Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has received a $2,700 grant from the North Georgia Electric Membership Foundation to support Adult Education.

“We are thankful to receive this grant, which will allow us to expand our support for Adult Education students as they work toward achieving their educational and career goals,” said Lisa Shaw, vice president of Adult Education at GNTC. “With this funding, we can better assist individuals pursuing their High School Equivalency (HSE) credential, improving their English as a Second Language proficiency and building the job skills needed for long term success in the workforce.”

North Georgia Electric Membership Corp. (NGEMC) customers may opt to contribute funds to community development initiatives in Catoosa, Chattooga, Floyd, Gordon, Murray, Walker and Whitfield counties through the Operation Round Up program.

“All grants provided through Operation Round Up are made possible by the generosity of NGEMC’s membership, and we are grateful to all of our members who participate by rounding up their power bills to the nearest dollar each month,” said Timothy Jones, foundation chairman at NGEMC.

About Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Georgia Northwestern Technical College provides quality workforce education to the citizens of northwest Georgia. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree, diploma or a certificate in aviation, business, health, industrial or public service career paths.

This past year, 12,241 people benefited from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs. GNTC has an annual credit enrollment of 8,031 students and an additional enrollment of 4,210 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training and Georgia Quick Start.

For more information about GNTC, visit us at www.GNTC.edu. GNTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees.

A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Equity Coordinator, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator: Brittany Elrod, Walker County Campus, Office Admin 231, 706-764-3832, belrod@gntc.edu.