DeKalb Technical College GOAL Winner Honored at Lithonia Parade
The much needed rain did not spoil the parade where Natalie Smith, 2007 DeKalb Technical College winner of the coveted, Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), was a Guest of Honor in the Summer Fest Parade and Festival in Lithonia, GA, held this Spring.
Ms. Smith will represent DeKalb Technical College for one year as the GOAL winner. “Natalie was chosen by a selection committee of individuals from the community’s business, civic and industry leaders following a series of interviews and evaluations,” said Amanda Taylor, Dean of Student Services and coordinator for the college GOAL program.
L-R: Natalie Smith, 2007 DTC GOAL winner; James Johnson, Director of Admissions, Covington Campus; Amanda Taylor, Dean of Student Services
The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) is an awards program sponsored by the Technical College System of Georgia and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce that recognizes students for academic excellence and personal achievement, focusing on the importance of technical training for the modern economy.
The Technical College System of Georgia is comprised of 34 Technical Colleges and 4 colleges. Each of these colleges holds a local GOAL competition each year.
