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Education
Lanier Tech to a four-year degree at one of
HIGHER EDUCATION these institutions. Additionally, an articulation
The school system has established a STEAM agreement between TCSG and The University
Center equipped with advanced technology Lanier Technical College System of Georgia (USG) opens the door for
tools and equipment designed to encourage Lanier Technical College, a unit of the students to take 27 general education courses
innovation as students actively engage in Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), – such as English, math, psychology, history,
real world problem-solving, leading to a serves as the leading workforce development and public speaking – at Lanier Tech and then
deeper understanding of skills and concepts resource for Jackson, Hall, Banks, Barrow, transfer these credits to any USG college
or university.
to successfully master college and career Forsyth, Dawson, and Lumpkin counties.
objectives. The school system also has a Bio- Lanier Technical College provides post- Lanier Technical College provides dual
STEAM Outdoor Learning Center, 178 acres of secondary career and technical education enrollment programs in partnership with all
programs that lead to the associate of
wetlands designed to inspire K-12 students to applied science degree, as well as diplomas ten public school systems in its service area,
understand, appreciate, and serve as stewards and technical certificates of credit. Lanier including the Jackson County, Jefferson City
of wetlands communities. Instructional Tech also provides customized business and and Commerce City school systems. Students
lessons, aligned to state content standards, industry training, economic development who participate in dual enrollment receive high
have been developed to instill a sense of services, continuing education for technical school credit and college credit simultaneously
wonder and excitement for learning about and professional development, and adult while attending college-level classes and
wetland communities and other natural areas. education services. without paying for tuition, fees, or textbooks.
Dual enrollment classes do not count against
The Jefferson City School System is Lanier Technical College offers majors in the number of college credit hours the Georgia
embraced by a community that supports a nearly 50 different program areas leading to HOPE Grant/Scholarship will pay for.
quality education for all students. There is jobs in high-demand career fields in allied
a strong level of community support and health, business and computer technology, Lanier Technical College provides continuing
involvement in the educational process. The industrial and technical studies, public safety, education and training opportunities to area
businesses and individuals and works closely
belief that exposure to excellence promotes and professional services. Lanier Tech’s five with area employers to assure that all credit and
excellence is evident in all aspects of the campuses, including the Jackson Campus, are non-credit programs support the workforce
system’s overall program, including the arts, conveniently located throughout northeast needs in its service area. Partnering with area
athletics, and academics. Georgia, and many courses are offered online. supporters, Lanier Technical College also
Lanier Technical College has articulation provides Adult Education programs leading to
agreements with 17 other colleges and the high school equivalency credential.
universities, giving Lanier Tech graduates
the opportunity to apply credit earned at
For information about any programs offered by
Lanier Tech’s Jackson County Campus, call the
main campus number at (706) 335-1931.

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