Atlanta Technical College Offers FREE Teen (15yrs - 18yrs) Drivers Education Program

DRIVER'S EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE The Georgia Driver's Education Commission (GHEC) has awarded Atlanta Technical College (ATC) $14,190 to launch a driver's education program at the college. The grant, which runs from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, will help finance driver's education locally. Funds will be used to provide students with thirty hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind the wheel experience with a trained instructor. ''Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers, and we are committed to providing students with the education and experience needed to avoid tragedy,'' said GDEC chairman Harris Blackwood. ''This grant will help Atlanta Technical College equip young drivers in the community to be safer when they get behind the wheel'' continued Blackwood. Driver's education courses will be offered through the ATC Continuing Education Department beginning November 2015. A limited number of scholarships are available to help cover the cost for high school students. To obtain information about the driver's education program, contact ce@atlantatech.edu or 404-225-4487. *Special Note: Classes will be held every Saturday beginning January 2, 2016 - January 30, 2016. Please note that each course is five (5) days (30 hours) of classroom instruction. The 6-hour behind-the-wheel instruction will be by appointment only. In addition, behind-the-wheel training dates will be held afternoons (after school) and evenings on various days of the week. Teen Drivers must provide a copy of his or her valid learner's permit to participate in this training. All behind-the-wheel training will be by appointment only and scheduled separately from this registration. **Special note: Limited scholarships will be offered to high school teen drivers ages 15 years old to 18 years old who meet all criteria. If you are over the age of 18 years old, the fee for this driver's education course is $350.