A brighter future starts with opportunity, and Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is helping dreams take flight with a $5,000 donation to Augusta Technical College for its Adult Education General Educational Development Program.

The donation will help students cover the cost of their General Educational Development (GED) test, an essential step for earning a high school equivalency diploma. This computer-based exam helps individuals advance their education and better position themselves for career opportunities. Augusta Tech provides the GED test in both in-person and online formats, ensuring accessibility for all.

Savannah River Mission Completion President and Program Manager Dr. Thomas Burns, Jr. emphasized the importance of this partnership in addressing workforce challenges.

“Our regional workforce faces a constant need for skilled talent,” said Burns. “Programs like Augusta Technical College’s Adult Education initiative are critical to providing individuals with skills and credentials that unlock sustainable career opportunities—not only at SRMC but across local industries. Earning a GED is a transformative milestone, paving the way for professional success.”

Augusta Technical College President Dr. Kendricks D. Hooker expressed his gratitude for SRMC’s commitment to education and community development.

“This generous donation from SRMC strengthens our efforts to support adult education and empower our students,” Hooker said. “By helping individuals achieve their GEDs, we are breaking barriers and creating opportunities for a better future. Together with SRMC, we’re fostering brighter tomorrows for our students and making a positive impact on the workforce and our local community.”

SRMC comprises parent company BWX Technologies, Inc. with partners Amentum and Fluor. Its team brings the capabilities necessary to accelerate cleanup at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site through safe nuclear operations, optimized and integrated mission execution, and strong corporate governance.

Augusta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public postsecondary institution that provides academic and technical education, customized business and industry training, continuing education, student support, economic development, and adult education services to its service area (Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties) at a competitive financial value.

SRMC is the Liquid Waste Contractor at the Savannah River Site and comprises parent company BWX Technologies, Inc. with partners Amentum and Fluor. Its team brings the capabilities necessary to accelerate cleanup at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site through safe nuclear operations, optimized and integrated mission execution, and strong corporate governance.