Ga. technical colleges aim for global partnerships

ATLANTA - The Technical College System of Georgia is opening a center to expand the global outreach of the state's 25 colleges.

Commissioner Ron Jackson says the International Center for Technical Education housed at the system's office in Atlanta will focus on creating international partnerships to help with curriculum, faculty training, system management and accreditation.

He said the center will also work with the state Department of Economic Development and the University System of Georgia to the state recruit international businesses.

Sanford Chandler, president at Chattahoochee Technical College, will lead the center. At Chattahoochee Technical, Chandler has formed partnerships with colleges in China, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Kenya.