Transportation Engineering Professional Training

Public Works Civil Technician (PWCT)

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The Public Works Civil Technician (PWCT) Diploma curriculum is designed to develop future public works professionals to meet the increasing demand in the field. The PWCT curriculum is an opportunity for Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) employees, public works industry employees and high school graduates to pursue a one-year diploma program at a technical college. GDOT employees will be prepared for career advancement opportunities within the Department; high school students will be prepared for various career opportunities with the Georgia Department of Transportation, county and municipal governments, and with private sector construction and consultant engineering firms.

Classes began in Fall 2003 at five technical colleges around the state. Evening classes are available to accommodate full-time work schedules. Entry into the program requires a high school diploma or GED, and qualifying scores on the asset placement test. The program is Hope Grant eligible.

Participating Colleges:

Altamaha Technical College
Augusta Technical College
Coosa Valley Technical College
Flint River Technical College
Moultrie Technical College at Tifton
Swainsboro Technical College*