Community Colleges in Georgia
Community/Technical Colleges with Construction Pathways
These TCSG-affiliated institutions (part of 22 colleges statewide) offer certificates, diplomas, associate degrees (e.g., AAS in Construction Management), and accelerated pathways, often with NCCER certifications and dual-enrollment for high school students. Rankings and details from Niche.com (2026 data).
| College | Location | Program Details |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Technical College | Augusta, GA | Building & Construction Trades; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Diplomas and AAS in carpentry, electrical, HVAC; Accelerated pathways like Advanced Carpentry; Dual enrollment options; Niche Grade: B minus; 100% acceptance rate. |
| Savannah Technical College | Savannah, GA | Construction Management & Trades; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Programs in building construction, HVAC, welding; Work-based learning; Niche Grade: B; 100% acceptance rate. |
| South Georgia Technical College | Americus, GA | Construction Pathways; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Diplomas in carpentry, electrical construction; Industry partnerships; Niche Grade: B; 100% acceptance rate. |
| Athens Technical College | Athens, GA | Building Construction Technology; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Certificates and AAS in construction management; Dual enrollment with local high schools; Niche Grade: B minus; 100% acceptance rate. |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College | Clarkston, GA | Construction Management; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Programs in building trades and HVAC; Accelerated options; Niche Grade: C; 100% acceptance rate. |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | Valdosta, GA | Construction & Industrial Technologies; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Diplomas in carpentry, electrical; Niche Grade: B; 100% acceptance rate. |
| North Georgia Technical College | Clarkesville, GA | Construction Technology; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Certificates in building trades; Niche Grade: C+; 100% acceptance rate. |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | Griffin, GA | Construction Management; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; AAS and diplomas in trades; Niche Grade: C+; 100% acceptance rate. |
| Chattahoochee Technical College | Marietta, GA | Building & Construction Sciences; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Programs in carpentry, HVAC; Niche Grade: B minus; 100% acceptance rate. |
| Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville, GA | Construction Management; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Dual enrollment with Gwinnett high schools; Niche Grade: C+; 100% acceptance rate. |
| Central Georgia Technical College | Warner Robins, GA | Construction Pathways; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; Diplomas in building trades; Niche Grade: B; 100% acceptance rate. |
| Lanier Technical College | Gainesville, GA | Construction Technology; NCCER certifications, OSHA-10; High retention and job placement rates; Niche Grade: C; 100% acceptance rate. |
Additional Resources
- GaDOE CTAE Programs: 17 career clusters with sequenced pathways; New 2025 Academic Career Pathways blend academics and CTAE; Visit gadoe.org for district tools and ROI reports.
- TCSG Accelerated Career Pathways: 22 colleges offering short-term programs like Advanced Carpentry and HVAC; Visit tcsg.edu/accelerated-career-pathways.
- Funding and Expansion: Supported by Perkins V grants; Emphasis on equity and green construction.
- Certifications: Common include NCCER, OSHA, and industry-based credentials for college credit or job placement.
For specific programs in your area (e.g., Atlanta metro, Savannah), contact local districts or GaDOE. Georgia integrates CTAE in most high schools for broad access.