Atlanta Technical College
{{Short description|Technical college in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.}}
{{Distinguish|Atlanta Metropolitan College}}
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|name = Atlanta Technical College
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|established = 1967
|type = Public Community Technical College
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|president = Dr. Victoria Seals{{cite web| url= http://www.atlantatech.edu/about/presidents-message.php |title= President's Message| website= atlantatech.edu| publisher= Atlanta Technical College| accessdate= 2012-01-07}}
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|city = Atlanta
|state = Georgia
|country = United States
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|campus = Urban
|former_names = Smith-Hughes Vocational School, Hoke Smith Technical Institute, Atlanta Area Technical School, Atlanta Technical Institute
|students = 5,123 (in 2022){{cite web| url= https://atlantatech.edu/wp-content/uploads/AY2023.pdf| title= 2023 Benchmarks and GOALS| date= | website= atlantatech.edu |publisher= Atlanta Technical College | accessdate= January 8, 2025}}
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Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta Tech or ATC) is a public technical college in Atlanta, Georgia. It is part of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and provides education services for Fulton and Clayton counties.{{cite web| url= http://www.atlantatech.edu/about/history-mission-values.php |title= History | website= atlantatech.edu |publisher= Atlanta Technical College| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120128144307/http://www.atlantatech.edu/about/history-mission-values.php |archivedate=2012-01-28 |accessdate= 2012-01-07}} Atlanta Tech is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools{{cite web| url= http://www.atlantatech.edu/about/accreditation/ |title= Accreditations, Approvals, and Certifications | website= atlantatech.edu |publisher= Atlanta Technical College |archiveurl= |archivedate= |date= | access-date= January 8, 2025}} as well as, for specific programs, other organizations such as Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation, the American Culinary Federation, the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, and the American Bar Association (ABA). It previously was accredited by the Commission of the Council of Occupational Education.{{cite web| url= http://www.atlantatech.edu/about/accreditations.php |title= Accreditations | website= atlantatech.edu |publisher= Atlanta Technical College |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120128110403/http://www.atlantatech.edu/about/accreditations.php |archivedate=2012-01-28 |date= | access-date= January 8, 2025}} The school awards associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit, and it offers short term continuing education courses.
History
Atlanta Technical College was originally established in 1945 after World War II as an adult vocational school, Smith-Hughes Vocational School. In 1964, the school's location was moved to Smith High School (now closed), and the school was renamed to Hoke Smith Technical Institute. At that time, about 24 occupational programs were offered.
In 1967, the school was reorganized as Atlanta Area Technical School and moved to its current campus, holding the first classes in its new facilities in January 1968. In 1997, the school's name was changed to Atlanta Technical Institute and the institution became part of the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education. On July 1, 2000, the name was changed to Atlanta Technical College.
Locations
File:Academic Complex, Atlanta Technical College, March 2018.jpg
Atlanta Tech's main campus is located at 1560 Metropolitan Parkway in Atlanta.{{cite web| url= http://www.atlantatech.edu/about/campus-map.php |title= Campus Map | website= atlantatech.edu |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120128112121/http://www.atlantatech.edu/about/campus-map.php |archivedate=2012-01-28 |publisher= Atlanta Technical College |accessdate= 2012-01-07}} The school's South campus is located at 485 Atlanta South Parkway in Forest Park.{{cite web| title= Campuses & Sites | url= https://atlantatech.edu/| website= atlantatech.edu| publisher= Atlanta Technical College| date= | access-date= January 8, 2025}}
Notable alumni
- H. Johnson, American radio personality
- Kawaski Trawick, American personal trainer and dancer
References
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External links
- [http://atlantatech.edu Official website]
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Category:Universities and colleges in Atlanta
Category:Technological universities in the United States
Category:Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Category:Education in Fulton County, Georgia
Category:Education in Clayton County, Georgia
Category:Technical College System of Georgia
Category:Universities and colleges established in 1967