Student Recognition and Awards

Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership

The GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) program is a prestigious recognition sponsored by the Technical College System of Georgia and the Business Council of Georgia. Locally, various civic clubs, businesses, and organizations sponsor the program. The purpose of GOAL is to spotlight the importance of technical education in today’s world by recognizing outstanding students in Georgia’s technical colleges. Grades, attitude, personal goals, and self-confidence are considered in selecting GOAL winners, along with a speech written and presented by the student detailing what technical education means to him or her.

Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education

The EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) program, under the auspices of the Technical College System of Georgia Office of Adult Education, is the only statewide program in the nation that recognizes the outstanding achievements of adult education students. OFTC Adult Education instructors nominate students from the following areas – EAGLE adult education student and EAGLE adult education graduate. These students participate in local competition, and the winner travels to Atlanta to represent OFTC at the statewide EAGLE Leadership Institute. The local winners also serve as ambassadors for the Adult Education program in the community during the following year.