🎓 9 graduates. 9 lives changed. Countless futures impacted. In partnership with Georgia Power, The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce (Athens Achieves), and the Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, we’re excited to celebrate the first graduating cohort of the Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals Program at Athens Technical College! @AthensTechGA Through this program, justice-impacted individuals and young adults in the Athens community gained valuable workforce skills and industry-recognized credentials, including forklift and AC/DC fundamentals, OSHA-10 safety training, interview preparation, and other essential professional development opportunities. 💡The impact is already being felt: five employers have committed to hiring graduates, with additional employer partners currently engaged in discussions. This program is a powerful example of what can happen when we invest in our communities and create opportunities for people to succeed.