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Lanier Technical College’s mission of “Workforce Development” continues to be its driving force as skilled graduates enter the workforce. The college’s Economic Development Division recently completed its second Electromechanical/Ammonia Refrigeration Academy. The academy is designed to provide business and industry partners with access to entry-level Maintenance Technicians that have electrical and mechanical experience. The academy…

Lanier Tech’s Motorsports Vehicle Technology (MVT) students received hands-on experience at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta during its 44th HSR Atlanta Fall Historic Races. Drivers, crews, and twenty-nine students coexisted in the garage area of Road Atlanta as vehicles of various origins drove on and off the track. Four students used their skills to work on…

The need for technical education in Northeast Georgia is stronger than ever. Lanier Technical College’s overall enrollment rate reflects this trend as the college started its fall 2021 semester. Lanier Tech’s all-time enrollment record of 5,086 students raises the bar over the previous record of 5,045 students set back in 2020. The college continues to…

Six enthusiastic students have signed up for Carroll Daniel Construction’s Apprenticeship Program for Field Engineers. This program works in partnership with Lanier Tech to provide students with on-the-job training and technical college rigor. In conjunction with their Lanier Technical academic program, the students will spend approximately 4,000 hours on a supervised jobsite. The apprenticeship program…

Lanier Tech’s James A. Walters Allied Health Building served as the official Registry Testing Facility for 19 paramedicine students. 17 Lanier Tech students tested alongside two other students that came from outside agencies. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, many of Lanier Tech’s paramedicine students were awaiting the opportunity to test for their Paramedic Licenses. Many…

Article By: J.K. Devine Many skilled trade workers in industries such as engineering and healthcare need an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, certification and license to enter the workforce, but those who wish to advance in their fields need more. A new articulation agreement between the University of North Georgia (UNG) and Lanier Technical College…

The Health Information Management Technology department’s 1st Annual Immersive Student Experience was a success! This one-day event brought to life the elements our coding students are learning about. Students visited stations from Lanier Tech’s different healthcare programs to gain a better understanding of concepts and diagnoses, which in turn will help with understanding provider documentation,…

On Monday, May 10, 2021 the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) held its Regional Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) and Rick Perkins announcement ceremony. The ceremony was held virtually by Facebook Live for colleges to spectate from their respective campuses. Lanier Tech’s GOAL Student of the Year, Mitch Beccue, was announced as one…

Lanier Technical College held its 55th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 7, 2021. The ceremony was conducted in a drive-through orientation to abide by COVID-19 precautions as set forth by the State of Georgia. Graduates were allotted two cars of spectators per their time on stage. In all, 222 graduates walked across the stage…