1. What is economic development?
2. What is meant by "customized" training?
3. What is the difference between credit programs and non-credit programs?
4. Can I receive financial aid for Economic Development programs?
5. How do I register for continuing education course?
1. What is economic development?
DeKalb Tech's Economic Development division serves new, existing, and expanding industries in DeKalb, Morgan, Newton, and Rockdale counties. Economic Development programs range from workshops to a complete needs analysis and customized training. All programs are tailored to meet the training needs of business and industry. The certificate programs and workshops offered by Economic Development are designed for individual and workforce enrollment. Prerequisite skills and costs vary for all workshops.
2. What is meant by "customized" training?
Industry specific, or customized training, delivers the needed training when, where, and how it is
requested by a specific business or industry. Customized training varies from modification of an existing class to needs analysis and course development.
3. What is the difference between credit programs and non-credit programs?
Credit programs are classes that lead to a degree, diploma, or
certificate of completion in an area of study. Credit program students are required to follow college admissions procedures. Students may qualify for the HOPE Grant or other funding. Non-credit programs, or
continuing education courses, are courses that allow students to learn about
a specific subject in a shorter period of time. Continuing education units (CEUs) are issued for these programs. Non-credit programs may include scheduled continuing education classes or customized training. Students or the employer pay for the non-credit classes.
4. Can I receive financial aid for Economic Development programs?
There
are credit programs to which financial aid can be applied. The following certificate programs are offered through Economic Development and are credit programs:
Many employers have education
reimbursement programs that are HOPE Grant
eligible. Tax credits are available to companies who pay for certain types of retraining for employees.
5. How do I register for a continuing education course?
You can mail, fax or
bring your Registration Form to the address below or Register Online.
Newton Center
8100 Bob Williams Parkway
Covington, Georgia 30014
Fax: 770-385-4674.
