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The need for technical education in Northeast Georgia is stronger than ever. Lanier Technical College’s overall enrollment rate reflects this trend as the college started its fall 2021 semester. Lanier Tech’s all-time enrollment record of 5,086 students raises the bar over the previous record of 5,045 students set back in 2020. The college continues to…

Six enthusiastic students have signed up for Carroll Daniel Construction’s Apprenticeship Program for Field Engineers. This program works in partnership with Lanier Tech to provide students with on-the-job training and technical college rigor. In conjunction with their Lanier Technical academic program, the students will spend approximately 4,000 hours on a supervised jobsite. The apprenticeship program…

Lanier Tech’s James A. Walters Allied Health Building served as the official Registry Testing Facility for 19 paramedicine students. 17 Lanier Tech students tested alongside two other students that came from outside agencies. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, many of Lanier Tech’s paramedicine students were awaiting the opportunity to test for their Paramedic Licenses. Many…

Article By: J.K. Devine Many skilled trade workers in industries such as engineering and healthcare need an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, certification and license to enter the workforce, but those who wish to advance in their fields need more. A new articulation agreement between the University of North Georgia (UNG) and Lanier Technical College…

The Health Information Management Technology department’s 1st Annual Immersive Student Experience was a success! This one-day event brought to life the elements our coding students are learning about. Students visited stations from Lanier Tech’s different healthcare programs to gain a better understanding of concepts and diagnoses, which in turn will help with understanding provider documentation,…

On Monday, May 10, 2021 the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) held its Regional Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) and Rick Perkins announcement ceremony. The ceremony was held virtually by Facebook Live for colleges to spectate from their respective campuses. Lanier Tech’s GOAL Student of the Year, Mitch Beccue, was announced as one…

Lanier Technical College held its 55th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 7, 2021. The ceremony was conducted in a drive-through orientation to abide by COVID-19 precautions as set forth by the State of Georgia. Graduates were allotted two cars of spectators per their time on stage. In all, 222 graduates walked across the stage…

Howard E. Ivester Early College received a visit from Lanier Tech’s Mobile Simulation Unit. This Medical Simulation Unit provides students with simulated medical scenarios. LTC Dual-Enrolled, Nurse Aide students participated in clinical labs with a high-fidelity mannequin inside the Unit. Due to COVID-19, Nurse Aide students have not been able to complete clinical hours in…

The Georgia Post-Secondary SkillsUSA awards ceremony was held virtually on April 5, 2021 and our Lanier Tech students preformed exemplary. Lanier Tech SkillsUSA competitors earned 6 Gold Medals, 10 Silver Medals and 7 Bronze Medals. Lanier Tech was also recognized as 2021 Quality Chapter and 2021 Chapter of Distinction – Gold Level. Additionally, our Firefighting…