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Bracing for demand of skilled workers in building trades

A new program launched at Aiken Technical College, envisioned as a short-term way to address thousands of construction jobs at the Savannah River Site, could turn into a regular offering. “My expectation is that’s going to be short term for the immediate need, but that need is so great that we’ll probably be running these courses for quite some time,” Dr. Steven Simmons, Dean of the School of Technical and Continuing Education told ABD. “One of the benefits is that the state of South Carolina has allocated a lot of

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 4, 2024 No Comments
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Georgia’s tech colleges notch big enrollment increase

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced a 9.3% increase in enrollment for the upcoming academic year. Total enrollment is more than 148,000 across the system’s 22 campuses in Georgia. It is the highest enrollment since 2013. “With the highest enrollment in more than a decade, this growth underscores the strong need for technical education and skilled workers in Georgia,” said TCSG Commissioner, Greg Dozier in a news release announcing the enrollment numbers. “Our 22 colleges remain focused on delivering the kind of education that makes a real difference

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Dana Lynn McIntyre September 3, 2024 No Comments
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New program to boost CSRA construction workforce

There are more than 400 construction worker job listings in the CSRA and a new program at Aiken Technical College (ATC) is gearing up to help fill them. The pre-apprenticeship program offered this fall will prepare students for careers in construction. The Savannah River Site and more than 15 local trade unions have partnered with Aiken Tech for this initiative. The program is being offered at no cost to South Carolina residents, thanks to state-funded grants. The program tuition for out-of-state residents is $1,000. Free tuition for South Carolina students

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Mitzi Oxford September 3, 2024 No Comments
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Business donates $200K for CSRA teacher pipeline

Georgia Power has committed $200,000 to Augusta University to help improve the quality of the teacher workforce in Richmond County. The university’s College of Education and Human Development is using the funds to launch Richmond Recruitment and Retention, or the R3 Initiative. First and foremost, the R3 initiative will aim to recruit more high school seniors – especially minority male students – to a career in education. Nearly 85% of Richmond County students are members of minority groups. “We are trying to create more diversity by recruiting differently and providing

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Staff Report August 28, 2024 No Comments
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Connections and Career Conference: Troy University

Contact: Paige Wester Phone: 850-332-8798 Website: Troy University Address: 2743 Perimeter Pkwy Building 100 Suite 101, Augusta, GA 30909 Troy University has proudly served quality education to students for over 130 years. Since its inception way back in 1887, Troy University has stood for excellence. As a public, non-profit traditional university based out of Troy, Alabama, they are fully SACS (regionally) accredited. They offer over a hundred fully online programs, from undergraduate to doctoral level! They are a full-service university with a worldwide presence with support centers all over the Southeast

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Erin Campbell August 19, 2024 No Comments
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$2 million give back program

Richmond County public school system is the latest to join SRP Federal Credit Union’s High School Affinity Debit Card program. Richmond County joins Aiken, Barnwell, Burke, and Columbia County’s public schools as well as a number of private and charter schools who are part of the program. “It is always exciting to have schools join the High School Affinity Debit Card program. It is a wonderful way for our members to raise funds for their high school of choice simply by using their High School Affinity Debit card,” states Eric

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Staff Report August 13, 2024 No Comments
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Heavy metal money returns to the CSRA

For the second year in a row, Aiken Technical College has been selected for a large grant from the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). The college will receive $50,000 to continue supporting students enrolled in its computer technology and cybersecurity programs and courses. Once again, Aiken Tech is the only South Carolina institution selected for the MSI program. Last year’s grant supported over 100 students by providing scholarship funding for those enrolled in the college’s CompTIA’s A+, Network+, and Security+ courses and covering industry certification exam costs for computer technology students.

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Mitzi Oxford July 30, 2024 No Comments
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CSRA registers ringing with back-to-school sales

The back-to-school and college season is an important time for retailers and families buying a list of needed school supplies. In Aiken, most of that shopping was done earlier this summer, as classes began July 22. Richmond County elementary students report on August 5 followed by middle, high school, and magnet programs beginning the following day. Columbia County schools start August 5. So, there are still a few days left to get those last-minute supplies. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights and Analytics, families

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Staff Report July 24, 2024 No Comments
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$20,000 grant to support student veterans

The Fluor Foundation’s Military Support Coalition has awarded the Aiken Technical College Foundation a grant to continue support for student veterans with the cost of attendance and living expenses. “We are thankful for the Fluor Foundation’s ongoing support of our student veterans. The funding helps address financial barriers often not covered by other financial aid resources, but can impact a student veteran’s ability to start or continue their education,” said Aiken Technical College Foundation President, Dr. Forest Mahan. Since 2013, the Fluor Foundation Military Support Coalition has granted $165,000 to

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Staff Report July 23, 2024 No Comments
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Teaching the pros and cons of AI

People who can help educate on the pros and cons of artificial intelligence have the opportunity to hone their skills. The Augusta University Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) is offering a series of workshops to faculty and staff so they will better understand the growing field. “This is part of a certificate program for the Office of Institutional Access, Success and Belonging,” Dr. James Garner, CWE Associate Director Center, explained for ABD. “For this certificate program, workshops that help them learn about what it means to create access, success, and

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Dana Lynn McIntyre July 23, 2024 No Comments
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