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Spark Workforce Development Award

 

Presented to those who, through untiring efforts and altruistic resources, have provided the spark needed to ignite the flames of innovation, advancement, and ingenuity for the flourishing workforce that embodies the communities we serve.

2026

2026 Spark Winners Accepting Award

Alumni of the Year

Darlene Hettinger


Industry Partner of the Year

Georgia’s Own Credit Union


Benefactor of the Year

Alan Allison

Previous Award Recipients

The SPARK Awards includes three categories of recognition:

Alumni of the Year – Presented to an illustrious graduate who truly supports workforce development within the community, advocating for technical and continuing education within their chosen field. This person consistently demonstrates real leadership on the job, making significant contributions to their particular field and/or industry.

Volunteer of the Year – Presented to an industry partner who has demonstrated commitment to and passion for technical education, enabling our students to provide real and tangible benefits to the community’s workforce. This industry partner has consistently gone “above and beyond” to secure funding that specifically supports our students, our academic programs, and our varied services.

Benefactor of the Year – Presented to a major benefactor who has actively supported student scholarships and college programs throughout the year. This person continues to exhibit their confidence in technical education and demonstrates the value of changing student lives through their significant and meaningful financial contributions to the Chattahoochee Tech Foundation.

Student receives diploma at 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremony
Chattahoochee Technical College Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies

May 18, 2026

Chattahoochee Technical College proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its Spring 2026 graduates during commencement ceremonies held May 13 and May 14. The ceremonies recognized student achievement across a broad range of academic programs while...

Chattahoochee Technical College Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies
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Chattahoochee Technical College Announces New Respiratory Care Degree Program

May 11, 2026

Chattahoochee Technical College is expanding its Health Sciences offerings with a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Care, designed to prepare students for one of the fastest growing and most impactful careers in healthcare.

Chattahoochee Technical College Announces New Respiratory Care Degree Program
2026 SPARK Award recipients, event sponsor and President Heather Pence
Chattahoochee Tech Foundation Recognizes Alumni, Benefactors, and Industry Partners at 2026 SPARK Workforce Awards

April 29, 2026

The Chattahoochee Tech Foundation recognized outstanding contributors to student success and workforce development at the 2026 SPARK Workforce Awards reception, held April 28 at the college’s Marietta Campus. Sponsored this year by True Natural...

Chattahoochee Tech Foundation Recognizes Alumni, Benefactors, and Industry Partners at 2026 SPARK Workforce Awards

 

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