Week Ending February 2, 2007               

Pictured: Dr. Richard Thornton, Vice President of Instruction; Wanda Coleman, Dental Assisting Instructor; and Dr. Glenn Deibert, Interim President

Legislators Enjoy a ‘Taste’ of the State’s Technical Colleges

Atlanta – A huge crowd of legislators and state leaders filled into the Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta on Tuesday, January 30, to take part in the Technical College System of Georgia’s second annual "Taste of the Technical Colleges."

Each of the system’s 34 technical colleges, including Swainsboro Technical College, was featured in the gala that showcases the very best in technical education programs for the members of the General Assembly. The event capped off a day that began with both the House and Senate passing resolutions declaring January 30 as "The Technical College System of Georgia Day" in the State of Georgia.

Technical college presidents, staff, faculty and students greeted the legislators while exhibiting a variety of their college offerings, including degree, diploma and certificate programs in Georgia’s strategic industries like healthcare, aerospace, life sciences and agribusiness. The 11 technical colleges with culinary arts programs were front and center, as the colleges’ chefs and students created a lavish buffet for the evening’s guests.

"We’re not your daddy’s old trade school anymore. This new age of technical education is here, and our legislators certainly saw that again tonight," said interim DTAE Commissioner Ron Jackson. "We’re proud to show off the exceptional quality of a Georgia technical college education and that our colleges provide a tremendous rate of return on the state’s investment."

Swainsboro Technical College displayed their Dental Assisting Program using a 32" monitor with a PowerPoint Presentation. Wanda Coleman, Swainsboro Technical College Dental Assisting Instructor, was on hand to answer questions concerning the program and supply them with printed information concerning dental assisting and the curriculum. Each of the attendees received a complimentary package of dental floss to remind them of the Dental Assisting Program and Swainsboro Technical College.

According to Mrs. Coleman, "A highly skilled dental assistant is a vital member of the healthcare team.  It is an exciting and challenging career.  The course of study at Swainsboro Technical College, will takes our students from Human Biology and Dental Anatomy to Radiology and Oral Pathology.  They participate in a "hands-on approach" that will ultimately be their ticket to success. I encourage anyone that has an interest in dental assisting to take the time to check out our Program at Swainsboro Technical College."
 

Swainsboro Tech CCR&R Offers Nutrition Workshop for Childcare Providers

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College is offering a Nutrition Workshop on Monday, February 19, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. in Metter at the Tech Site on 25 W. Daniel Street.

Participants will receive instruction on how to prepare balanced nutritional meals and the proper procedures for handling food during process. Those who attend will receive 3 State accepted credits. The fee is $5.00 and pre-registration is required by February 14.

You may pre-register and receive additional information by contacting Tonya Williams at 877-495-9188 or 478-289-2275 or Isabel Mendoza at 478-274-1362 or toll free at 800-300-2316.  

Child Care Resource and Referral of Swainsboro Tech Offers Workshop on Evaluating and Motivating Staff

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia at Swainsboro Technical College will offer a workshop titled "When Thanks Isn’t Enough" on Thursday, February 15, in Dublin at the Laurens County DFCS office from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

As the director of your childcare facility you want to put the children’s interests first, and give your staff the constructive feedback they need to become better educators. This workshop can’t offer guarantees, but you will be given some basic rules that will make the whole process of evaluating and motivating your staff a little easier. Participants will receive three State accepted hours.

To register for this workshop or to obtain additional information about other workshops or CCR&R, you may contact Tonya at 478-289-2275 or (toll free) 877-495-9188 or Isabel at 478-274-1362 or (toll free) 800-300-2316.

Swainsboro Tech CCR&R Offers Health and Safety Workshop for Childcare Providers

Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency of East Central Georgia of Swainsboro Technical College is offering a Health and Safety Workshop on Monday, February 19, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Helena at the Helena Baptist Church on 8th Avenue.

The workshop will focus on the regulation requirements for health and safety issues in child care environments. Participants will receive three State accepted hours.

Pre-registration is required by February 15. The fee is $5.00. Child care will not be provided. You may contact Tonya at 1-877-495-9188 or 478-289-2275 or Isabel at 1-478-274-1362 or 1-800-300-2316 for more information and to pre-register.