Calhoun resident Randy Bowen recently completed the Electrical Lineworker Apprentice certifi-cate from North Georgia Technical College.

Students achieving a Technical Certificate of Credit at North Georgia Technical College shared a moment of pride with families and friends this week. Each campus hosted an intimate occasion for students completing a certificate in Fall and Winter quarters.

“We have grown so rapidly this past year, we wanted to take the right steps to ensure that every-one would be able to participate fully in our students’ accomplishments,” said Dr. Fran Chastain, Director of Student Affairs. “Holding a ceremony just for recognizing the completion of certificates allows us to better serve everyone.”

“Graduating students from North Georgia Technical College have proven they are ready, willing, and able to meet a challenge,” said President Steve Dougherty. “From juggling family life to over-coming handicaps to reinventing their careers, the story of each individual is one of courage and faith.”

Family and friends were invited for refreshments prior to the award event. Each student re-ceived a special gift and will receive their official certificates in the mail after all reporting data has been verified.