In the University of Georgia's Design Charrettes
program, students are tasked with solving
landscape architecture problems throughout
Georgia. If the solutions presented are accepted,
these ideas are implemented in an effort to make a
difference in various communities. UGA.edu
The Georgia Institute of Technology offers a
Bachelor of Science in Architecture. It also features
a robust School of Building Construction, which
houses an undergraduate certificate in
Building Construction that can be added to
a bachelor’s degree, a Master of Real Estate
Development, and more. The school’s programs are
grounded in design, technology, and science and
have led to a 94 percent job placement rate among
students. The university also hosts an annual
landscape architecture lecture in the spring where
students and the general public can meet leaders
in the field, such as famed landscape architect
Mikyoung Kim, and inquire about career advancement and project solutions. GaTech.edu
Kennesaw State University and Georgia Southern University both offer degrees in Construction Management
along with access to award-winning student organizations and scholarships. The National Association of
Home Builders Kennesaw State University Student Chapter has won the Outstanding Student Chapter award
for three years, including 2019—earning the group plenty of notoriety while enabling students to brush
elbows with top businesses and firms. Kennesaw.edu; GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Creativity has its own spin at Gwinnett Technical College as it has been a leading career-focused college
in the Atlanta area for more than 35 years. Its expansive degree, diploma and certificate programs include
a wealth of options for interested students, particularly for those seeking skilled trade careers. Through its
Automotive, Construction and Trades division, the college has many programs of study including Drafting
Technology, Air Conditioning Technology, Residential Construction
Management, and more. The school also offers Interior Design
through the division of Art and Design. Each program prepares
students to go seamlessly from the classroom to the crew and
eventually, even CEO.
Melissa Smith, the director of communications says, “Gwinnett Tech
paves the way for the future of this industry with their mission to
produce qualified workforce-ready professionals.” How? Smith says it’s
through Launch Pointe, Gwinnett Tech’s Center for Career Experience.
“Launch Pointe works directly with industry partners to provide
students with internships and apprenticeships directly related to their
field of study,” she explains. In addition to Launch Pointe,
Gwinnett Tech also works closely with industry organizations. The
residential construction program, for example, is directly affiliated
with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, and
students have an opportunity to become members and regularly
attend meetings. With classes at multiple campuses via an
assortment of methods (including online and weekend courses),
Gwinnett Tech is an ideal option for those seeking a career change.
GwinnettTech.eduGWINNETT TECHNICAL COLLEGE DEAN OF
CONSTRUCTION AND TRADES, CHRIS SIRMANS
(RIGHT), TEACHES A STUDENT HOW TO READ
BLUEPRINTS.UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA STUDENTS DANIEL BLAIR (LEFT) AND YANG SHEN LEARN HOW
TO USE A TRANSIT, WHICH COLLECTS DATA TO CREATE TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS—
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