Thursday Thought Leaders: Dr. D. Glen Cannon, Gwinnett Tech

Thursday Thought Leaders
Dr. D. Glen Cannon, President, Gwinnett Technical College

Gwinnett Tech: A Look at the Future of Workforce Innovation

Join us for an inside look at the future of workforce innovation with Gwinnett Technical College President, Dr. Glen Cannon.

Dr. Cannon will highlight the college’s latest initiatives in high-demand fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and advanced automotive technology—areas shaping the next generation of talent.

He’ll also share insights into Gwinnett Tech’s remarkable growth and what it means for our local economy, workforce development, and the broader community in the years ahead.

SPONSORED BY



About the Speaker
Dr. D. Glen Cannon began his service as president of Gwinnett Technical College in 2014.  He is the third president of the college founded in 1984.  He earned a B.B.A. degree in Accounting from West Georgia College, an M.B.A. from Mercer University’s Stetson School of Business, and his doctorate in Occupational Studies from the University of Georgia.   He is also a licensed C.P.A in the state of Georgia.  Prior to assuming the presidency at Gwinnett Tech he was the president at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City, Alabama.  His experience includes over forty years in finance and operations with colleges in the state of Georgia.  Gwinnett Technical College serves over 23,000 students across all program platforms each academic year.  The college has locations in Fulton and Gwinnett, the two largest counties in Georgia, and is the largest two-year college in Georgia.