Business & Industry

Economic Development

Welcome to the web site for NGTC’s Economic Development Programs. The Economic Development Division is the business and industry outreach arm of the College that delivers community-based credit and customized training and Continuing Education services. A recent survey of manufacturers in Georgia indicated that highly successful companies “invest in employee training,” and we want to be your “Trainer of Choice.”

Contact Information

  • Mark Ivester:
    • Vice President of Economic Development
    • 706-754-7703
  • Leslie Foster:
    • Continuing Edication Director
    • 706-754-7715
  • Joy Smith:
    • Program Assistant
    • 706-754-7737
  • Tim Bennett:
    • Directory of Contract Learning
    • 706-754-8109
  • Karen Jordan:
    • Blairsville Campus Applied Business Technology Instructor
    • 706-439-6317
  • Ruth King:
    • Dept. Chair,Work Based Programs, Work Ready Profiler
    • 706-754-7812
  • Robert Knighton:
    • Director Entrepreneurial Education
    • 706-754-7818
  • Tiffany Scroggs:
    • Georgia Work Ready
    • 706-754-7735
  • Brad Cagle:
    • Safety/Technology Instructor
    • 706-754-7756