TCSG - Technical College System of Georgia

Looking back at a truly special day for the North Georgia Technical College community! ✂️✨

We are still smiling over the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand-new Dr. Mark A. Ivester Center for Living and Learning on the Clarkesville campus. Named in honor of NGTC's late president, this incredible facility transforms a former gymnasium into a vibrant hub where students and the community can gather, learn, and grow together—exactly as Dr. Ivester envisioned.

The opening celebration featured a wonderful program with the Ivester family, remarks from our own TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier, and a great turnout from the community (complete with tours and some iconic food from The Varsity!).

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the realization of this vision for student success. Swipe through to see some highlights from the afternoon! 📸👇

Can you earn $150k+ a year with ZERO student debt? 🛠️💰

In Episode 7 of Talent Pipeline Georgia, we sit down with Christopher Davis, the 2026 TCSG Instructor of the Year. Chris’s story is a masterclass in the power of Georgia’s technical colleges.

From a "reluctant nominee" to the state’s biggest advocate for technical education, Chris shares:

🖐️ The $150,000 Career: How students are entering the automotive industry debt-free and hitting six figures.

👉️ More Than a Mechanic: Why Chris considers himself a life coach, teaching everything from engine repair to personal finance and insurance.

✍️ The 2034 Gap: The urgent need for 471,000+ new technicians and how Augusta Technical College is filling that void.

Whether you're a veteran seeking a second career or a high schooler weighing your options, Chris’s passion for "the family" of technical education is a must-listen.

Still thinking about the incredible energy from last week. 💫
Huge congratulations to our 2026 Student of the Year, Thanapon (May) Saysombath, and Instructor of the Year, Christopher Davis. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. 🥰 Read the press release here: https://www.tcsg.edu/technical-college-system-of-georgia-announces-2026-student-of-the-year-and-instructor-of-the-year/

Congratulations to May Saysombath of Columbus Technical College, who was named the 2026 TCSG GOAL Student of the Year and drove away in a brand new Kia Sportage courtesy of Kia Georgia! Congratulations also goes to Christopher Davis, automotive technology instructor from Augusta Technical College, who was also honored as the 2026 TCSG Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year! Both were honored in Buckhead in front of 700 guests of the 2026 GOAL and Rick Perkins Banquet and Awards ceremony.

Learn more here -> https://www.tcsg.edu/technical-college-system-of-georgia-announces-2026-student-of-the-year-and-instructor-of-the-year/

We’re expanding opportunity for Georgia students!

TCSG and Western Governors University have signed an expanded transfer agreement—creating faster, more affordable pathways to bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields like nursing, IT, business, and education.

Learn more - > https://www.tcsg.edu/technical-college-system-of-georgia-and-wgu-expand-transfer-agreement/

Big news! We’ve been selected to join Lumina Foundation's Great Admissions Redesign cohort. Through the Great Admissions Redesign, we’re working to simplify the path to higher education so students can see where they belong, understand their options, and move forward with confidence.

Learn more -> https://lumfound.org/4rTly1e