New plan streamlines Georgia's licensing process
1.26.12- A new plan will streamline Georgia's licensing process. More than 200 professions, from cosmetologists to nurses, require a license to practice. Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp plans to simplify operations at the Professional Licensing Boards Division through more efficient procedures in application review and code enforcement. WALB

Is the era of the paper resume coming to a close?
1.26.12- A business report shows that some employers are asking applicants to skip the usual paper resume and give them a website portfolio. Some are even asking for links to their social media pages instead of resumes. WFXL

Albany Tech Selects Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) Four Finalists for 2012
1.25.12- Albany Technical College has selected the four finalists for its annual Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) for this year. These four finalists were selected out of 13 nominees during an interview panel held on Monday, January 23, 2012 on campus. ALBANY HERALD | WFXL | READ MORE

Albany Technical College Holds Winter Commencement Friday Evening
1.20.12- Albany Technical College will hold Winter Commencement ceremonies for Winter graduates on Friday, January 20, 2012, 7pm, at the Albany Civic Center. A reception will precede from 5 to 6:30pm in the Meeting Room at the Civic Center. ALBANY HERALD | WALB | WFXL | READ MORE

Many Tech students lose HOPE
1.19.12- 42 hundred students at Georgia Technical Colleges have lost their HOPE grant that pays for their classes. VIEW VIDEO

Albany Technical College Holds Disability Mini­Grant Transition Extreme Workshop on Wednesday
1.17.12- Albany Technical College will hold a Disability Mini-Grant Transition Extreme Workshop Wednesday, January 18, 2012, beginning at 9:15 a.m. The day will end at 1 p.m. with words from motivational speaker, Mr. Joseph B. Washington. WALB | WFXL  | READ MORE

Albany Tech Holds Honors Program for Winter Graduates on Tuesday
1.16.12 - Albany Technical College will hold Honors Day for winter graduates on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at 11 a.m. in the Kirkland Conference Center. PHOTO GALLERY | ALBANY HERALD | READ MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Officials to Visit Albany Tech Wednesday
1.11.12 - Albany Technical College will be receiving a visit from Rear Admiral Sandra Stosz with the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on Wednesday from 11am to 1pm. She will be accompanied by Lt. Lindsey Seniuk, Military Aide, and Master Chief Lloyd Pierce, Command Master Chief. PHOTO GALLERY | WALB | WFXL | ALBANY HERALD | READ MORE

Plans must include dropout prevention
1.10.12 - For over 25 years, high school dropouts have been able to attend America's technical colleges with financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education based on a specific provision within the Pell Grant Program. The provision, known as "Ability to Benefit," allows dropouts who are no longer high school-age to demonstrate their readiness for postsecondary education by achieving certain scores on the college's placement exam. Despite its success rate during the past 25 years, new federal legislation eliminates the "Ability to Benefit" option effective July 1, 2012. READ MORE @ ALBANY HERALD

Dr. Parker Honored by Albany City Council
12.21.11 - Albany, GA - At yesterday evening’s City Council meeting, Mayor Adams and the Council presented Dr. Parker with a resolution for his achievements and contributions to Albany Technical College and to the City of Albany. Congratulations to Dr. Parker! READ MORE

Albany Technical College and Albany State University Enter Housing Agreement Beginning in January 2012
12.19.11 - Albany Technical College and Albany State University will make a formal announcement on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at 11a.m., in Gibson Hall on the ASU campus, to discuss their new joint housing agreement. WALB | WFXL | ALBANY HERALD | PHOTO GALLERY | READ MORE

Albany Tech Adult Education Program Hosts 19th Annual E.A.G.L.E. Awards Competition Friday
12.1.11 - Albany Technical College’s Adult Education Program will hosts its 19th Annual Exceptional Adult Georgians in Literacy Education (E.A.G.L.E.) Awards program on Friday, December 2, 2011, beginning at 10am in the Kirkland Conference Center on campus. PHOTOS | READ MORE

Albany Tech to Hosts Fourth Annual FFA Floriculture Competition
12.1.11 - Albany Tech’s Horticulture Program will host the fourth annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) Floriculture Team Challenge Competition on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 4pm, in the campus Environmental Horticulture building off Newton Road. PHOTOS | READ MORE

Albany Technical College to Cut Ribbon on Firefighter Training Tower
11.30.11- Albany Technical College will cut the ribbon on the new Firefighter Training Tower on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 2pm on the east side of the campus. WALB | WFXL | PHOTOS | READ MORE

American Proteins Donates Scholarship to ATC Foundation
11.21.11 - Norman Barber, Human Resources and Safety Manager for American Proteins, Inc., will present Dr. Anthony Parker, President of Albany Tech, with a check for $6,500 for the Foundation’s scholarship funds on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at 10am in the President’s office in the Kirkland Administration Building. WALB | WFXL | READ MORE

Albany Tech to dedicate the Anthony O. Parker, Ph.D. Library and Media Center on Monday
11.18.11 - Albany Technical College will hold a dedication ceremony for the Anthony O. Parker, Ph.D. Library and Media Center on Monday, November 21, 2011, at 11am in the Logistics Education Center with a reception immediately following in the Kirkland Conference Center. READ MORE | WALB | WFXL (video) | Albany Herald | VIEW PHOTO GALLERY