Chatt Tech Recruiter, Cartersville Native Wins Statewide Award

Recruiter Brookeanna Herring was honored at the recent Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers annual meeting with the organization’s Outstanding New Professionals Award. Herring is the first such recipient from CTC.

The statewide award is presented annually to someone with fewer than five years in the profession. Presented to a very surprised Herring at the conference in Brasstown Valley Resort this October, the award was presented for dedication and involvement in promoting the professional standards of the Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.

Herring, a native of Cartersville, began her position in recruiting a little more than three years ago. She holds an associate degree in business from Young Harris College and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from North Georgia College and University.

“I absolutely love my job,” said Herring, who began her career at the former North Metro Technical College prior to its merger with two other institutions. “I feel like I make a difference in people’s lives. A lot of times, people have a preconceived idea about technical colleges, and many times they don’t even know what they are all about.”

Herring’s position takes her to high schools and recruiting fairs throughout the college’s six county service delivery area. It is during those outings that she speaks to prospective students about their lives and plans for the future. Many, she says, are not always familiar with what a technical college is and what it can offer them.

“I think that the most important thing is for people to be presented with their options,” Herring said. “We may or may not be the college for them. But how do they know unless they receive the information? Once students are presented with all of their options, I feel that they can make the best decisions on what their high education goals should be.”