STEM Initiatives

Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) is dedicated to preparing highly skilled and capable professionals for careers in STEM and STEM-related fields.

GPTC STEM Definition

STEM education at GPTC is defined as an interdisciplinary approach to learning that integrates real-world applications through problem- and project-based learning experiences.

Goals of the STEM Initiatives Department

Increase enrollment in STEM and STEM-related programs
Develop effective marketing strategies to enhance program visibility
Improve the effectiveness of STEM program advisory boards
Build and strengthen partnerships with community and industry stakeholders
Expand opportunities for middle and high school students to access STEM education through dual enrollment, joint enrollment, and articulation agreements
Identify and secure grant funding to support STEM programs and initiatives

STEM and STEM-Related Programs at GPTC

The following programs (including degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates) are recognized as STEM or STEM-related based on GPTC’s STEM definition:

Computer Information Systems
Electronics Technology
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology
Computer Graphics and Design/Drafting Technology
Building Automation Systems
Criminal Justice Technology
Paramedicine Technology
Design and Media Production Technology
Accounting
Sustainable Technology Certificate
Motorcycle Service Technology
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technology
Automotive Technology
Clinical Laboratory Technology
Ophthalmology Technology
Practical Nursing
Cybersecurity
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Welding and Joining Technology