Empowering Dreams: Savannah River Mission Completion Donates $5,000 to Augusta Technical College Adult Education

AIKEN, S.C. (December 4, 2025) — Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), the liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS), donated $5,000 to the scholarship fund for the Augusta Technical College (ATC) Adult Education Program.

Savannah River Mission Completion President and Program Manager Dr. Thomas Burns, Jr. presents a $5,000 scholarship donation to Augusta Technical College for the school’s Adult Education Program. From left, Dean of Adult Education Angela Moseley; Interim President Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston; Dr. Thomas Burns, Jr.; and Foundation Operations Director Latoshia Carter.

This contribution provides financial assistance to students preparing to take the General Educational Development (GED) test, a computer-based high school equivalency exam. ATC offers both in-person and online testing formats for individuals interested in earning their GED diplomas.

SRMC President and Program Manager Dr. Thomas Burns, Jr. highlighted the critical role of a skilled workforce to overcome hiring challenges faced by companies today.

“The program at Augusta Technical College equips individuals with the necessary skills for potential employment opportunities at SRMC and other regional businesses,” Burns said. “Obtaining a GED opens up a wealth of job prospects for graduates who might otherwise struggle to find qualified positions. Our goal is to create opportunities for students to succeed.”

Augusta Technical College Interim President Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston expressed gratitude for SRMC’s ongoing support of the college and its programs.

“We are incredibly grateful to SRMC for its generous donation to our GED program,” Frank-Alston said. “Their support not only enhances our adult education initiatives but also empowers our students to achieve their educational goals, transforming their lives and our community. Together we are making a significant impact in helping individuals gain the skills and credentials they need to succeed in today’s workforce.”

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.

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