This past Friday, RCSE took our meeting on the road and visited Savannah Technical College! In addition to a field trip, we had a new member initiation as well. Welcome to club, Tracie! After all Rotary business items were announced, Kim Campbell introduced our speaker, President Ryan Foley.
Dr. Foley was appointed President of Savannah Technical College (STC) in April 2024. He has spent the first year of his presidency listening, learning, and leading. The goal of STC is to fuel the area workforce and they do this through their numerous programs which are offered at 5 different locations/campuses. Students can earn certificates as well as associate degrees. He highlighted a few of their fastest growing programs which include automotives, aviation, culinary, manufacturing, and nursing. 99.6% of graduates are employed upon graduation! In 2024, 338 companies employed a student from STC. He also mentioned their adult education program which offers a high school diploma as well as ESL programs. In conclusion, he said that opportunity is defined as a favorable combination of circumstances, time and place. He believes STC is in a position to offer all of their students the opportunity to thrive in the Savannah area workforce!