Dalton State College, Georgia Highlands College, and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) have formed Northwest Georgia Connect, a new partnership to enhance educational opportunities for local students. The leaders of the colleges signed an articulation agreement that allows GNTC students to complete associate degrees and then transfer to Dalton State or Georgia Highlands for corresponding Bachelor of Science degrees.

This initiative opens up pathways in several fields like Criminal Justice, Health Science, and Information Technology. The agreement aims to improve workforce development and educational opportunities, benefiting both current and future students. It simplifies transfer processes, as GNTC will send graduates’ transcripts free of charge, and students will have application fees waived for eligible programs.

The partnership also plans to expand the number of participating programs in the future, with potential additions by spring 2025.