Video: Heather Pye of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Free Application Month
Recruitment and Student Engagement Coordinator at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Heather Pye discusses the diverse career paths offered by the college and provides guidance on how to embark on your career journey today. Additionally, she highlights March as Free Application Month and outlines the steps to take to apply.
Video: Larry Hanson of the Georgia Municipal Association on Cities United & Legislative Advocacy
CEO & Executive Director of the Georgia Municipal Association Larry Hanson discusses their mission to help cities across Georgia become more innovative, effective and responsive.
Georgia Launches Historic Expansion of Need-Based Aid
The University System of Georgia celebrated Gov. Brian P. Kemp’s signing of the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which includes funding for the DREAMS Scholarship program. This unprecedented state investment creates Georgia’s first statewide need-based aid endowment.
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Heather Pye of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Free Application Month
Recruitment and Student Engagement Coordinator at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Heather Pye discusses the diverse career paths offered by the college and provides guidance on how to embark on your career journey today. Additionally, she highlights March as Free Application Month and outlines the steps to take to apply.
Larry Hanson of the Georgia Municipal Association on Cities United & Legislative Advocacy
CEO & Executive Director of the Georgia Municipal Association Larry Hanson discusses their mission to help cities across Georgia become more innovative, effective and responsive.
Michael Smith of Greater Valdosta United Way, Success of the United WE Thrive Campaign
Greater Valdosta United Way CEO Michael Smith talks about reaching 100% of their goal for the 2026 United WE Thrive Campaign, raising $1.3 million to support individuals and families across South Georgia.
Building Georgia’s Workforce by Investing in Foster Youth
Each year, hundreds of young people age out of Georgia’s foster care system with no safety net and no one to call when challenges arise. However, many of them are finding their path forward inside Georgia’s technical colleges, enrolling in programs in healthcare, welding, logistics, cybersecurity, and other high-demand fields. Commissioner Greg Dozier sees these students across the Technical College System of Georgia and recognizes what they represent: a resilient, motivated segment of Georgia’s future workforce.
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