ATLANTA – State Representative Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville) was recently named the 2017 Policy Maker of the Year by the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE).
“Career, technical and agricultural education (CTAE) programs are all essential in thoroughly preparing Georgia’s students for future success,” said Rep. Coomer. “GACTE is a tremendous organization that advocates for the advancement of these programs, which are critical in equipping Georgia’s next generation of workers. I’m honored to receive this prestigious recognition, and I look forward to continuing my work in furthering educational and career opportunities for all Georgians.”
The Policy Maker of the Year Award is given annually to legislators who have made a significant contribution to career, technical, and agricultural education (CTAE).
“Representative Coomer was selected to receive this award because of his strong support of our CTAE programs as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives,” said GACTE Executive Director Matthew Gambill. “He has contributed to the success of CTAE programs during his time serving as a member of the Georgia House.”
Founded in 1926, GACTE is made up of CTAE educators who are committed to advancing career and technical education in ways that keep pace with the state’s workforce demands and prepare students for college and career success.
“When a student leaves high school with an employable skill, it helps ensure that we will have a well-trained workforce, which in turn brings jobs and supports strong economic development in Georgia,” said Gambill. “Representative Coomer’s work has contributed to that effort, and I am honored to present this award to our friend and supporter Christian Coomer.”
The Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education has over 2,400 individual members representing the full scope of CTAE programs offered in Georgia’s 181 school systems. Association membership consists of middle and high school teachers, school counselors, graduation coaches, CTAE administrators, principals, superintendents, employees and faculty of the University System and Technical College System of Georgia, and businesses and industry partners.
For more information on GACTE, please click here.
*Editor’s note: A photo of Rep. Coomer with his 2017 Policy Maker of the Year award is attached to this press release for your convenience.
Representative Christian Coomer represents the citizens of District 14, which includes portions of Bartow and Floyd counties. He was elected into the House of Representatives in 2010, and currently serves as the House Majority Whip. He serves as a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation & Infrastructure and on the Banks & Banking, Transportation, Judiciary Non-Civil, Retirement, and Juvenile Justice committees.
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