Welcome
to the Division of Economic Development, where courses are designed to meet the
needs of Georgia’s industries, our team is committed to the growth and vitality
of the State’s economy. Our objective is to serve new, expanding and existing
industries through training and solutions to the challenges facing Georgia’s
businesses, particularly in developing a skilled workforce. We recognize that
workforce development and continuing education are best demonstrated by the
variety of courses and programs offered by the Division of Economic
Development.
For a complete listing of services Click here
404.225.4481
Continuing Education Department
The Continuing Education Department’s mission is to develop short courses, workshops, and seminars for professional development and personal enrichment. Certified and experienced instructors are employed to assist in the development and execution of course competences specific to the instructional requests of business and industry. On-site courses are structured and scheduled to meet the needs of the community. For more information click Continuing Education Department.
404.225.4487
Customized and Contract Training
Customized training to fit the needs of business and industry is a large component of the Division of Economic Development focus. Workplace skills, equipment training, safety training, computer training, customer service, team building and much more can be integrated into modules and competencies that allow you to create your own training agenda specific to your company. Customized and Contract Training (CCT) is able to design, to develop, and to deliver. For more information click Customized and Contract Training.
404.225.4482
American Heart Association Training
Center
Atlanta Technical College is home to one of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Training Centers (TC). The Training Center offers approved (AHA) classes such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Heart Saver Provider and more. For more information click American Heart Association Center.
404-225-4406
Professional Assessment and
Certification Center
The mission of the Professional Assessment and Testing Center is to support the educational mission of the College by providing students, faculty and staff, and the community varied, high quality national and local testing opportunities. To this end, the Center promotes and maintains an atmosphere that is conducive to individual and group testing of placement, proficiency, certification and other exams. For more information click Professional Assessment and Certification Center.
404.225.4681
Georgia Fatherhood Program
The Georgia Fatherhood Program at Atlanta Technical College provides training and job placement services to unemployed and underemployed parents both male and female. Participants are recruited from key locations in the programs service area, including Atlanta, Fulton County, Clayton County, Fayette and Henry Counties.
Enrollees are required to attend a one week workshop that focus on Life Skills and Employability Skills. Guidance and counseling and resource development are a main stay of the program. Upon completion of the workshop, participants are directed to short-term or long-term skills trade credit courses or GED class room training. All participants are scheduled for the Georgia Work Ready Certification Test and are referred to the Georgia Department of Labor for additional employability and placement services . For more information click Georgia Fatherhood Program. 404.225.4436
TANF GED and Vocational Assistance
Program
The TANF GED and Vocational Assistance Program at Atlanta Technical College provides training, supportive services, and job placement assistance to single parents, displaced homemakers, non-custodial parents, that are TANF recipients (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) in Atlanta and Fulton County, Georgia. The goal of the program is to help individuals obtain their GED and to provide training that will assist citizens in our services area to move from government assistance to self-sufficiency through gainful employment opportunities. For more information click TANF GED and Vocational Assistance Program.
404.225.4408, or
404.225.4498
* ged@atlantatech.edu or vap@atlantatech.edu
Cleveland L. Dennard Conference Center
The Cleveland L. Dennard Conference Center is suited to host a wide range of events. The Cleveland L. Dennard Conference Center event planners will create the right environment for your next special occasion. The Center Provides:
- Professional Meeting Facilities
- Competitive Prices
- Personalized Meeting Planning Services
Our attentive staff is dedicated to providing impeccable customer service and would love the opportunity to host your next conference, banquet, Wedding & Wedding reception, seminar, corporate training session, or other private function. At the Cleveland L. Dennard Conference Center, the possibilities are limitless. For more information click Cleveland Dennard Conference Center.
404.225.4611
