Georgia Trade School has announced the promotion of Scot McKneely to Vice President.
“This is a well-deserved promotion as Scot has been integral to the success of our organization for nine years,” Georgia Trade School Founder Ryan Blythe said. “With this promotion, Scot will not only continue to manage our recruiting efforts including quarterly job fairs and high school relations but will also expand his role into administrative leadership. We are excited to see what Scot brings to our industry and community partners as his talent and expertise align with our goal to remain one of the top welding programs in the nation”.
A GTS graduate, McKneely worked as a Pipe Welder in the Gulf Coast energy industry before joining the staff as an instructor in 2016. Subsequently, Scot earned his CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) and has served as an advisor to the construction technology program at the Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy (CITA) since its inception.
In addition to his work in the skilled trades, Scot served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps for ten years including two combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan where he received multiple medals, ribbons and citations.
About Georgia Trade School
At Georgia Trade School disruption is part of our magnetic culture. For 13 years we have changed what a postsecondary education looks like in one of the most cosmopolitan markets in the United States. With over 2000 graduates across 20 states in energy, construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, film, and television our efforts to “Rebuild America” have led to critical acclaim and commercial viability. This transformative program changes lives and is a pathway to middle class security.
Industry Acclaim
“Regarded as a top-notch welding school”- The Welder Magazine
“Where the best welders go, and why” – The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association
“Georgia Trade School produces ready to work grads”- Welding Journal
