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Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Rocky Face
Students Sign Commitment to GNTC Technical Programs
High school students signed letters of commitment to Georgia Northwestern Technical College to pursue technical education programs.
GNTC names 150+ Gordon County students to President's and Dean's Lists
Georgia Northwestern Technical College named 75 Gordon County students to its President's List for spring 2026, recognizing those with a 3.8 or higher GPA.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
GNTC welding graduates land jobs, double their salaries
Georgia Northwestern Technical College's welding program places graduates at a 75% rate with salaries that often double within the first year of employment.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
GNTC Holds Two Spring Commencement Ceremonies May 7
Georgia Northwestern Technical College holds two Spring Commencement ceremonies May 7 in Rome, with keynote speaker Noelia Sargento addressing graduates from six program areas.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
GNTC Names Patty Hart Vice President of Economic Development
Georgia Northwestern Technical College promoted Patty Hart, a 25-year veteran, to vice president of Economic Development. Hart will oversee workforce training and business partnerships across northwest Georgia.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Floyd County Prison inmates earn welding certificates and commercial driver's licenses
Twenty-four inmates graduated from career training programs at Floyd County Prison on May 29, earning high school equivalency diplomas, welding certificates, and commercial driver's licenses through a Georgia Northwestern Technical College partnership.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
GNTC Instructor Dr. Dwight Watt Wins Cisco Global Teaching Award
Dr. Dwight Watt of Georgia Northwestern Technical College earned the 2025 Cisco Networking Academy Instructor Excellence Award, placing him in the top 25 percent of instructors globally.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Rome student wins bronze at SkillsUSA nationals
Janie Ruiz of Rome won a bronze medal in Customer Service at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in Atlanta.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
GNTC Waives Application Fees June 1-5
Georgia Northwestern Technical College waives its $25 application fee for prospective students applying June 1-5 for fall 2026. Use code JUNE26 when applying.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
GNTC Receives 500 Items of Safety Equipment From Wisconsin Company
Georgia Northwestern Technical College received nearly 500 pieces of safety equipment from J. J. Keller & Associates Inc. for students in truck driving, electrical linework, and welding programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Report projects 1.25 million young people out of work or school by 2031
A major report predicts the number of young people aged 16 to 24 who are unemployed, not in school, and not in training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, marking a shift that analysts say will narrow economic prospects for a generation.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Online Harassment Affects Majority of Teens Outside School
A recent study revealed that nearly two-thirds of adolescents who experience harassment do so online, independent of school-based bullying. This finding suggests a growing prevalence of cyberbullying extending beyond traditional schoolyard conflicts. The study highlights the need for focused strategies to address online aggression among teenagers.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Discussions Underway for New Blue-Blood College Basketball Event in 2027
An eight-team college basketball event, potentially named the 'Diamond Cup,' is in preliminary discussions for 2027. Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, Michigan, and UConn are reportedly engaged in the planning stages. Event organizers aim to create a marquee tournament featuring prominent programs.
Thursday, June 11, 2026