The students' second step is to participate in an on-campus interview that will result in the selection of four finalists. These finalists will then compete for the distinction of being the local GOAL winner for Dade, Walker, Catoosa, and Chattooga counties and to represent Northwestern Technical College at a conference in May in Atlanta. During this time period, GOAL winners are being selected from the other technical colleges in the state, such as Coosa Valley Tech, North Georgia Tech, and Savannah Tech. They will also compete for the title of 2001 State GOAL winner. The Northwestern Technical College Foundation held its annual appreciation dinner on January 25.
Contributions are to build and maintain outstanding academic and support programs at the college.
Gifts from donors to the Foundation go to provide scholarships to area high school students, to upgrade library resources and technical equipment in the classrooms, and to help faculty receive advanced degrees. Attendees to the dinner heard personal stories of students who had been helped by the Foundation's efforts, enjoyed a good meal, and received certificates in appreciation of their monetary donations.