March / April
ATC Hosted Annual Faith-Based Luncheon
Albany Technical College hosted the seventh annual workshop and luncheon for area clergy on March 8th. The theme for the luncheon was “Strengthening the Community ~ One Family at a Time.” The purpose of this event was to provide information to clergy in our community about educational choices at Albany Tech, financial aid options and employment opportunities available to graduates. “We understand the important role ministers play in the lives of our students,” said Pamela Heglar, Executive Vice President and Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. “It is these people who shape our students’ character and encourage them to take advantage of education and better their lives. With the help of our local clergy, we can strengthen the Southwest Georgia community – one family at a time.” Guest speaker for the event was Rev. Lawrence Knighton, Pastor of St. James Baptist Church in Baconton. In addition, several student testimonials were presented by Albany Tech students and the Albany Tech Chorus also performed. 5 | Albany Technical College | Annual Report 2012
ATC Drafting Students Presented Drawings to The Parks at Chehaw
students who worked on the flamingo gardens project drawings for Chehaw included: Edrian Mallory (associate degree architectural drafting student); Garrin Harvey (associate degree architectural drafting student); and Joshua Johnson (diploma student with dual concentration in architectural and mechanical drafting). Albany Tech will continue working with Chehaw Park to provide drawings for other projects, which include an aussie beer garden, kangaroo-emu outback walk-thru exhibit, outdoor flight cage and wandering path, and serval cage.
The drafting technology program at Albany Technical College were asked earlier in the year by Chehaw Park to provide some drawings for solicitation of donation dollars to build exhibits. The final drawings were presented to Chehaw Park on April 11th. Students in the Albany Tech drafting program completed drawings of the first project, which includes new flamingo gardens. The goal was to expand the existing exhibit and add height for cage perching. The new exhibit will reduce the number of exterior ATC Held Annual Spring Career Fair doors, add a double door system to the two remaining doors, add a deep end pool and a second feed and drain pool. “We are excited to partner with Chehaw Park in providing these drawings,” said Chinelo Ochie, drafting technology chairperson and instructor at Albany Technical College.
Every program of study at Albany Tech is designed to give students as much hands-on experience as possible in preparing them for the workforce. “Every semester, my classes work on a project in the community,” said Ochie. Albany Tech
Over 50 southwest Georgia employers participated in the Fourteenth Annual Spring Career Fair on April 12th. The Career Fair is a great opportunity for Albany Tech students to speak with employers and learn about various companies and career opportunities. Employers accepted resumes, offered information about employment opportunities and conducted interviews for internships, part-time and full-time positions.