Southeastern Technical Competitors

Chattahoochee Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public, multi-campus, two-year college that provides accessible, high quality technical, academic, and adult education and training that promotes the economic growth and development of North Central Georgia. The college successfully prepares individuals for employment and assists them in pursuing their educational, career and personal goals through a variety of learning opportunities that include associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs, as well as non-credit and public service offerings. Chattahoochee Tech is committed to fostering a supportive workplace and was recently recognized with Silver Level Certification through the Cobb Chamber and Select Cobb’s 2026 Employer Excellence Certification program. For more information, visit ChattahoocheeTech.edu The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation is here to help you thrive! When faced with increasing expenses or economic hardship, students are often forced to decide between continuing to invest in their education or devoting those funds to their families’ needs or the general cost of living. Chattahoochee Tech Foundation was created to alleviate that burden. Designed to support the mission of Chattahoochee Technical College, the Foundation partners with businesses, alumni, and friends, like you, to make higher education an affordable reality for students in our community.

Atlanta Technical College is an accredited institution of higher education that provides associates degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, customized business training and continuing education services using state-of-the-art technology Description Named one of the Nation’s Best Community Colleges by Washington Monthly Magazine, Atlanta Technical College has more than 150 programs of study including paralegal studies, carpentry, heating and air-conditioning repair, electronics, aviation maintenance, digital media, supply chain management, culinary arts, barbering, automotive repair, and early childhood education and cosmetology. The college recently opened a $14.8 million allied health complex that houses a host of programs dedicated to the medical profession. Open house attendees can obtain information on new and existing health science programs including bioscience, physical therapy assisting, dental hygiene, radiologic technology, pharmacy technology, dental assisting, registered nursing and health information technology. ATC offers affordable online and on campus programs. The average cost of full-time tuition is less than $4,000 per academic year and most students qualify for some form of financial aid.

With convenient locations, financial aid, and more than 100 programs, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is committed to preparing students for successful careers in an ever changing workforce. Established in 1963, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is the flagship technical college in the state. Recognized for our achievements in workforce development, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College provides individuals with the education, training, and skills to positively influence a stagnant economy. Residents of Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, and Wilcox counties have the opportunity to attend classes at one of four campuses and twelve centers conveniently located throughout the service area. The best kept secret in Georgia is the HOPE Program. HOPE, Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally, provides financial assistance for students to enter and to complete associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs as follows: the HOPE Scholarship assists students in associate degree programs ("B" average required) and the HOPE Grant assists students in diploma and certificate programs (the "B" average is required for the HOPE Grant at the 30th and 60th hour checkpoint). Our programs are guaranteed. Curriculum standards have been developed with direct involvement of business and industry. These standards serve as the industry-validated specifications for each occupational program. "If one of our graduates educated under a standard program or his/her employer finds that the graduate is deficient in one or more competencies as defined in the standards, the technical college will retrain the employee at no instructional cost to the employee or the employer." This guarantee is in effect for a period of two years after graduation. Students also have the opportunity to accelerate the power of their resume with membership in campus clubs and organizations. With opportunities ranging from the Phi Beta Lambda...