructor of the Year for 2025
GPTC Names Student and Instructor of the Year for 2025 Student and Lead Instructor Honored with GOAL and Rick Perkins Awards CLARKSTON, Ga. – On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Georgia … Continue Reading →
Johnson Controls renews Workforce Development Grant for GPTC
CLARKSTON, Ga. – For the fourth consecutive year, Georgia Piedmont Technical College received a $100,000 grant as part of the Johnson Controls Community College Partnership Program. The funding source is … Continue Reading →
CDL Range in Newton Officially Opens with Grand Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
COVINGTON, Ga. – In a time where the need for qualified, well-trained commercial truck drivers is in high demand, Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) range … Continue Reading →
Scholarship Awards Means 37 GPTC Students Bank Over $41K in Educational Funds
CLARKSTON, Ga. – Through the generosity of donors and partners of the college, the Georgia Piedmont Technical College Foundation was able to award 37 students a total of $41,450 in … Continue Reading →
Georgia Piedmont Awarded Nearly $400K Through National Science Foundation
CLARKSTON, Ga. – For the third time in as many months, Georgia Piedmont Technical College has been awarded a substantial grant through the National Science Foundation. The NSF’s Enabling Partnerships … Continue Reading →
GPTC Earns Multiple Accolades from University HQ
CLARKSTON, Ga. – Georgia Piedmont Technical College has been recognized in three major categories for 2024 by University HQ, a resource for program rankings and higher education planning. Researchers evaluate … Continue Reading →
GPTC Earns Cognia Accreditation, Helping Provide Official Credentials for Adult Learners
CLARKSTON, Ga. – Georgia Piedmont Technical College announced today that it has earned Cognia® Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts, and education … Continue Reading →