For more information about any student organization, or to join, ask your instructor or the student organization sponsor.
New Traditions
A unique support group experience open to those in the MGTC student body, who would be considered nontraditional such as:- Single Parent
- Displaced Homemaker
- ESL (English as a Second Language)
- Current or former TANIF recipient
- Enrolled in a program traditionally attracking members of the opposite gender
Student Organizations
The following activities are available to MGTC students.
Association of Information Technology Professionals
The Association of Information Technology Professionals offers opportunities for Information Technology (IT) leadership and education through partnerships with industry, government and academia. AITP provides quality IT related education, information on relevant IT issues and forums for networking with experienced peers and other IT professionals for nearly 9,000 members. Contact: Shawna Early, AITP Advisor
Delta Epsilon Chi
Delta Epsilon Chi is an international organization for college students preparing for a variety of career areas. Activities promoted by Delta Epsilon Chi integrate with and enhance the student's college curriculum. Delta Epsilon Chi membership is an essential resource for future professionals that will benefit from marketing, management and entrepreneurial skills and knowledge. Contact: Natalie Turner, DEX Advisor
Phi Beta Lambda
Phi Beta Lambda is our largest student organization with over 600 student members statewide. PBL works with students in business and is the premier student business association. Their mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through leadership and career development programs. Contact: Sam Lester, PBL Advisor
Student Leadership Council
The Student Leadership Council is an organization made up of representatives from all occupational programs at MGTC. This organization provides a channel through which students may exhibit leadership, voice concerns and enhance communication among students, faculty, and staff. Contact: Bridgette Willis or Debbie Wrenn, Student Council Advisors
Statewide Student Leadership Council
The Statewide Student Leadership Council is the body of officers and representatives that oversee the student activity funds of each technical school and decide how the funds will be used and distributed for the student body. SSLC arranges activities for the students to promote networking, career preparation, and enjoyment of school life. Contact: Bridgette Willis or Debbie Wrenn, State Student Leadership Advisors
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving more than 264,500 high school and college students and professional members enrolled in training programs in technical, skilled, and service occupations, including health occupations. Contact: Johnny McDonald, Skills USA Advisor
GOAL Program
The Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership (GOAL) is a recognition sponsored jointly at the state level by the Department of Technical and Adult Education and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the program is to give proper recognition to the dignity and importance of technical education in today's modern economy.
All full-time credit students who have completed one or more quarters at the time of nomination are eligible to compete in the GOAL Program. Instructors select and nominate their outstanding students. From these nominations, students are screened and selected by committees at the local level. At the end of all local judging, a representative for MGTC is chosen for the state judging and awards program held in Atlanta. Grades, attitude, personal goals, and self-confidence are considered in selecting GOAL winners.
National Technical Honor Society
The National Technical Honor Society is an educational organization established to honor excellence in workforce education. Membership, by invitation only, is the highest scholastic honor awarded for exceptional performance in this area of education. Contact: Cynthia Rumney, NTHS Advisor
Fundraising Activities
Each officially sanctioned student organization is eligible to receive funding assistance from the quarterly student activity fees. To obtain this funding, each organization’s officers must develop and present an annual budgetary plan to the Student Council. Written notification will be provided by the Student Council informing the organization of its funding levels for the upcoming year.
MGTC’s policy (05-06-07) regarding fund-raising activities requires the following;
- All fund-raising activities must be approved by the President or his designee.
- All funds collected must be reported and handled as directed by the Vice President of Administrative Services.
- Funds will be designated and credited to each organization’s account.
- Officers of organizations may inspect their organization’s account at any time.
- Evaluation of fund-raising procedures will be conducted periodically by the President in coordination with the Vice President of Administrative Services.