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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. New renewable technical college scholarship available for local students Coastal EMC s main office is on Highway 17 south of Midway. - photo by File photo
Local students pursuing a diploma, degree or certificate from any of the 88 campuses of the Technical College System of Georgia or a recognized electric lineman school can now apply for renewable technical college scholarships of up to $2,250 per semester from the Coastal Electric Cooperative Foundation.
The funds are paid directly to the student in addition to other scholarships they may have received such as the Zell Miller Scholarship/Grant or HOPE.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Coastal Electric Cooperative offering renewable tech school scholarships
Local students pursuing a diploma, degree or certificate from any of the 88 campuses of the Technical College System of Georgia or a recognized electric lineman school can now apply for renewable technical college scholarships of up to $2,250 per semester from the Coastal Electric Cooperative Foundation.
The funds are paid directly to the student in addition to other scholarships they may have received such as the Zell Miller Scholarship/ Grant or HOPE. May 1 is the next application deadline, followed by July 15 and Dec. 15.
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SAVANNAH Paralegal Studies student Rachel Waldron has been selected as the 2021 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner for Savannah Technical College.
“Rachel balances the demands of school with a full-time job as a legal assistant and is one of the top performing Paralegal Studies students,” said STC Paralegal Studies Department Head Debra Geiger. “In addition to her grades, what I respect most about Rachel is her commitment to achieve her goals. I am very proud of her and the example she is setting for current and future paralegal students.”
Community and Technical College Systems Combat Pandemic-fueled Enrollment and Retention Declines with TargetX CRM
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Schools throughout East and Southeast regions invest in top CRM provider’s “Community College Suite” to address equity gap
Because of their extensive experience with systems like ours, TargetX was an easy choice as we work to re-imagine and digitize the full student journey. PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB) April 19, 2021 In the past, Community College enrollment has surged in the wake of economic recessions, however that does not appear to be the case following the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reports that Community Colleges are seeing a steep decline in enrollment today, particularly among historically underserved populations.
What Happened With Fall Enrollment in Georgia’s Public Colleges and Universities?
As Georgia’s public colleges and universities faced the fall semester with both the coronavirus and an economic downturn, the outlook for enrollments was unclear.
Postsecondary enrollment tends to rise with the unemployment rate, but the pandemic introduced new challenges to individuals’ and families’ health, caregiving responsibilities and financial security. Though University System of Georgia (USG) schools saw increased enrollments, technical colleges experienced steep drops from the double impacts of coronavirus and new Dual Enrollment policies.
The following comparisons are between Fall 2019 and Fall 2020. Data will be available later this year for the spring semester, which will provide a more complete picture for the academic year.