Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College:
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has announced the fall 2026 recipients of the Roper Corporation Scholarship are Michael Doane and Andres “Chuey” Hernandez.
Doane lives in Chickamauga and is a student in the Supply Chain Management and Logistics program at GNTC’s Catoosa County Campus. Hernandez resides in Summerville and studies Automation Technology at the Catoosa County Campus.
“We are so thankful for the ongoing investment from Roper Corporation,” said Dr. Heidi Popham, president of GNTC. “It demonstrates Roper’s commitment to both its employees and the workforce in northwest Georgia. We congratulate these Roper employees and are proud they chose Georgia Northwestern Technical College.”
The Roper Corporation Scholarship, established in 2024, provides financial assistance to GNTC students employed by Roper Corporation. Roper is a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Appliances, a Haier company. The Roper plant in LaFayette manufactures freestanding ranges, wall ovens, electric and gas cooktops and is one of northwest Georgia’s largest employers with more than 2,500 employees.
“Manufacturing continues to evolve, and the demand for skilled talent has never been greater,” said Luther Ingram, president and executive director of Roper Corporation and a member of the GNTC Foundation’s Board of Trustees. “One of the most meaningful investments we can make is in students who are committed to developing the technical skills needed for the careers of tomorrow. Through the Roper Scholarship, we are helping create opportunities for these future professionals while supporting the long-term strength of our industry and community.”
Students can be enrolled in any credit program and must be employed by Roper during the application and award semesters to be eligible for the scholarship. Funds from the scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, supplies, tools or other educational materials.
“Roper’s partnership with Georgia Northwestern Technical College reflects a shared commitment to building a strong, future-ready manufacturing workforce,” said Ben Canedo, Roper’s Human Resources senior business partner and a member of GNTC’s Board of Directors. “Together, we collaborate on tailored training programs, hands-on learning experiences and industry-recognized certifications that equip students with the practical skills needed in today’s advanced manufacturing environment. By combining GNTC’s educational expertise with Roper’s real-world industry insight, the partnership ensures students are prepared to meet evolving technical demands.”
In the photo from GNTC –
(From left) Luther Ingram, Roper Corporation’s president and executive director and a member of the GNTC Foundation’s Board of Trustees; Roper Corporation Scholarship recipients Andres “Chuey” Hernandez and Michael Doane; and Ben Canedo, Human Resources senior business partner at Roper Corporation and a member of GNTC’s Board of Directors, pose for a photo in recognition of Doane and Hernandez receiving the scholarship for the fall 2026 semester.
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