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April 08, 2009

Enrollment Up 15 Percent at Gwinnett Tech

Spring Increase is Ninth Quarter of Double-Digit Growth

Enrollment continues to soar at Gwinnett Technical College, with spring quarter enrollment up just over 15 percent as compared to last year. More than 5,400 students started classes on March 30, marking a 15.38 percent increase and the ninth straight quarter of double-digit growth for Gwinnett Tech.

“While we’ve been growing at this rapid pace for over two years now, there’s no question that the challenging job market makes having the right education and skills all the more important – and that can drive enrollment,” explains Sharon Bartels, Gwinnett Tech president.

“Technical colleges have so much to offer students of all ages right now – the latest training for in-demand career sectors, flexible scheduling and affordable tuition. It’s an educational approach that can make a tremendous life difference, and in short order, too,” adds Bartels.

Gwinnett Tech offers more than 45 associate degree, diploma and certificate program options that can be completed in two years or less.

The most popular programs among students this spring are those that have traditionally strong job growth or stability. Healthcare, IT, education and criminal justice are the programs with the largest increases, while business management, marketing management and computer programming remain popular choices.

Specific enrollment increases by program include:

• Health Sciences
  56% increase
• Criminal Justice
  38% increase
• Early Childhood Education
  36% increase
• Automotive
  22% increase
• CIS Networking
  21% increase
• Accounting
  6% increase

For more information about any Gwinnett Tech program offering, call 770-962-7580 or visit www.GwinnettTech.edu.

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About Gwinnett Tech
Gwinnett Technical College, one of Georgia's largest technical colleges, is committed to delivering relevant knowledge to meet the workforce training needs of its community. The college offers more than 50 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs and hundreds of seminars, workshops and courses providing specialized training. GTC is Gwinnett County's largest provider of corporate training and now serves residents and businesses in north Fulton County. Gwinnett Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097,404-679-4500, www.sacscoc.org for questions about the accreditation of Gwinnett Technical College. For more information, visit www.GwinnettTech.edu.

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