Gwinnett Technical College – Alpharetta-North Fulton Campus
MISSION
Gwinnett Tech has been providing career-focused education and training for our region for more than 25 years. Our programs focus on real-world education for real-world jobs and help you gain the knowledge you need to realize your dreams. We offer more than 50 programs – degree, diploma and certificate options – that you can finish in two years or less. Programs in the fastest growing fields, plus emerging industries and technologies, where employers need a highly skilled workforce and our graduates are in demand.
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adult Population
- Dislocated Workers
- Immigrants
- Individuals seeking to secure a better job
- Individuals with a criminal record (not previously incarcerated)
- Individuals with disabilities
- Individuals without a high school diploma or GED
- Low-income individuals
- Mature workers (over 55 years old)
- Military veterans
- Public housing residents
- Refugees
- Returning citizens (previously incarcerated)
- Unemployed individuals
- Welfare recipients required to enter the workforce
Languages Supported
- English
Geography
- Fulton County
- Fulton County - North Fulton
SERVICES PROVIDED
Job Search & Placement
- Employment readiness counseling
- Internships and co-ops
- Job search coaching
- Placing participants in apprenticeships
- Placing participants in private sector jobs
- Pre-placement assessment
- Referrals to training or training broker
- Resume development
- Sponsoring job clubs or peer-to-peer networks
- Varied job search and placement services
Post-employment Services
- Career counseling
- Career development services
- Job performance coaching
- Varied post-employment services
Supportive Services
- Adult literacy and basic education
- Varied supportive services
Soft Skills Training
- Collaborating with others
- Communication (verbal and written)
- Conflict management
- Customer service
- Dealing with diversity
- How to dress
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Managing stress
- Planning / organizational skills
- Professional conduct
- Self confidence
- Time management
- Varied soft skills training
OCCUPATIONS SUPPORTED
Occupations
- Management Occupations
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians
- Grounds Maintenance Workers
- Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Sales and Related Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Production Occupations