Lanier Tech offers variety of programs to
prepare for workforce
Lanier Technical College Dawson Campus has several programs to improve workforce development.
By Troy Lindsey, Dean of Students, Lanier Technical College
Dawson Campus
Dr. Ray Perren, President of Lanier Technical College, says,
“Our mission can be summed up in two words: “workforce
development.” We do workforce development through our
instructional programs, through contract and continuing
education training, and through adult education. All our pro-
grams are designed to meet the specific needs of business and
industry throughout our seven county service area.”
Lanier Technical College (LTC) and all Technical College Sys-
tem of Georgia schools ensure that every student is taught the
work ethics of attendance, character, teamwork, appearance,
attitude, productivity, organizational skills, commu nication,
cooperation, and respect. These soft skills are necessary for
success in any career and work environment. Additionally,
Lanier Technical College has a 100 percent job placement rate
of our graduates into the industries and career fields that the
students studied. LTC offers more than 45 programs of study.
In addition to our popular welding, electrical system technol-
ogy, and automotive technology majors, some of the programs
with high job demand offered specifically at the Dawson LTC
Campus include Medical Administrative Assisting, Phleboto-
my, and Cosmetology.
The Medical Administrative Assistant will work in the front
office of a physician’s office, clinic or other out-patient fa-
cilities greeting patients, answering the telephone, making
appointments, and gathering information from patients for
patient files. In addition, these individuals should possess
good interpersonal and customer service skills - being courte-
ous, professional, and helpful - are critical for this job. Being
an active listener often is a key quality needed that requires
the ability to listen patiently to the points being made, to wait
to speak until others have finished, and to ask appropriate
questions when necessary. In addition, the ability to relay
information accurately to others is important.
The Phlebotomy Technician technical certificate of credit ed-
ucates students to collect and process blood and body fluids.
Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clin-
ical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in
hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Topics covered include
human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture, and
clinical practice.
The Cosmetology diploma program is a sequence of courses
that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology.
Learning opportunities develop academic and professional
knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention,
and advancement. The curriculum meets state licensing re-
quirements of the State Board of Cosmetology.
For more information visit www.laniertech.edu or call
678-513-5200.
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