More than 40 Lanier Tech Adult Education students graduated from the new “Volunteer to Career” career pathway at Lanier Tech Technical College’s (LTC) Forsyth Campus Tuesday.
All adult education programs through the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) offer opportunities for participation in training that lead to credentials in high-demand career fields. These programs are called Integrated Education and Training opportunities (IETs) and Lanier Tech delivers many options, including Certified Nurse Aide, Early Childhood Care and Education and Commercial Truck Driving.
This program, Volunteer to Career Pathway, is just one of the school’s latest training programs for adult education students, providing participants with a credential in hospitality, helping many students find employment and solidifying the direction of their careers.
Students are given the opportunity to volunteer in Forsyth and surrounding counties, and in doing so, they learn more about civics, network with various industries and fulfill critical needs, according to a news release from the school. “Participants move beyond the classroom, feeling less of an outsider looking in, and suddenly become active and integral members in our community.”
The program was launched last year at Lanier Tech’s Hall County campus.