Annual report 2005

Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
2005
ANNUAL REPORT
Fulfilling Our Commitments

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Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
Table of Contents
Report to the Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 DTAE Year in Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Technical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Adult Literacy Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Economic Development Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Strategic Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Aerospace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Health & Elder Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Agribusiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Logistics & Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Energy & Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Life Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Homeland Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 New Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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report to the citizens

Report to the Citizens
From Commissioner Michael F. Vollmer
For more than 20 years, Georgia's technical colleges have been critical to providing careers for Georgia's citizens and skilled employees for business and industry. Our graduates have both filled jobs and created jobs, with many taking their technical college training and starting businesses of their own. In FY05, our technical college system continued that tradition, but we also began to take a closer look at programs that contribute to Georgia's strategic industries -- those identified by Gov. Sonny Perdue's Strategic Industries Task Force as integral to the growth of the state's economy. During the year, we defined new priorities that would guarantee that our state has the workforce to support these industries, and that our students have the training to build careers in these growth areas. In this annual report, we review our progress in fulfilling our commitments to supporting workforce development in Georgia.

Michael F. Vollmer, DTAE Commissioner

Michael F. Vollmer, DTAE Commissioner

From the Chairman of the State Board
There are two outstanding achievements from FY05 of which I am particularly proud. First is the fact that 76 percent of DTAE's personnel budget was spent on direct instruction. That means that the valuable public resources entrusted to us are being used where they matter most: in classrooms where instructors are preparing our workforce for careers in today's economy. Second, over the past 10 years, the number of students under 21 at our technical colleges has increased 55 percent. This remarkable change indicates that our colleges are providing training that is state-of-the-art and in high demand, and also that technical college is recognized by young people, their parents and school administrators as the first choice when considering post-secondary education. The State Board has been committed to improving both the performance and reputation of our system; in FY05, we've shown that we're succeeding.

Ben I. Copeland, Chairman of the DTAE State Board

Ben I. Copeland, Chairman of the DTAE State Board Annual 2 Report

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leadership

Leadership

State Board of Technical and Adult Education

Ben I. Copeland Sr. Chairman
Michael Daniel Vice Chairman
George L. (Roy) Bowen III 4th Congressional District
Don L. Chapman 5th Congressional District
Sharon H. Douglas Member at Large
Mary Paige Flanders Member at Large
Cedric J. Johnson 12th Congressional District
Warren "Rhubarb" Jones 6th Congressional District
L. McGrath Keen Jr. Member at Large
Debra M. Stillo Lyons 8th Congressional District
Ann R. Purcell Member at Large

Tyre Louis Rakestraw Jr. 7th Congressional District
Dr. Sandra B. Reed 2nd Congressional District
Harold R. Reynolds 9th Congressional District
Allen C. Rice 3rd Congressional District
Steven (Steve) Charles Rieck 13th Congressional District
Emerson E. Russell 10th Congressional District
Earl E. Smith Member at Large
Larry G. Snellgrove Member at Large
Jimmy Tallent Member at Large
Ben J. Tarbutton Jr. Member at Large
Brenda Wise Director, State Board Operations

Administration
Michael F. Vollmer Commissioner
Ron Jackson Deputy Commissioner
Laura Gammage Assistant Commissioner, Legislative Liaison
Dr. Freida Hill (interim) Assistant Commissioner, Technical Education
Dr. Anthony Parker (interim) Assistant Commissioner, Adult Literacy Programs
Jackie Rohosky Assistant Commissioner, Economic Development Programs

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year in review

Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education -- Fulfilling Our Commitments
Since its inception, the Department of Technical and Adult Education has been committed to supporting workforce development in Georgia. We have done this through our technical college system, our adult literacy programs -- which deliver GED training and testing throughout the state -- and the economic development programs that deliver customized workforce training for corporate clients through our colleges and our internationally acclaimed Quick Start program.

Budget (Funds Available)

FY04: $488,339,822

State

$300,389,271

Federal

$64,233,618

Other Sources

$123,716,934

Funds Expended
Program-Based View
Credit Technical Instruction Adult Literacy Economic Development Administration

* Breakdown of Expenditures
Personal Services Central Office Operating Expenses Central Office Personal Services Institutions Operating Expenses Institutions Area School Program Adult Literacy Grants Regents Program Quick Start Program Workforce Investment Act

FY05: $493,162,114
$297,052,064 $65,928,550 $130,181,500
$439,231,821 $35,921,247 $12,217,712 $5,105,934
FY05: $492,476,714 *
$8,646,344 $2,888,864 $302,231,059 $121,539,452 $5,806,953 $32,711,944 $4,038,089 $12,217,712 $2,396,296

In 1984, the State Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education was created. It became the DTAE four years later, in 1988.

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Construction Expenditures

FY04: $19,250,000 FY05: $70,213,000

New Construction

$2,000,000*

$50,874,0001

Planning and Predesign

$0

$1,839,0002

Equipment and Furnishings

$10,000,000

$10,000,0003

Major Repairs and Renovations $7,250,000

$7,500,0004

* $5,000,000 was reduced in FY05 General Budget for FY04 construction bonds for the specialized training center in Savannah. 1 Total amount of $16,638,000 was received in FY05. The remaining $34,236,000 was deferred until the next fiscal year. 2 Total amount of $860,000 was received in FY05. The remaining $979,000 was deferred until the next fiscal year. 3 Funding for the replacement of obsolete equipment was deferred until the next fiscal year. 4 Funding for Minor Repairs and Renovation at all 34 technical colleges was deferred until the next fiscal year.

It's a Fact: 98% of graduates In FY05, we continued this tradition, staying
from Georgia's technical colleges focused on one central goal: Fulfilling Our

in FY05 were either employed or Commitments. Those commitments include devel-

oping new programs to respond to a changing

continuing their education.

economy; promoting career opportunities for

the graduates of our technical colleges; giving

Georgians opportunities to improve their lives through basic literacy education; and

helping support new investment and job growth in our state.

The DTAE has delivered. New programs in key strategic industries and homeland security were launched. Our graduates enjoyed an extraordinarily high placement rate -- 98 percent either found jobs or chose to continue their education. More than 18,000 GEDs were awarded, with thousands of additional students completing civics and health literacy courses. And Quick Start's statewide team participated in workforce training projects that generated more than 29,451 direct or indirect jobs.

As stewards of the public trust, we spent our budget allocation as effectively as we could, with 76 percent of our personnel budget going straight into the classrooms and training labs where it delivers the highest return on investment.

Also in FY05, we continued to prepare for the future. Ribbons were cut on new facilities around the state so that we can continue to accommodate the rapidly growing numbers of Georgians who recognize the importance and value of a technical education. As we made good on promises during the past fiscal year, we made preparations for the future, so in coming years we will be able to continue fulfilling our commitments.

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year in review

From left: DTAE Commissioner Mike Vollmer, Augusta Tech President Terry Elam, 2005 State GOAL winner Kimberly Wilson, and former State Board of Technical and Adult Education Chair Harold Reynolds.

Technical Education
The Technical College System of Georgia is made up of 34 technical colleges with multiple campuses and four university system colleges with technical divisions, totaling 87 delivery sites throughout the state. Courses are also available online through the Georgia Virtual Technical College (GVTC).
The programs offered through the technical college system are developed and managed through an administrative structure that involves professional staff as well as local boards of directors. This leadership structure ensures that the curricula and job training at each technical college remain consistent in quality and relevant to the needs and demands of business, industry and Georgia's citizens.
In FY05, 28,436 students graduated from the technical college system, a 2.9 percent increase over the previous year. Also in FY05, 155,126 students were trained through the system. The quality of the education and training provided to these students is evidenced by the fact that 98 percent of graduates were placed in jobs or continued education.
Another initiative that has proven successful is the collaboration between high schools and technical colleges. Many of these programs allow students to participate in post-secondary technical training courses while also earning credits that count toward high school graduation. In FY05, 6,772 students participated in these collaborative programs.
The Technical College System of Georgia also offers online courses through the Georgia Virtual Technical College, which allows students to receive training and instruction over the World Wide Web. In FY05, enrollment at GVTC reached 37,112, a 15 percent increase over the previous year's enrollment of 32,287. The number of course offerings grew 18 percent, with 5,808 courses being offered this year.
The 34th annual Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) week was held in May. GOAL recognizes students for academic excellence and personal

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In FY05, 28,436 technical college students graduated, a 2.9% increase over FY04.

Students Under 21 -- Increase of 55%

Fiscal Year 2005
It's a Fact: More of Georgia's
young people are making technical college their first choice for education. In FY05, 50% of students in Georgia's technical colleges were under 25.

achievement. This year's state winner, Kimberly Wilson, is a Business Office Technology (Legal Office Studies) student from Augusta Technical College. Wilson will serve as the system's Student of the Year and as an ambassador for technical education in Georgia.
Parallel to the GOAL program, the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction recognizes technical college instructors who make significant contributions to technical education through innovation and leadership in their fields. This year's state winner is Gerald Moody, a Computer Information Systems instructor from Okefenokee Technical College. Moody will serve as the system's Instructor of the Year.
Georgia Virtual Technical College Fall Quarter Credit Enrollment

DTAE Commissioner Mike Vollmer (left) and State Board Chair Ben Copeland (right) congratulate the 2005 State Rick Perkins Award winner, Gerald Moody of Okefenokee Tech (center).

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2005 Current Student Literacy Ambassador winner Melissa Layman, who graduated from the Certified Nursing Associate's program and is enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nursing program at Valdosta Technical College.
2005 GED Graduate Literacy Ambassador winner Sharon Lindsey, who graduated from the Surgical Technology diploma program at Middle Georgia Technical College and is now employed at Houston County Medical Center.

Adult Literacy Programs

The Office of Adult Literacy (OAL) offers an extensive menu of programs for adult learners -- the most commonly known are the Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Educational Development (GED) preparation classes and GED testing centers. Other programs include English Literacy, Civics and Citizenship Education, classes in correctional and institutional settings, family literacy, workplace education programs sponsored by employers, the Health Literacy Pilot Program, and classes at public housing.

The OAL provides technical assistance, monitors and evaluates local

programs, coordinates providers and advisory councils, and facilitates collab-

oration among local and state organizations to improve literacy efforts. In FY05,

111,569 students were served in Adult Literacy programs

across the state; 95,434 of those were enrolled for 12 or

more contact hours.

It's a Fact:

Over 18,000

As multicultural populations continue to increase in Georgia, so does the need for English. The English Literacy Program (ELP), which provides English language acquisition classes,
served more than 36,427 adult learners in FY05.

GEDs were awarded in 2004.*
*ALL GED STATISTICS REFER TO CALENDAR YEAR.

The OAL funds 34 local programs to provide English Literacy/Civics and Citizenship Education classes to help adults acquire the skills to become active and informed parents, workers, community members and citizens. In FY05, the EL/Civics grantees served more than 10,000 adult learners.

The General Educational Development (GED) test is a nationally accredited exam that gives individuals the opportunity to demonstrate that they have the skills and knowledge of a high school graduate. We aim to set the national precedent in GED testing, and to do that have implemented PASSPORT, an automated scoring system, and offer the GED Integrated Online Solution, which provides students with improved access to GED instructional services. During the 12 months of 2004, Georgia's GED Testing Service credentialed more than 18,562 examinees.

The Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP) is a business-educationgovernment partnership resulting in improved literacy levels of children, families

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GED Graduates by Age

The English Literacy Program
served more than 36,427 adult learners
in FY05.

and workers in entire communities. As of June 30, 2005, the CLCP had 54 programs -- 41 Participants and 13 Certified Literate Communities, encompassing 67 Georgia communities.
The Health Literacy Pilot Program was developed to improve the well-being of adults with limited literacy skills by encouraging and educating them to become active participants in the maintenance of their health, and that of their families and their communities. During FY05, the Health Literacy Pilot Program reached an enrollment of nearly 2,000 students in 18 sites around the state.
The DTAE and the Department of Human Resources, Division of Family and Children Services, have collaborated since 1999 in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, which helps persons without high school diplomas become self-sufficient citizens and prepares them to enter employment. Since the partnership began, 22,370 participants have received quality instruction throughout the state, and of these, 2,911 have earned GED diplomas as of June 30, 2005.

GED Graduations

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Economic Development Programs
In FY05, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government delivered the results of a survey analyzing the satisfaction of the clients served by Quick Start and the DTAE's customized corporate training program. These positive results (see sidebar, p. 11) indicate that the DTAE's Economic Development Programs are continuing to build upon their history of quality and results.
During the past fiscal year, Quick Start's team delivered workforce training through 283 projects, working in industries ranging from automotive to plastics, food processing and packaging.
Quick Start projects covered the state, with 70 percent of the activity taking place outside of metro Atlanta. Significant projects took place in all of Georgia's metropolitan areas -- from Rome to Valdosta -- while substantial workforce development activity also took place outside of urban areas, with more than one-third of Quick Start's trainees in FY05 located in rural Georgia.

In FY05, Quick Start contributed to the creation of 29,451 direct and indirect jobs in Georgia.

An instructor and students practice software applications in Quick Start's mobile computer lab.

Appreciating Those Who Make Things
In April 2005, the 11th celebration of Georgia's Manufacturing Appreciation
Week brought together business and community leaders from around the state to celebrate this important segment of Georgia's economy. Hosted jointly by the DTAE and the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Governor's Awards Luncheon was held April 21, with Gov. Sonny Perdue presenting awards to Georgia's Manufacturers of the Year. Last year's winners were: Dixie Industrial Finishing Company Inc. of Tucker in the small manufacturer category (150 or fewer employees); Viracon of Statesboro in the medium manufacturer category (151-750 employees); and Riverside Manufacturing Company of Moultrie in the large manufacturer category (more than 750 employees).

Top photo: As DTAE Commissioner Mike Vollmer looks on, Gov. Sonny Perdue, surrounded by state legislators and dignitaries, signs House Bill 389 at the Manufacturing Appreciation Week Governor's Awards Luncheon. The bill creates job tax credits for Georgia businesses. Bottom photo: (From left) Jackie Rohosky, DTAE assistant commissioner of economic development programs, and Jan Melcher, Quick Start director of eastern operations, greet Gov. Sonny Perdue in the MAW student art gallery.

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Carl Vinson Institute of Government

In FY05, Quick Start's media technology group provided a variety of services, from video to audio production, still photography and other digital media, for a wide variety of clients, including Perkins Shibaura, Kubota and Wilden Plastics.

These FY05 training projects produced a substantial return on investment. By helping hundreds of Georgia companies evaluate potential new employees, implement new technologies, begin production sooner and improve efficiencies, Quick Start contributed to the creation of 29,451 direct and indirect jobs in Georgia. Since Quick Start's beginning in 1967, 569,676 people have benefited from Quick Start's training services through the delivery of 4,893 training projects.
While Quick Start works only in Georgia, its reputation continued in FY05 to make its way around the globe, and 22 percent of its projects were with international companies, many of which were attracted to invest in Georgia due to the availability of Quick Start's services. Last year, companies from Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom topped the list of Quick Start's international clients.

CVIOG Survey: Quick Start Major Factor in Corporate Decisions to Locate in Georgia
The Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of
Georgia delivered the results of its survey to measure the performance of Quick Start in delivering workforce training to clients. Client companies surveyed consistently reported they were "very satisfied" with numerous aspects of Quick Start's process, from the preparation and materials used in training projects, to the delivery of training in the classroom or on location at a company facility. The majority said Quick Start was a "major factor" in their decision to locate in Georgia.
AMONG THE TYPICAL SURVEY RESULTS:
Q: How satisfied is your company with the design phase of the services that were provided by Quick Start with respect to responsiveness and timeliness of Quick Start?
A: VERY SATISFIED
Q: In summary, how satisfied is your company with respect to adaptability and flexibility of Quick Start services in meeting your company's needs?
A: VERY SATISFIED
Q: Was Quick Start a positive factor in your company's decision to locate or expand in Georgia?
A: MAJOR FACTOR
Q: If your company decides to expand, how likely are you to seek the assistance of Quick Start?
A: VERY LIKELY

The economic development activities of Georgia's technical colleges continued to build relationships between the colleges and business and industry in their service delivery areas. Customized corporate training is continually in demand by companies needing to maintain and improve the skills of employees, and Georgia's
technical colleges provide effective solutions. In FY05, 1,640 companies contracted with technical colleges and paid for customized training to be delivered to 120,760 trainees in
22% of Quick Start projects in FY05 were with 8,028 courses. international companies.
Companies from Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom topped the list of Quick Start's international clients.

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strategic industries

It's a Fact: In FY05, the
number of graduates in strategic industries increased 10% over the previous year.

By 2012, health care -- which had the most graduates of any strategic industry area in Georgia's technical colleges -- will account for one in every 12 jobs in Georgia. Above: Columbus Tech Radiologic Technology students.

Technical Colleges and Georgia's Strategic Workforce
New effort in FY05 aligns technical college programs with Georgia's strategic industries initiative
At the beginning of FY05, the Commission for a New Georgia's Strategic Industries Task Force produced its final report identifying six industry clusters as being fundamental to future economic development and prosperity in Georgia. To assess how Georgia's technical colleges could better enhance the workforce within each of these strategic industries, the Office of Technical Education within the DTAE began a process of evaluating program offerings around the state.
Using the Task Force's final report in conjunction with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and the DTAE's Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) system, analysts were able to evaluate the programs available through the technical colleges and determine the linkages between the programs and the strategic industry clusters. This "crosswalk" project was completed during FY05, and the findings were made available for use in helping define goals and initiatives for FY06 and beyond.
Of the 28,436 students who graduated in FY05, 10,782 earned diplomas, degrees or certificates in areas that fall within the strategic industry clusters, an approximate 10 percent increase over the previous year. Of those graduates, 94 percent either found jobs or went on to continue their education.
This performance will improve in years to come because the strategic industries initiative has led to a number of new programs being developed in these key areas. A prominent example is the Logistics Management program being developed at Savannah Technical College in conjunction with local maritime industries.
The DTAE has embraced the strategic industries initiative because it represents the best forward-thinking approach to developing our state's workforce. The identified

Of the 28,436 graduates in FY05, 10,782 earned diplomas, degrees or certificates within the strategic industry clusters.

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The Governor's Commission for a New Georgia
identified six strategic industries that are critical to Georgia's economic
prosperity:

Logistics and Transportation is the second-largest strategic industry cluster in the Technical College System of Georgia, thanks largely to the number of commercial truck driving programs, which had 1,747 graduates in FY05. Above: Trucks on the driving range at Sandersville Tech.

industries, from Agribusiness to Life Sciences, represent opportunities for economic growth that is stable, permanent, and that contributes to long-term security and prosperity. As the Strategic Industries Task Force noted in its final report, "Georgia must have a workforce that can compete internationally for investment activity, and in today's environment, no citizen has the right to stop learning."
While a focus on strategic industries was new to the agency in FY05, that sentiment regarding Georgia's workforce has been a guiding principle for the Department of Technical and Adult Education since its inception.
On the following pages, we review the FY05 results of our training in Georgia's six strategic industry clusters.

Aerospace Health & Elder Care
Agribusiness

Strategic Industry Graduates
Life Sciences -- 0.78% Agribusiness -- 1.53% Aerospace -- 4.42% Energy & Environment 6.48%

In FY05, nearly 40% of graduates from Georgia's technical colleges earned awards in fields that support the state's six strategic industry clusters. At left: the percentages of those graduates in each strategic industry cluster.

Health & Elder Care
69.95%

16.84%

Logistics & Transportation

Logistics & Transportation Energy & Environment Life Sciences

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strategic industries

Aerospace
Steady increase seen in demand for Aerospace graduates
When the governor's Strategic Industries Task Force evaluated the Aerospace sector, it found an industry that is performing well and that offers significant opportunity for Georgia manufacturers. The state is already a top 10 employer in the Aerospace cluster, which is currently dominated by aircraft construction, maintenance and operation, and additional growth potential is seen in industries associated with homeland security such as unified communications, imaging systems,
and surveillance equipment and software.
It is estimated that by 2012, more than 33,000 Georgians will be employed by companies in this group.
Technical colleges across the state offer programs that are designed to train students in areas such as aircraft structural technology, aircraft electricity and powerplant operations, and avionics, all skills critical to the success and growth of the Aerospace industry cluster. Numerous other technical college

A student in Aviation Maintenance Technology at Middle Georgia Tech in Warner Robins practices his skills on the propeller of a Raytheon Beechcraft King Air.

Top 5 in FY05
Aerospace Programs
Graduates Aviation Maintenance Technology/Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Machine Tool Technology . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Aircraft Structural Technology . . . . . . . .75
CNC Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Basic Machining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

It's a Fact: Employment in Georgia's Top
Three Aerospace and Aviation Sectors* Air transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63,700 Aircraft and parts manufacturing . .18,000 Missile and space manufacturing . . . . .500
*SOURCE: COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE U.S. AEROSPACE INDUSTRY. NUMBERS ARE APPROXIMATE TOTALS.
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Georgia Aviation & Technical College prepares students to work in every aspect of aviation, from aircraft fire/crash response and avionics maintenance, to aircraft structural technology and commercial piloting. At left: A GAVTC student flies the college's Frasca King Air C90B Flight Training simulator.

"Right now, the trade magazines have huge numbers of jobs listed. There's a big demand for aviation maintenance technicians as an industry."
-- JON BYRD, AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM DIRECTOR AT MIDDLE GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

programs -- from machine tool technology to CNC lathe machinist -- also provide skilled graduates who are in demand in the sector. In addition, Georgia Aviation & Technical College in Eastman, Ga., also trains commercial pilots who fly for national and regional airlines.
In FY05, Georgia's technical colleges graduated 477 students trained in fields that support the strategic Aerospace industry, making up 4.42 percent of the system's total graduates in strategic industries.
"Aviation is growing and creating more career opportunities than ever before," says Middle Georgia Technical College President Dr. Ivan Allen. "Aircraft are being built in record numbers with some of the most technologically advanced systems installed in some of the largest aircraft imaginable, and the need for aviation mechanics continues to grow."
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Georgia Aviation Air Show Promotes Careers in Aviation
In March, Georgia Aviation & Technical College hosted the
2005 Georgia State Air Show. Stunt planes, fire-fighting helicopters, a U.S. Air Force F-16 and educational displays were part of a day-long event promoting careers in aviation and aerospace. Tours of the college's facilities allowed visitors to sample the resources this one-of-a-kind campus offers to students interested in building, maintaining or flying aircraft.
"The Georgia Aviation & Technical College has become one of the state's cornerstones in the aviation field," says GAVTC President Andy Lundell. "The air show is a chance for visitors from around the state to come and see what we have to offer here in Eastman and to discover that through our programs and training, the sky really is no limit."
For images from the 2005 Georgia State Air Show, visit www.gavtc.org.

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69.95% of graduates in strategic industries received awards in health- and elder-care
fields.

Health & Elder Care
Record graduates and new programs highlight FY05
When the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted that the health-care industry would add nearly 3.5 million jobs by the year 2012, it was putting forward a challenge: 3.5 million jobs will require that 3.5 million Americans be trained in health-care fields. The Georgia Department of Labor estimates that by 2012, 100,000 of those health-care jobs will be added in our state.
There is practically no field in health care that isn't experiencing a surge in demand for skilled workers. The shortage of nurses prompts news coverage on a regular basis, while behind the scenes the demand for technicians trained to perform the wide range of diagnostic and treatment procedures has led our technical college system to continually develop and implement new programs to address the needs of this sector of the economy that the Commission for a New Georgia has identified as a strategic industry.
In FY05, our technical colleges produced more graduates in the field of Health and Elder Care than any other strategic industry cluster -- 7,542 Georgians completed training in one of the many health- and elder-care programs available through our technical college system. Those health- and elder-care graduates equal nearly 70 percent of strategic industry graduates.

Georgia's technical colleges have formed clinical affiliations with local health-care providers that give students real-world experience and a direct route to employment. Above: Columbus Tech students (in white) on clinical rotation at The Medical Center in Columbus.

New Gerontology Program Addresses Demand for Elder Care
During FY05, Dr. Glenn Deibert, president of Swainsboro Technical College, collaborated
with Dr. Annie Laurie McElroy, director of Allied Health Instruction at Southwest Georgia Technical College, to develop the curriculum for a diploma program in gerontology.
"We both recognized the need within our communities and felt the time was right to begin working toward offering this program," Deibert said. The program is the first in the technical college system.
Any new program begins with a "needs assessment" to evaluate the real-world requirements for skilled workers in a field. In Swainsboro, for example, Swainsboro Tech built upon a Geriatric Care Assisting TCC program after surveying the labor market and relevant population trends. The survey showed their service area had a higher-than-average population of older residents, citizens over 45, and disabled elderly. Some of the largest employers in the area are nursing homes, with increasing demand for hospice, long-term care and assisted living.
The solution: a new program to train students for an in-demand technical field.
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"Prior to the program being put in place, we had

to recruit and train employees ourselves. [The

Columbus program] has enabled us to provide

clinical experience for the students so that

when they come to us for employment they're

so much more valuable."

-- LYN CHESNUT, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY SERVICES AT COLUMBUS REGIONAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, SPEAKING ABOUT COLUMBUS TECHNICAL COLLEGE'S PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND THEIR TRAINING PARTNERSHIP.

Top 5 in FY05
Health-Care Programs

Graduates

As the health-care field grows and evolves, our Practical Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,238

program offerings grow with it. In FY05, 94 new EMT/Paramedic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,132

health- and elder-care programs were started at various colleges around the state. Some, such as

Patient Care Assisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 937

the Gerontology program developed through collaboration between Southwest Georgia Technical College and Swainsboro Technical College, were

Medical Assisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663 Certified Nurse Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . 499

among the first of their kind. Others, such as

Radiologic Technology and Electrocardiography Technician, were existing pro-

grams that during the year were made available at additional technical colleges,

providing easy access to health-care careers for more Georgians.

Our system of technical colleges is fulfilling our commitment to make sure our citizens have the training needed for careers in this rapidly growing strategic
industry, and that we all have highly skilled professionals providing health care for our families.

In FY05, 140 Georgians completed pharmacy-related programs in Georgia's technical colleges. Above: Tomasha Sanks, a graduate of Columbus Tech's Pharmacy Technology program, at work in the pharmacy of The Medical Center in Columbus.

It's a Fact: The number of
Georgians between 55 and 74 years old is increasing three times faster than all other ages combined. By 2012, almost 20% of Georgians will be in that age bracket.
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strategic industries

Agribusiness

Technical colleges train professional stewards of Georgia's natural resources

Agribusiness has traditionally been the foundation of Georgia's economy, and today it remains the second largest sector, contributing more than $57 billion to the state's annual economic output. The Strategic Industries Task Force's analysis reported that revenue growth in Agribusiness is projected to increase steadily at 2-3 percent, driven by such factors as increased export to China, whose business increased 140 percent between 2002
and 2003.

"A wildlife manager is a jack of all trades. You have to be something of a farmer; know how forestry and farming work together; and understand population dynamics in order to do the right thing at the right time of year and make it all work together."

In FY05, the system increased the number of graduates in this strategic industry by 22 percent over the previous year. Placement rates for graduates in agribusiness are also high, with 84.2 percent employed in their field or a related one and/or continuing their education.
While fields of soybeans and pastures of grazing cattle are the most visible parts of the state's Agribusiness sector, there's a thriving component made up of hunting plantations, nature preserves, and miles of rivers and acres of lakes that need to be stocked, monitored and maintained for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. Hunting, for example, generates more spending in the state than total cash receipts for Georgia's peanut crop -- and

-- DAVID LAVENDER, INSTRUCTOR IN OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE'S WILDLIFE AND PLANTATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.

Matt Payne (center), head of Swainsboro Tech's Fish and Game Management program, helps student Gregory Lewis find a landmark on a map.

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About 3.5 percent of Georgians are hunters. At left: Caleb Eubanks (left), a student in Ogeechee Tech's Wildlife and Plantation Management program, inspects the size of sunflower seeds on a local hunting plantation with the help of the plantation manager (right).

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It's a Fact: Each year, Georgia farms
produce nearly 1/3 of the nation's pecans -- a nut that has no cholesterol -- and nearly 2 million bales of cotton -- with each bale of cotton containing enough fiber to make 215 pair of jeans.
SOURCE: GEORGIA FARM BUREAU.

Top 5 in FY05

Agribusiness students learn skills such as performing uniformity tests on irrigation systems like the one above to help direct water conservation measures for farmers.

Agribusiness Programs

Georgia ranks No. 1 in the country for peanuts. Horticulture and landscaping programs -- the most popular agribusiness programs in FY05 --

Graduates Environmental Horticulture . . . . . . . . . . . 95

are also in greater demand every year, as develop- Forest Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

ment increases in Georgia.

Environmental Horticulture Technician . .15

Programs available through the Technical College
System of Georgia in areas like wildlife and planta- Nursery/Greenhouse Technician . . . . . . .11

tion management, fish and game management, and Horticulture Maintenance Technician . . .10
environmental horticulture have become popular with

students who are seeking

careers working outdoors, as well as with employers who

want to hire them. Graduates from these programs are

working in the private sector as wildlife technicians or

guides, and programs like Swainsboro Technical College's

Fish and Game Management program train individuals

for employment in the public sector, placing greater

emphasis on such areas as environmental law, for example.

"This training is important because Georgia has tremendous natural resources that need to be taken care of correctly in order to benefit our economy, our environment, and the well-being of future generations of Georgians," says Matt Payne, head of Swainsboro Tech's program.

The Business of Agriculture
Today, it takes much more than a strong back and a green
thumb to work in agriculture, and with 24 percent of workers in Georgia employed in agribusiness or a related field, there is a great need for training programs that bring together the eclectic set of skills required to make it on the 21st century farm. Ogeechee Technical College is filling that need with its Agribusiness degree and diploma programs. Launched in 2003, they are the only ones offered in the state.
"The prominence of agriculture in Southeast Georgia's economy demands that workforce development efforts be directed toward this industry," says Dr. Gene Waters, president of Ogeechee Tech.

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strategic industries

Logistics & Transportation
Increased number of graduates helps address state's transportation needs
Thanks to the world's busiest airport and outstanding road infrastructure and port facilities, Georgia has the fourth largest logistics hub in the United States, according to the Strategic Industries Task Force Final Report.

Many trucks today are equipped with computer satellite navigation systems, so computer time has become a part of commercial truck driving training at Georgia's technical colleges. Above: A student driver on the truck driving range at Southeastern Tech.

From the mountains to the sea and back, the Technical College System of Georgia makes its largest contribution to the Logistics and Transportation sector through its commercial truck driving programs, from which 1,747 students graduated in FY05. Graduates from all programs clustered under Logistics and Transportation increased
almost 10 percent.

Top 5 in FY05
Logistics & Transportation Programs
Graduates Commercial Truck Driving . . . . . . . . 1,554

"Drivers need to know more than how to hold a steering wheel," says Roy Williams, transportation department chair at Sandersville Technical College, which is home of the largest commercial truck driving program in the system thanks in part to the demand from the area's kaolin mines. "They need to know how different types of engines operate; they need to know computers; and understanding customer service is also important, as the truck driver is often the face of the company for the customer."
Like other colleges in the system, Sandersville Tech has responded to demand in its service area, adding facilities in Hancock and Jefferson counties to teach truck driving as the need has expanded.

Georgia's ports and
related businesses account for more than 80,100 jobs in the state.

Commercial Truck Driving with Mine Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Commercial Straight Truck and Passenger Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

It's a Fact: Thanks to truck drivers, Georgia
businesses can reach 82 percent of the U.S. industrial market in fewer than 48 hours.
SOURCE: "LOGISTICS INDUSTRY IN GEORGIA," GEORGIA POWER, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Supply Chain Management . . . . . . . . . . .23

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"With this program, Savannah Technical College will continue to play an important role in helping support Georgia's ports and its entire logistics, distribution and transportation industry."
-- DR. C.B. "BIX" RATHBURN, SAVANNAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENT.

Truck driving simulators like this one at Sandersville Tech allow students to practice skills like braking and shifting in safety.

But transportation is only one part of this strategic sector. Programs in areas like distribution/materials management, inventory control and purchasing are also important at the technical colleges, which are constantly adapting to the growing demand. Savannah Technical College, for example, is developing an associate degree program in logistics management in cooperation with area businesses.
In addition, Albany Tech's Supply Chain Management program, begun in FY05, was designed to meet the needs of the Albany area's largest employer, the Marine Corps Logistics Base. According to Matt Trice, Albany Tech's vice president for economic development, the college is beginning to see people outside base employment entering the program, which is the only one in the system. During FY05, the college developed a unique Logistics Specialist program, which begins in FY06.
Once trained with these highly sought-after skills, technical college graduates are filling positions in this sector. Among FY05 graduates, 92 percent are employed in their field or a related one and/or are continuing their education.

Savannah Technical College Launches Logistics Initiative
In FY05, Savannah Technical College
responded to the needs of the Logistics and Transportation sector by working in conjunction with representatives from the shipping and maritime industries to begin developing a new associate degree program in logistics management.
Savannah and nearby Brunswick are home to two of the busiest ports in the nation, and that fact, along with the college's research showing that only 22 out of more than 1,000 technical and community colleges in the country offered any logistics program, helped kick-start the initiative.
"Georgia's ports continue to grow, moving more and more cargo each year," says Doug Marchand, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority. "Having a program like the one being developed at Savannah Tech will be invaluable in making sure we have the skilled workforce our maritime and related industries need."

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In FY05, Albany Tech launched its Supply Chain Management program, custom-designed to prepare students for jobs at the Marine Corps Logistics Base, where equipment is collected and shipped to Marines around the world. At left: A Humvee is prepared for deployment to the Middle East.

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strategic industries

North Georgia Tech has developed a partnership with the state Department of Natural Resources for the college's Environmental Technology program. Above: These North Georgia Tech students, also DNR employees, are collecting and weighing rainbow trout from a hatchery for stocking nearby streams and rivers.

Energy & Environment
Working toward a clean, efficient environment
In its final report, the Strategic Industries Task Force noted that increasing energy costs and demand for waste management and other environmental services are driving significant growth in a sector that includes oil and gas production and processing, electric power distribution, heating and air conditioning systems, and commercial refrigeration. Also, the highly regulated area of
medical waste disposal and control is creating a demand for trained technicians.
In FY05, the technical colleges increased the number of graduates in this sector by 3.5 percent over last year, with 699 total graduates receiving diploma, degree or certificate awards. The most popular program was Air Conditioning Technology, with 370 students receiving diplomas in that field.
At Gwinnett Technical College, the Air Conditioning Technology program averages around 125 students per quarter, with the extensive need for technicians creating increasing interest in the program. Graduates from the program quickly find jobs, says Jerry Williams, program director at Gwinnett Tech, whether they choose to service equipment, design systems for homes and businesses or sell heating and cooling products.
"Heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, killing microorganisms, ventilation, filtration, all are part of conditioning air," Williams says. "Any kind of environment you can think of must be heated and cooled. Our graduates can take

Students in technical college air conditioning programs are taught the correct way to handle refrigerant and its effects on the ozone. Above: A Gwinnett Tech air conditioning student works on a unit in the classroom.

"The quality of our water is critical to our quality of life, and my job is the first line of defense in support of that."
-- TERESA HOLBROOKS, GRADUATE, NORTH GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE, CLASS III WATER OPERATOR, CITY OF CLARKESVILLE.

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Protecting America's Water and Air
Before designing and implementing new programs in environmental and water quality,
North Georgia Technical College surveyed businesses around the state and found that many were interested in hiring water quality technicians, environmental compliance technicians, and providing training to existing employees. "Our emphasis on this accelerated after 9/11," said North Georgia Tech President Dr. Ruth Nichols. "Up here, we hear so much about the environment -- the lakes and streams and rivers and the air quality, so after 9/11, we decided to ramp that up because there was a heightened interest in monitoring and protecting the quality of our water and air as a matter of homeland security."
At right: An outdoor pond at North Georgia Tech is a perfect place for these participants in the college's summer camp for middle school students to learn about the importance of the environment.

In FY05, the number of graduates in
the Energy & Environment
sector increased by 3.5%.

It's a Fact: The first air conditioner was built in
1902 by Willis Carrier to combat humidity inside a printing company. Carrier patented his system in 1906 as an "Apparatus for Treating Air." In FY05, the Technical College System of Georgia presented 856 awards to graduates skilled in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of such apparatuses.

the knowledge they get here and use it anywhere in the world because the need is universal."
While the vast majority of graduates in the Energy and Environment strategic industry cluster studied in air conditioning, heating and refrigeration programs, new programs came on line in FY05 to train technicians in environmental quality and water quality monitoring. With federal, state and local laws mandating the protection of the environment and water quality by private businesses and public agencies, additional demand for these technicians is anticipated.
"We have talked about developing programs relating to energy and the environment for a few years," said Dr. Ruth Nichols, president of North Georgia Technical College, whose college is located in the picturesque North Georgia mountains and has the only water quality and environmental quality technician programs in the system.
"It's so vital to our quality of life that we knew we should do something," Nichols says.
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Top 5 in FY05
Energy & Environment Programs
Graduates Air Conditioning Technology . . . . . . . . . .370 Air Conditioning Technician Assistant . . .228 Air Conditioning Repair Specialist . . . . . . .89 Residential Air Conditioning Technician . .25 Refrigeration System Service Technician . .23

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strategic industries

Life Sciences

Growing biotech industry creates opportunities for students

Economic developers across the country have put a premium on attracting investment in biotechnology companies -- which include everything from genetic engineering to pharmaceuticals -- because
they are often cleaner, more profitable and pay higher wages than some traditional businesses.

Medical Lab Tech Grads Find Growing Number of Jobs
One area in which job growth exceeds the national aver-
age is the field of medical laboratory technology. In FY05, Georgia's technical colleges conferred 58 diplomas or degrees in medical laboratory technology, making the field the top pick in the area of Life Sciences.
Employment opportunities for medical (also known as "clinical") lab technicians can span a multitude of work environments, from criminal forensics labs to hospitals and clinics. These technicians collect and prepare specimens for analysis and perform any number of chemical, biological, hematological, immunologic, microscopic or bacteriological tests.
As population grows and medical and scientific advances lead to new diagnostic capabilities, demand is increasing for laboratory tests and the technicians to conduct them. Georgia's Department of Labor has identified Medical Laboratory Technology as one of the top-growing fields for associate degree holders through 2012.

Georgia has had its share of success in attracting and supporting biotech businesses. Recently, Georgia moved into eighth place nationally for the number of biotech or bioscience companies located here, and the corridor between Atlanta and Athens is currently in the top 10 in the country for the amount of funding going into research and development in the life sciences. Considering this, the Strategic Industries Task Force concluded that Georgia has great potential to further leverage its already diverse research base in the medical, biological and agricultural sciences, and expand in emerging areas such as drug discovery and advanced medical treatments and devices.
To address the workforce needs of these cutting-edge industries, the technical colleges in FY05 have increased the number of awards conferred in the

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Robb Player, a student in Athens Tech's Biotechnology program conducts an exercise in recombinant DNA, blending DNA from two sources into bacteria to grow.
Transferring, growing and maintaining cultures is an important exercise for the medical microbiology students pictured above.

Fiscal Year 2005

It's a Fact: The word "biotechnology"
was first used in its contemporary context in a 1969 article in Science Journal: "Biotechnology is just as concerned with the provision of tools for medical research as with the development of equipment for medical service."
SOURCE: THE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY.

Employment for associate degree level medical and

strategic industry cluster of Life Sciences by 13 percent over the previous year. Medical Laboratory Technology remains the most popular program in the area, with 58 degrees or diplomas being awarded.
According to a study prepared last year for the Biotechnology Industry Organization, there are more than 300 bioscience establishments in Georgia's private sector. Medical and clinical laboratory technicians have the bulk of life science employment in Georgia, averaging nearly 9,000 positions each year, according to the same study.

Hands-on labs (above) are critical to training in Life Sciences. For example, students in Athens Tech's Biotechnology program get over 500 hours of laboratory experience -- more than most bachelor's degree programs.

clinical lab technicians is projected to increase by 3.8% between 2005 and
2008.*
*SOURCE: REPORT OF OCCUPATIONAL TRENDS
IN THE AREA SERVED BY ATHENS TECHNICAL
COLLEGE.

At Athens Technical College, which is home to the only two-year biotechnology program in Georgia, recent graduates have gone on to careers at such places as the GBI crime lab and private pharmaceutical companies like Merial and Noramco.
"The graduates have choices, from working at universities to the USDA to private industry, sanitary water applications and more," says Dr. Joe Pyle, director of the college's Biotechnology program.
"The Biotechnology program at Athens Technical College allows us to develop more training opportunities in the region," says Dr. Flora Tydings, president of Athens Tech. "I am very excited about the opportunities the Biotechnology program offers to students, because as they graduate they are meeting a great need in Georgia industry.

Top 5 in FY05
Life Sciences Programs
Graduates Medical Laboratory Technology . . . . . . . 58
Biomedical Engineering Technology . . .12

Biotechnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chemical Operations Technology . . . . . . . .2

Biomedical Electronics Technology . . . . . .1

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homeland security

Finding and acquiring fingerprints from a crime scene are among the skills students learn in the 17 forensic science and crime scene investigation programs around the system. Below: With the supervision of a GBI agent, an Ogeechee Tech student practices her fingerprinting technique.

Of Vital National Interest
New programs in FY05 train in skills deemed critical to homeland security
The challenges of war and natural disaster have led many to reassess traditional technical fields and highlight their importance to homeland security. The ability to repair a damaged infrastructure and provide basic services is now recognized as a fundamental resource required by local, state and national governments if they are to respond effectively to any potential catastrophe. To help quantify this resource, in FY05 the DTAE reviewed the programs offered at our technical colleges to identify which provided the training in fields critical to homeland security. We found 282 programs that are available around the state that deliver skills training that will give Georgia the qualified workforce to enable us to respond to any potential challenge. Fifty-eight of these were launched during the fiscal year. As new programs are added in the future, they, too, will be evaluated by their significance in improving Georgia's quality of life -- and defending it.
Fighting Crime
From identifying wrongdoers to jailing them and keeping them there, public safety professionals are essential to our physical and mental security. As crime-fighting technology advances, having trained investigative professionals becomes crucial. In FY05, two schools -- Griffin Technical College and Appalachian Technical
College -- started Forensic Science Technology and Crime Scene Investigation programs. Once criminals have been identified and caught, they become part of the system of corrections. Among other law-enforcement programs added in FY05, a Correctional Officer Specialist certificate was created at three colleges: Sandersville Technical College, Central Georgia Technical College and Valdosta Technical College.

EMT/paramedic programs were second only to practical nursing in the number of graduates in the Health and Elder Care strategic industry cluster last year. Above: Griffin Tech EMT students practice stabilizing a patient in a nighttime disaster drill.
282 programs around the state deliver
skills training critical to homeland security.

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It's a Fact: In FY05, Georgia's
technical colleges conferred 1,132 awards in EMT/paramedic programs.

Firefighter training features realistic drills, such as extinguishing a car fire (like the East Central Tech students pictured above), searching smoke-filled buildings and rescuing victims.

Maintaining Infrastructure
In FY05, 26 colleges started an Electronics Technology diploma program on a total of 33 campuses. Not just prepared to help keep the lights on, graduates of these programs are trained to service any number of complex electronic systems. Whether machinery on a factory floor, governmental missile-control systems or the electronic communications systems we've grown to depend on, a proliferation of technology requires that more and more people know how to repair and install these essential systems.
Responding to the Call
Some of the most enduring images and stories from the Sept. 11 tragedy were of firefighters, risking life and limb to help others -- reminding a nation that these men and women have one of the toughest jobs there is. Since then, the war in Iraq and other overseas needs have pulled many of our firefighters, EMTs and paramedics out of the country. Georgia's technical college system has stepped up to the plate to fill this void, graduating 1,132 paramedics and EMTs in FY05, while starting 21 new firefighting programs.
Getting There
Many fields of study within technical education have traditional applications that take on enhanced importance in times of national emergency. Construction skills, for example, are useful when building a home addition; they're critical when disaster leaves thousands homeless. In FY05, Chattahoochee Technical College became the first to offer programs in Power Sports Equipment -- the repair and maintenance of motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. These recreational vehicles are luxuries in times of peace, but are necessities when getting through rugged terrain makes the difference between life and death on a rescue mission.

Whether residential, commercial or public property, 14 different program tracks in the technical colleges train skilled technicians to build, maintain and repair various parts of our infrastructure. Above: An electronics student at West Central Tech works with his instructor on a harddrive duplication station.
In FY05, Chattahoochee Tech created a diploma and six certificates in Power Sports Equipment, dedicated to the maintenance and repair of many types of small engines and their support systems. Below: A Chattahoochee Tech student and instructor troubleshoot an engine system.

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new construction

Building for Tomorrow, Today

New campuses, libraries and labs opened across the state in FY05

Whether providing new classrooms and laboratories for students, space for continuing education classes and community meetings, or bringing life to an

empty storefront in an appreciative downtown, Georgia's technical colleges

"This kind of facility will

are fulfilling their commitments to the communities they serve -- responding to area needs with bricks and mortar as well as programs

make us responsive to and offerings.

our customers -- both

students and companies. Our business is workforce development, and our goal is to be the best in the world at that."
-- DR. RUTH NICHOLS, NORTH GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRESIDENT.

North Georgia Technical College, Currahee Campus
Location: Toccoa, Ga. Opened: June 2005 Size: Approximately 46,000 square feet on 50 acres Contains: Adult education and GED programs, as well as a variety of programs new to North Georgia Tech, including Culinary Arts and Drafting. Highlights: Half of the acreage was given to the state by the Stephens County Development Authority.

North Georgia Technical College's Currahee Campus

Savannah Technical College, Liberty Campus
Location: Hinesville, Ga. Opened: August 2004 Size: 40,000 square feet on 60 acres
Contains: Classroom and lab space, student services suite, child development center, library and student center. Highlights: A child development center with two classrooms, a play area and all appropriate supportive services will function as a fully operational day care center and support instruction in the early childhood education program.
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At left: (top photo) Ribboncutting ceremonies at Savannah Technical College's Liberty Campus (bottom photo).

At right: (top photo) Ribboncutting ceremonies at Central Georgia Technical College's Crawford County Center (bottom photo).

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Central Georgia Technical College, Crawford County Center
Location: Roberta, Ga. Opened: Ribbon-cutting October 2004 Size: 24,000 square feet Contains: Programs in Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, EMT, Air Conditioning Technology, Cosmetology, and core classes for other programs are available at the center. Highlights: Continuing education classes requested by the community will also be offered.

Appalachian Technical College's Woodstock Campus

Appalachian Technical College, Woodstock Campus "When we were cleaning up around

Location: Woodstock, Ga.

the building, we found some change,

Opened: November 2004

and someone said, `If we find 37

Size: 37,851 square feet

more cents around here, we'll be able

Contains: Three new associate degrees: Forensic Science Technology, Criminal Justice Technology, and Management and Supervisory Development, in addition to other offerings.

to pay next year's rent!'"
-- ANGELA HENDRIX, APPALACHIAN TECHNICAL COLLEGE DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS.

Highlights: The building is a former elementary school, currently being leased for $1 per year from the Cherokee County School District.

Middle Georgia Technical College, Library
Location: Main Campus, Warner Robins, Ga.
Opened: Jan. 20, 2005
Size: Approximately 7,000 square feet
Contains: Over 12,000 book volumes, 35,000 electronic books, and over 500 videotapes.
Highlights: The library was dedicated to Middle Georgia Technical College President Billy Edenfield at his retirement celebration.

Inside Middle Georgia Technical College's library

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new construction

Athens Technical College's Instructional Technology Building

East Central Technical College, RV Service Technology Building
Location: Main Campus, Fitzgerald, Ga.
Opened: Ribbon-cutting May 25, 2005
Size: 5,280 square feet
Contains: Three service bays and classroom space.
Highlights: Home to the only program in Georgia certified by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) -- one of only five RVIA-certified programs in the nation.

Athens Technical College, Instructional Technology Building
Location: Main Campus, Athens, Ga.
Opened: January 2005
Size: 41,800 square feet
Contains: Eighteen classrooms, lecture hall and faculty offices for business programs.

Bottom photo: Students in safety harnesses work on an RV inside East Central Technical College's RV Service Technology Building (top photo).

Highlights: A portion of the building is shaped like a grand piano. It is the college's signature building, located at the intersection of two major highways.

"The extensive glass and lighting issue an invitation for the observer to find out what is going on in the building

Southwest Georgia Technical College, Classroom and Administration Building
Location: Main Campus, Thomasville, Ga.

and at Athens Technical College."
-- DR. SHEILA C. WELDON, ATHENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS.

Opened: March 2005

Size: 54,000 square feet

Contains: Classroom space for Business and Computer Technology, Early Childhood Care and Education, and General Education programs; office space
for Admissions, Career Counseling, Job Placement and a bookstore.

Highlights: Two-story atrium serves as the hub of student and faculty activity. The new building will serve as the model for all future development on campus.

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At left: Southwest Georgia Technical College's Classroom and Administration Building

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Moultrie Technical College, Industrial Systems Technology Building
Location: Tifton, Ga.
Opened: November 2004
Size: 7,500 square feet
Contains: 4,500 square feet of IST classroom and lab instructional space.
Highlights: Includes enough classroom space to seat 40 students at individual desks complete with desktop computers and an overhead audiovisual system to enhance instruction.

Moultrie Technical College's Industrial Systems Technology Building

Central Georgia Technical College's College Center
Flint River Technical College's Community Development Center

Central Georgia Technical College, College Center

Location: Main Campus, Macon, Ga.

Opened: October 2004

Size: 60,000 square feet

Contains: School of Arts and Sciences, library, food court and Campus Shoppe.

Highlights: The new library creates a 28 percent increase in square footage and 50 percent increase in seating capacity over the previous library facility.

Students take advantage of Gwinnett Technical College's Merial Veterinary Technology Laboratory.

Gwinnett Technical College, Merial Veterinary Technology Laboratory

Location: Main Campus, Lawrenceville, Ga.

Opened: Dedication May 4, 2005

Size: 1,416 square feet

Contains: Veterinary Technology clinical pathology/ radiology courses.

Highlights: Merial, the world's leading animal
health company, provided funds to equip and
construct the lab.
"With the addition of the Community

Flint River Technical College, Community Development Center

Development Center, we will not only expand our campus, but have the

Location: Thomaston, Ga.

opportunity to reawaken a very vital

Opened: Ribbon-cutting Dec. 2, 2004 Size: 27,000 square feet Contains: Adult Literacy, New Connections to Work, Georgia

part of downtown Thomaston."
-- KENNY COGGINS, FLINT RIVER TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT.

Fatherhood, Economic Development, Continuing Education

and Child Care Resource and Referral programs.

Highlights: Most of the renovations were completed by the college's construction students and maintenance staff.

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The Technical College System of Georgia
Denotes Technical College Service Delivery Area Technical College Facility University System College With Technical Division

Web-based courses of Georgia's
technical colleges are accessed through the
Georgia Virtual Technical College
(GVTC), at www.gvtc.org.

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guarantee

Guarantee
Accountability
The State Board of Technical and Adult Education will evaluate progress toward fulfillment of our strategic goals within the context of continuous improvement. The review process involves evaluation of the agency's progress in implementing the plan and evaluation of agency effectiveness in meeting desired results identified in our annual Strategic Plan. Accomplishment of appropriate annual desired results is also evaluated in conjunction with the results-based budgeting process. These evaluation results will be reported to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget as part of the State of Georgia budget process.
Guarantee
Curriculum standards have been developed with direct involvement of business and industry. These standards serve as the industry-validated specifications for each occupational program. These standards allow the Technical College System of Georgia to offer its business and industry partners this guarantee:
"If one of our graduates educated under a standard program or his/her employer finds that the graduate is deficient in one or more competencies as defined in the standards, the technical college will retrain the employee at no instructional cost to the employee or the employer."
This guarantee is in effect for a period of two years after graduation.
Statement of Equal Opportunity
The Department of Technical and Adult Education and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, being a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all educational programs and activities including admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, the athletic and other Department and Technical Collegeadministered programs. It also encompasses the employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.
The Department and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity.
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The contents of the 2005 Annual Report represent the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult
Education's best academic, technical and financial
planning at the time the report was published.
Contact 404-253-2815 for information or additional copies.
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