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Career Planning

The Admissions staff at Georgia Piedmont Technical College is available to assist prospective students in planning an appropriate course of study. Typical questions asked are about academic requirements for various programs, nature of the program, working conditions, job opportunities, salaries, test requirements, class scheduling, and financial aid. Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@gptc.edu or (404) 297-9522, extension 1602 (DeKalb); or (404) 297-9522, extension 3100 (Newton) for additional information.

Career guidance is also offered through the Career Services Office. Individuals may use computerized assessment programs to identify their personal interests, aptitudes, skills, and work-related values and relate them to occupations. Members of the Career Services staff are available to interpret the program results and to assist prospective students in choosing viable programs of study and/or careers to pursue. Contact the Career Services Office, at (404) 297-9522, extension 1183 (DeKalb) for additional information.