NGTC Honors Adult Education Volunteers

Photo:  Back row (L-R): Don Howington, Laura Reynolds, Loretta Wade, Shelby Ward, Sharon Rummage, Aaron Rogowski, and Tiffany Scroggs; Front row (L-R): Sandra Adair, Elaine Mobley, Bob Powell, Marilyn Powell, Gene Anderson, Jim Smith, and Jackie Morgan.

Photo: Back row (L-R): Don Howington, Laura Reynolds, Loretta Wade, Shelby Ward, Sharon Rummage, Aaron Rogowski, and Tiffany Scroggs; Front row (L-R): Sandra Adair, Elaine Mobley, Bob Powell, Marilyn Powell, Gene Anderson, Jim Smith, and Jackie Morgan.

On March 12, 2015, the volunteers for North Georgia Technical College’s Adult Education programs in Habersham, White, Rabun, and Stephens Counties were honored at a special breakfast celebration.

Throughout Northeast Georgia, North Georgia Technical College’s adult education centers offer free classes to those who wish to attain their GED or prepare for college entrance tests. The level of service and individual help given to those students would not be possible without the help of a large number of volunteers.

Students are given assistance in writing, math skills, and reading comprehensive skills to re-enter the job market after a layoff; preparing for the GED ® Tests to qualify for a job or credit program that requires a high school diploma to graduate, learning English as their second language, learning to use a computer, or just working toward a personal educational goal. All instructional materials are available for student use at no cost.

North Georgia Technical College Vice President for Economic Development Dr. Mark Ivester said that because of these volunteers, the school can serve more students, and that contributes directly to the economic growth in our neighborhoods.”

From Stephens County, Jim Smith attended the celebration and was given a special Years of Service Award for ten years of volunteering at North Georgia Tech.

Habersham County volunteers who attended included Aaron Rogowski, Don Howington, Bob Powell, and Marilyn Powell. White County volunteers in attendance were Elaine Mobley, Gene Anderson, and Sharon Rummage.