Two students from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga were awarded scholarships from the Chattanooga Technology Council (CTC). Breanna George and Jackson Stone were given the awards based on coursework, extracurricular activities, a written essay, and G.P.A.
The mission of The Chattanooga Technology Council is to enable business growth by connecting and promoting technology, people, resources and opportunity across the greater Chattanooga area. The scholarships were established to assist in developing a talented workforce in the Chattanooga region.
“The development of qualified talent in our region is critical to supporting the economic growth of our local businesses. The CTC is proud to help provide a means for educating and developing the workforce in our region,” Steve Meller, CTC Scholarship Committee Chairman, Immediate Past Board Chairman, and Vice President of Global Business Technology for Unum, said.
Dr. Neslihan Alp, Interim Dean of the UTC College of Engineering and Computer Science, acknowledged the importance of these scholarships.
“The partnership between the University and Chattanooga Technology Council has grown in recent years and we are so pleased that these scholarships are now available to deserving students. We know the role the University plays in regional workforce development and these scholarships help ensure student success,” Alp said.
For Breanna George, a junior majoring in computer science, the scholarship will help her realize her dream of blending her technical and creative backgrounds.
“I’ve always been interested in both the technical aspects of computer science, and the creative side as well. I hope that after I graduate, I can get a job that works with people and helps businesses come up with creative solutions,” she said.
Jackson Stone, a junior computer science major, also hopes to work in software development.
“I want to focus on making tools and programs more intuitive, accessible, and easier to use. Being awarded this scholarships helps me focus on my studies instead of worrying about how to buy the things I need,” he said.
