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CSRA leader leaves for new role; impact felt for decades

Dr. Jermaine Whirl of Augusta Technical College officially accepted the position of Savannah State University  President and will start in April. In the little over four years as the President of Augusta Technical College, he led a whirlwind of development that not only benefitted the student body of the college but served to connect educational opportunities to area businesses that will benefit the CSRA for years to come. Growing the Augusta Tech enrollment: “If you look at our fall enrollment numbers for the year 2022, we had 5,300 individuals enrolled

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Mitzi Oxford and Dana Lynn McIntyre February 12, 2025 No Comments
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Business is booming in South Carolina

Gov. Henry McMaster (R) highlighted business growth, economic development, and education in his 2025 State of the State address. McMaster said the state’s attractive climate for business has translated to more than $44.7 billion in new capital investment and 92,000 jobs. That’s resulted in a revenue surplus of more than $1.8 billion. He said 2024 is continuing the pattern created over the previous seven years. “It was no surprise that 2024 was once again a successful year for economic growth and investment,” he told the joint session of the state

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Dana Lynn McIntyre February 6, 2025 No Comments
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$4.9 million Manufacturing Training Collaborative

A trio of mobile advanced manufacturing labs that will bring critical workforce training resources to rural areas across South Carolina were unveiled this week. The event at the William H. “Billy” O’Dell Upstate Center for Manufacturing Excellence in Greenwood was the result of a unique collaborative initiative between Piedmont Technical College, Aiken Technical College, and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. Funding for the mobile labs’ initiative came from a four-year, $4.9 million Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant provided by the U.S. Department of Labor. The purpose of the grant is to address

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Staff Report February 4, 2025 No Comments
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Boot Camp to Benefit CSRA Construction Boom

Augusta Technical College is bringing a program to train multiple disciplines within the building trades in a minimal amount of time. Construction Ready is an Atlanta-based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that believes careers in the skilled trades should be just as important as those requiring four-year degrees. Formerly known as the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA), it focuses on skills training for the construction industry. The program will be offered at Augusta Tech in March. “It is 20-day boot camp offering individuals from the community to come in and learn

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 30, 2025 No Comments
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AI and the Future of Your Business

An old truism advises it is all in how you word it. Small businesses are finding that it is especially accurate as they venture into using artificial intelligence (AI). The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce kicked off its Power Lunch series for 2025 with “AI: The Future of Business Starts Here.” Matthew Jay, Chief Operating Officer with PC Techware, explained the importance of being accurate and precise when giving instructions to AI. He said successfully using AI is no different from a basic principle for any business. He said it

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 23, 2025 No Comments
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AI Classes for Small Business Owners

As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) expands, small business owners have the opportunity to gain experience in how they can use it to grow their business. Managed Nerds, an IT managed services company based in the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center, is offering a class on Jan. 28 called EntrepreAI Tuesday. “We help small businesses manage their IT, from planning on what their technology purchases are to maintaining the computers, ensuring that they’re regularly updated, to providing remote or onsite support, and cyber security protection to make sure

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Dana Lynn McIntyre January 16, 2025 No Comments
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An Assist After Helene Results in $10k Donation

After Hurricane Helene, hundreds of Dominion Energy linemen across the country ended up in the CSRA to restore power. They got a helping hand from the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA). Dominion Energy was grateful and presented a check to them this week for $10,000. In the wake of the hurricane, USCA played a crucial role by providing housing and assistance to hundreds of Dominion Energy frontline workers who had traveled from across the country—ranging from Texas to Illinois and Iowa. These workers were essential in restoring power to

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Staff Report January 16, 2025 No Comments
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Business Leaders Can Master the Art of Cooking

Some of the most powerful business leaders have interesting hobbies. Hiking, chess, and gardening rank high on the list of diversions from the stressful world of business. Former President, George W. Bush took up painting after leaving office. He took lessons from Bonnie Flood, a Georgia-based artist. Former Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer bakes in her time away from the office. She says the best cooks are chemists and baking gives her innovative ways of looking at business solutions. If that sounds like your cup of tea or in this case,

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Staff Report December 30, 2024 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

Aurubis Richmond Wins Governor’s Award

The 2024 Business Partner of the Year Award honoring outstanding achievements in workforce development, partnerships, and student success across Georgia was presented to Augusta Technical College’s partner, Aurubis Richmond. “Aurubis Richmond exemplifies the power of industry partnerships in transforming communities and empowering students with life-changing opportunities,” said TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier. “Through their commitment to education, workforce development, and community engagement, Aurubis Richmond has set a benchmark for what it means to be an exceptional partner. Their investment in Augusta Technical College and our students not only strengthens the local

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Staff Report December 18, 2024 No Comments
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Another step forward in meeting healthcare demands

Aiken Technical College’s radiologic technology program has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). “Achieving JRCERT accreditation is a significant milestone for our radiologic technology program because it validates the quality of the education provided and enhances the reputation of the program among students, employers, and the broader healthcare community,” said Program Director Crystal Burke. “The workforce demand for radiologic technologists is strong, and by offering a rigorous, comprehensive, and technology-forward education, our program can effectively prepare students to meet the needs of the

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Staff Report December 12, 2024 No Comments
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