CTC Students Network with Industry Professionals

(Acworth, Ga. – March 30, 2016)

In an effort to build connections between students and businesses in the community, Chattahoochee Technical College’s Automotive Technology and Diesel Equipment Technology programs hosted an industry meet and greet at the North Metro Campus on Wednesday.

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During an industry meet and greet hosted by Chattahoochee Technical College, Tim Lanier, owner of Killian Automotive in Canton, speaks to student Matthew Rollins about a future career in the automotive industry.

“The meet and greet serves as an opportunity for our students and businesses in the community to come together in an environment that is comfortable for the students. It’s a chance for students to network and become aware of the potential job opportunities that await them after graduation,” said Automotive Technology Instructor Eric Underwood. “Half of our job is teaching the students, but the other half is about helping them grow their future careers.”

Diesel Equipment Technology Instructor Evan Dover said Chattahoochee Technical College hosts the industry meet and greet twice a year to encourage students to find a career in their field of study. Representatives from about 18 industry-leading companies met with about 50 students during the three-hour event.

Tim Lanier, owner of Killian Automotive in Canton, is a 1994 Chattahoochee Technical College graduate and said he attended the industry meet and greet to not only seek out potential new hires, but to also give back to those who helped shaped his career along the way.

“I feel that it is important to be involved with students and maybe help point them down the path to a future career,” Lanier said.

Companies that attended the event included Killian Automotive, AutoNation, National Automotive Parts Association, Asbury Automotive Group, Mercedes-Benz, AAMCO Transmission, Ed Voyles Automotive Group, BMW, Rush Enterprises, Walmart, Ryder System Inc., W.W. Williams, Yancey Brothers Co., Crete Carrier Corporation, Sunbelt Rentals, Salem Nationalease, Dickinson Fleet Services and Kawasaki.