Training the Community Workforce: Tomorrow's Workforce Today

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Training the Community Workforce

Columbus Technical College is the area's premier training ground for businesses and industries of all kinds. The College partners with Aflac to develop and deliver a Certified Life and Health Insurance Specialist (CLHIS) program for front-line insurance service personnel. Columbus Technical College also partnered with Aflac and the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce to introduce the program in area high schools.

Columbus Technical College has become a life-line for our community. Whenever we find out about a new business coming to Columbus or a current business announcing an expansion, they are the first place we call because we know they will provide a quality, job-ready workforce.

Phil Tomlinson, Chairman of the Board and CEO - TSYS. Becca Hardin, Executive Vice President of Economic Development - Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

Phil Tomlinson, Chairman of the Board and CEO of TSYS, and Becca Hardin, Executive V. P. of Economic Development for the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce

James H. Blanchard, Chairman of the Board of Synovus

Columbus Technical College consistently brings a 'can-do' attitude to the table, along with a strong sensitivity to what our community needs. Over and over again the College has provided our citizens, developers, and the regional business community with timely, high quality, job-specific services.

James H. Blanchard, Chairman of the Board - Synovus

Our company has recruited many graduates from Columbus Technical College and we are consistently impressed with their knowledge of the electrical trade and their willingness to get right to work. Our community couldn't supply the need for electrical and other construction technicians without Columbus Technical College.

Rick Alexander, President - Alexander Electric Co.

Rick Alexander, President of Alexander Electric Co.

Jack Pezold, President of Pezold Management, Inc.

Columbus Technical College responds to whatever workforce need is out there, whether it's in the hospitality industry, auto repair, or healthcare. When we're looking to fill gaps in our workforce, we know that we can count on quality graduates from Columbus Technical College.

Jack Pezold, President - Pezold Management, Inc.

Columbus Technical College keeps up with the latest innovations and training procedures in the healthcare industry, and it shows with their graduates.

Left to right: Hugh D. Wilson, FACHE, President and CEO - Doctors Hospital; Larry Sanders, FACHE, Chairman and CEO - Columbus Regional Healthcare System; Robert P. Granger, FACHE, President and CEO - St. Francis Hospital; Don R. Avery, FACHE, President and CEO - Hughston Orthopedic Hospital

Hugh D. Wilson, Larry Sanders, Robert P. Granger and Don R. Avery

Knowing we could count on Columbus Technical College was an important factor in Aflac's decision to expand in Columbus. The College plays a major role in the community by preparing people for the workforce and giving them the tools they need to succeed.

Dan Amos, President and CEO - Aflac

Perhaps the most widely used partnership is the Georgia Quick Start program. Quick Start provides specific training initiatives for corporate clients through Columbus Technical College. This partnership has produced numerous trained, high-quality employees for Aflac, TSYS, Road America, Pratt & Whitney, Cessna, Bayer, Kysor\\Warren and Remitco.

Working together with area postsecondary schools allows students to take classes at Columbus technical College and then apply those credits elsewhere. Nursing students are offered a seamless transition through various area colleges, allowing pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree after completing an Associate Degree at Columbus Technical College.

Columbus Technical College will be a critical part of the future workforce development as the Columbus area expands through initiatives such as BRAC and Kia.