In a recent article, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities featured MGA's dual enrollment program, highlighting its streamlined application process, educational programming, and pathways to STEM-related career opportunities.
"Middle Georgia State University (MGA) continues to position itself as a committed higher education partner to nearby Robins Air Force Base (RAFB) through its educational programs that bridge the employment needs of the base and the local public school district. RAFB is the region’s largest employer in Houston County, Georgia, and requires more IT and computer science professionals as its mission transitions from repairing, modifying, and overhauling aircraft to working with Advanced Battle Management Systems, a new high-tech platform. To respond to this major shift and retain high-paying jobs in the central region, the Houston County School District (HCSD) needs to support the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce at the base. MGA currently offers majors and degree pathways related to the employment needs at the base, but it recognized the potential in creating a strategic program where the base and school district could meet and graduate more people into technology jobs."
