Gwinnett Technical College
5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville, GA, 30043-5702 - 
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In a nutshell, Gwinnett Tech's mission is to make you successful. Formally stated, the vision of Gwinnett Technical College is to be the recognized leader in providing relevant knowledge to students, businesses and their employees for life. The mission is to anticipate and exceed the educational and workforce training needs of our community....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Gwinnett County, GA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 3,762 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 4,987 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 8,749 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 57% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 46% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $1,424 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 56% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $504 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 25% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $1,098 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Gwinnett Technical College was established in 1984 under the name Gwinnett Area Technical School. Originally intended to be an area magnet school with an emphasis on health and business education programs, local industry leaders identified the critical need for adding additional programs that would prepare students for the emerging high-tech workplace.
- Today, Gwinnett Technical College continues to partner with business and industry to ensure that it remains a state-of-the-art educational and training facility for Gwinnett County and the surrounding region. Students and employers alike have come to recognize that a degree from Gwinnett Tech indicates a rigorous and relevant education designed to help students excel and succeed in a dynamic marketplace
- Gwinnett Technical College is your workforce specialist providing relevant knowledge for career advancement and improved quality of life. Our programs focus on real-world education for real-world jobs and help you gain the knowledge you need to realize your dreams.
- Serving the region for over 20 years, Gwinnett Tech is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has a long history of providing quality education for citizens and the business community.
- Profile last updated: 11/19/2009.
In the News:
- Tire store supports Gwinnett Tech (Gwinnett Herald)
posted on November 14, 2009 at 06:16:20 am
November 12, 2009 | 12:47 PM LAWRENCEVILLE – Tires Plus Total Car Care has donated $4,000 to Gwinnett Technical College for the purchase of tools for the colleges Automotive Technology program. - Gwinnett Tech's Sechrist prepares job seekers (Gwinnett Herald)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 05:46:10 pm
November 12, 2009 | 12:45 PM LAWRENCEVILLE – Gwinnett Technical College's Ann Sechrist has been named one of the Georgia Work Ready Administrator of the Year by Gov. Sonny Perdue. - Commercial Cabinetry moves to Gwinnett (Gwinnett Herald)
posted on September 3, 2009 at 05:16:10 am
September 02, 2009 | 04:27 PM LAWRENCEVILLE – Commercial Cabinetry of Georgia is moving from Walton County to Lawrenceville, creating 75 new jobs for Gwinnett – and 25 for the company. - Commercial Cabinetry moves to Lawrenceville (Atlanta Business Chronicle)
posted on August 28, 2009 at 02:43:41 pm
Commercial Cabinetry of Georgia will move its operations from Walton County to Lawrenceville, Ga., creating 75 jobs for Gwinnett. - 'No status quo for Gwinnett County' (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
posted on July 27, 2009 at 06:50:19 am
Gwinnett County is on the verge of launching its largest economic initiative in the county's history, according to Chuck Warbington, executive director of Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District.
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