(From left) Ben Canedo, Roper’s Human Resources senior business partner and a member of GNTC’s Board of Directors; scholarship recipients Tammy Chandler and Hayleigh Cochran; and Luther Ingram, Roper’s president and executive director and a member of the GNTC Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced the first recipients of the Roper Corporation Scholarships, highlighting Roper’s commitment to workforce development in Northwest Georgia. The scholarships have been awarded to Tammy Chandler, a Computer Support Specialist student, and Hayleigh Cochran, who is studying Business Management. Both students are enrolled at GNTC’s Walker County Campus in Rock Spring. Luther Ingram, Roper’s president, emphasized the company’s support for developing skilled workers through this scholarship, which is intended to create opportunities for students entering essential fields. The Roper Corporation Scholarship, established in 2024, assists GNTC students employed by Roper Corporation, which employs over 2,500 people in LaFayette. Eligible students can use the funds for tuition, fees, and essential educational materials. Ben Canedo from Roper noted the importance of the partnership in addressing workforce needs through specialized training programs.