EDUCATION

North Georgia Technical College’s (NGTC) automotive technology program was recently granted reaffirmation of accreditation by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Established in 1972, ASE seeks to promote excellence and cultivate a skilled workforce in the automotive service industry with the help of the ASE Education Foundation. The ASE Education Foundation focuses on bridging the gap between employers, instructors, and students by evaluating and accrediting entry-level automotive education programs against current industry standards. By creating this standard-based system, the ASE Education Foundation is able to ensure students are career ready upon completion of their program. Programmatic accreditation consists of a rigorous, five-step process using nationally accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities, and equipment to evaluate a school’s automotive service program. NGTC completed a comprehensive self-evaluation followed by the ASE Education Foundation’s review and on-site evaluation. Upon completion of the on-site evaluation, the results indicated that NGTC’s automotive technology program continued to meet requirements for Master Automobile Service Technology Accreditation, the highest level of program accreditation recognized by ASE. “We are incredibly proud of our Automotive Technology program, which has thrived thanks to the dedication and expertise of our instructors, Kevin McCurry and Matthew Moon,” said NGTC Dean for Academic Affairs Michelle Oglesby. “Their commitment to excellence ensures our students are well-prepared, whether they choose to pursue an associate degree, a diploma, or any of the six Technical College Certificates available through our rigorous five-semester curriculum.” “ASE Training Program reaffirmation results from a comprehensive evaluation of the quality of the program,” said NGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Stephanie Benson. “This mark of distinction is a result of our devoted Automotive Technology faculty and institutional effectiveness processes. We are very proud of this recognition and what it signifies about our college graduates to employers.” The automotive technology program is available at the Clarkesville campus and is currently accepting students for fall semester 2024. The fall 2024 application deadline is August 7, 2024. Scholarships are available through the NGTC Foundation. Students are encouraged to apply online at northgatech.edu/foundation. For more information regarding the automotive technology program or other programs at NGTC, visit northgatech.edu or call 706-754-7700.

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