Tech Talk
A roundup of news from around the state.

Blueprint for Success
As Georgia's growing Hispanic population transforms the state's workforce and economy, the Department of Technical and Adult Education plays an instrumental role in helping citizens move forward with this change.

Classes Around the Clock
Online courses are attracting students in record numbers.

Georgia's World-Class Winners
The eighth annual Manufacturing Appreciation Week was a resounding
success.

Here Today, Trained Tomorrow
Thanks to a $1 million allocation from Georgia's legislature in 2001, Quick Start provides training and retraining support for established Georgia businesses.

Taking Stock
DTAE's Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist program is attracting businesses and improving Georgia's workforce.

Using Assets
A pilot project helps high schools address educational gaps that require students to do remedial work in order to be admitted to technical colleges.

Cornerstones in a New Partnership
Commissioner of Labor Michael Thurmond discusses the ways DTAE and DOL work together to create more jobs and a better workforce in Georgia.

GOALden Achievers
Featuring nominees from around the state, the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) and the Rick Perkins Award banquet drew some 900 attendees.

President's Perspective
Coy Hodges discusses the evolution of Griffin Technical College as part of Georgia's state system of technical colleges.