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Two new physicians. Even more care close to home. Phoebe is proud to welcome Stephen Plumb, DO, and Mayowa Abiodun, MD, to the Phoebe Family. Thanks to our newest team members, Phoebe has expanded our spectrum of care to include Dermatology as well as Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Services: • Reconstructive & cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, body and skin • Anti-aging treatments & prescription skin care • Non-surgical skin & laser treatments
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EVERYONE NEEDS A GEDÂŽ OR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TO MAKE A LIVING WAGE Albany Technical College Can Help with Joint Enrollment!
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In today’s world you are required to have a certain level of education. You can joint enroll in a program of interest while you work towards a GEDŽ/High School Equivalency.
CONTACT ADULT EDUCATION
Start by contacting Jonita Coleman in the Adult Education Department for enrollment information at 229.430.7881 or jcoleman@albanytech.edu.
CHOOSE A PROGRAM OF INTEREST Choose from 39 programs listed below.
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID
Upon completion of the admissions process, the next step is to apply for financial aid. You may be eligible for two types of financial aid, HOPE Grant and Pell Grant. Contact finaid@albanytech.edu or call 229.430.6159.
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
You have satisfied steps one through four as listed above, now it is time to register for classes so you can get started with a new career and make a living wage. Contact Kennosha Hawkins at khawkins@albanytech.edu or 229.430.6164 to register.
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Now that you have contacted adult education and decided on a program of interest, contact Admissions at admissions@albanytech.edu or call 229.430.3573.
39 PROGRAMS OF INTEREST Accounting, Business Healthcare Technology, Business Management, Business Technology, Marketing Management, Computer Programming, Computer Support Specialist, Cybersecurity, Design & Media Production Technology, Electronics Technology, Engineering Graphics, Networking Specialist, Air Conditioning Technology, Building Maintenance, Carpentry NCCER, Electrical Construction, Industrial Electrical Technology, Masonry NCCER, Mechatronics Technology, Plumbing NCCER, Welding & Joining Technology, Health Information Coding, Medical Assisting , Nurse Aide, Pharmacy Technology, Business Logistics Management, Industrial Operations Technician, Quality Assurance Specialist, Cosmetology , Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Care and Education, Environmental Horticulture, Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management, Criminal Justice Technology, Fire Science Technology, Professional Firefighter, Auto Collision Repair Technology, Automotive Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology For additional information about Joint Enrollment options, call Adult Education at 229.430.7881 Students must be jointly enrolled and successfully earn a GEDÂŽ/High School Equivalency in order to graduate from an ATC program.
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