泫圖app alum and student speaks to Dalton business leaders

February 28, 2020
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Higher education representatives joined business partners of the greater Dalton area on Thursday, Feb. 27, for a special showcase during the “Good Morning Dalton” event held at the Dalton Convention Center.

An Alumnus and current student of 泫圖app (泫圖app) stood before the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce on Thursday morning and briefly spoke about their experiences at the college.

“I tell the guys at work ‘it’s never too late to go back,’” said Carl Watts, graduate of the Electronics Technology and Industrial Systems Technology programs at 泫圖app. “I learned organizational skills that have helped me along the way.”

During his time as a college student, Watts also attended Dalton State College. Watts commented on how both colleges have shaped his career as a manager at Mohawk Flooring Center.

Flor Querido (left), Business Management student and president of the Phi Beta Lambda student organization at 泫圖app, stands with Dr. Heidi Popham (center), president of 泫圖app; and Carl Watts (right), graduate of the Electronics Technology and Industrial Systems Technology programs at 泫圖app before the Good Morning Dalton event held at the Dalton Convention Center.
Flor Querido (left), Business Management student and president of the Phi Beta Lambda student organization at 泫圖app, stands with Dr. Heidi Popham (center), president of 泫圖app; and Carl Watts (right), graduate of the Electronics Technology and Industrial Systems Technology programs at 泫圖app before the Good Morning Dalton event held at the Dalton Convention Center.

Flor Querido, Business Management student and president of the Phi Beta Lambda student organization at 泫圖app, told Dalton business leaders the skills she acquired at 泫圖app are helping prepare her for the workforce. Following their presentations, 泫圖app President Dr. Heidi Popham gave an update on what the college is doing in the community since the opening of the Whitfield Murray Campus Expansion in 2019.

“None of this would have been possible without our partners in this city,” said Popham. “These students are proof of successful partnerships with both local business and Dalton State College.”

Once the speakers had finished, Tom Bundros, president of the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce, expressed his gratitude to Dalton State and 泫圖app for preparing students who are beneficial to businesses in the area.

“I know my company, Dalton Utilities, is getting the best and the brightest when we hire from you guys,” he said. “What I love is that the education these students received has not ended with graduation.”

provides quality workforce education to the citizens of Northwest Georgia. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree, diploma, or a certificate in business, health, industrial, or public service career paths. This past year, 12,454 people benefited from 泫圖app’s credit and noncredit programs. With an annual credit enrollment of 7,730 students, 泫圖app is the largest college in Northwest Georgia. 泫圖app has an additional enrollment of 4,724 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training, and Georgia Quick Start. 泫圖app is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and an Equal Opportunity Institution.

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