Vision for DTAE
Our vision is of a dynamic system of technical education, adult education, and customized business and industry workforce training using industry-standard and emerging technologies and offering easy access to education and training for all Georgians. This system will be part of a seamless educational process in which students can easily transfer credits as they move among secondary schools, to technical colleges, and to colleges and universities and in which all Georgians can readily access information and advanced educational resources.

We envision a world-class educational system that utilizes leading edge technology and innovative design to supply a competitive workforce and quality communities, thus assuring Georgia's economic success in the global marketplace. The recognition this system will command throughout the state will make it the preferred educational option for that majority of adults whose career choices require qualifications beyond a high school diploma, for those companies that require customized training and retraining services, and for those seeking a lifetime of educational experiences.

Values
The values that are fundamental to all DTAE plans, programs, services, and operations include the following:

• Belief in the value of the individual

• Belief that all people should have access to equal educational opportunity

• Belief in the value of education as a benefit to individuals and society as a whole

• Belief in the value of work as an integral and necessary part of healthy and growing individuals, cultures, and economies

• Belief in the value of local community input and involvement in education

• Belief that literacy and English proficiency are essential for people to function well and be self-sufficient in today's society

• Belief that the vast majority of Georgians should gain training beyond a high school diploma in order to gain satisfying employment and adequate wages

• Belief that DTAE should fulfill its mission by serving students, employers, and economic developers as its primary customers

• Belief that DTAE should design programs and services to meet the needs of its customers, and thereby, provide training that satisfies business and industry specifications

• Belief that DTAE should incorporate use of leading-edge technology into all programs, services, and operations

• Belief that DTAE should provide training in occupational competencies that enables students to become technically proficient and that DTAE provide education in work ethics and attitudes that enables students to become responsible employees and employers

Strategic Goals 

• Student Success Through Technical Programs

• Student Access to Seamless Technical Education

• Improved Literacy Through Adult Education

• Training and Services for Economic Development

• Educational Awareness for Community Development

• Accountability Through Effective and Efficient Management

• Development of DTAE's Internal Workforce

• Information Technology for Extended and Enhanced Services