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31 Flint River Technical College Students Nominated For The Georgia Occupational Award Of Leadership (GOAL)
Contact: Kay Williamson, Office of Public Relations and Information
Phone: 706.646.6131 ∙ Email: kwilliamson@flintrivertech.edu
Instructors at Flint River Technical College have nominated 31 students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Kay Williamson, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. Chosen for recognition by their instructors are Rachel Adams-Medical Assisting, Elizabeth Boggs-Practical Nursing, Jennifer Brazil-Practical Nursing, Sandra Bridges-Practical Nursing, Susie Brown-Early Childhood Care and Education, Rita Carter-Business Office Technology, Courtney Claxton-Practical Nursing, Ann Claxton-Practical Nursing, Mindy Cox-Practical Nursing, Donald Cox-Networking Specialist, Tonya Crane-Practical Nursing, Jossie Dickey-Practical Nursing, Travis Gibbs-Automotive Technology, Clair Haney-Practical Nursing, Natasha Jackson-Cosmetology, Stephen Jenkins-Microcomputer Specialist, Kristin Keffer-Surgical Technology, Deborah Legg-Practical Nursing, Tangela Murchison-Medical Assisting, Mindy Newman-Early Childhood Care and Education, Adekunle Olatunde-Practical Nursing, Jennifer Oglesby-Accounting, Suzette Pennamon-Medical Assisting, Daniel Rasch-Networking Specialist, Angela Rentz-Business Office Technology, Emory Rigby-Welding & Joining Technology, Sherry Shumate-Practical Nursing, Cecilia Wells-Medical Office Specialist, Gloria Sue Williams-Early Childhood Care and Education, Phyllis Williams-Medical Assisting, and Rebecca Wilson-Medical Office Specialist.
"The purpose of the GOAL program," said Kay Williamson, "is to spotlight the importance of technical education in today's world of work and to recognize outstanding achievement by students in Georgia's technical colleges."
A Screening Committee of administrators and instructors at Flint River Technical College will now review all the nominations and interview each of the students. After the nominees have been ranked, four finalists will be chosen to compete for the title of Flint River Technical College GOAL winner.
The four finalists will then be interviewed and evaluated by a selection committee of representatives from business and industry. The student judged most outstanding will be designated the college’s nominee for the title of state GOAL winner and will compete with representatives from the state's other technical colleges for the state award.
The winner of the state GOAL title, which is awarded for excellence in leadership and ability, will receive the GOAL medallion and the grand prize of new automobile. The state winner’s college GOAL coordinator and the nominating instructor will receive a $250 check.