Owl Trek Site Visit: Georgia Transmission Corporation (Engineering, Business/Accounting, & Data analytics)

Register in Handshake to sign up: https://kennesaw.joinhandshake.com/events/1913603/share_preview 

Owl Trek Site Visits (previously the Job Shadow Program) offer students from all majors a unique opportunity to explore a day in the life of various career fields through structured, hands-on experiences. Open to all students regardless of GPA or classification, site visits provide an immersive look into different industries and occur 1-3 times a semester, lasting around 2-4 hours each. Transportation will also be provided by the Department of Career Planning and Development.

Next Opportunity: Georgia Transmission Corporation 

Join us for the next OWL Trek Site Visit with Georgia Transmission! GA Transmission is a leading electric utility organization that plans, builds, and maintains high‑voltage transmission lines and substations in partnership with electric membership cooperatives across Georgia, helping deliver reliable power to communities statewide. This site visit is an excellent opportunity for students and professionals interested in engineering, accounting, business, and data analytics to explore how large‑scale infrastructure, strategic planning, and data‑driven decision‑making support the energy systems that power homes, hospitals, and businesses every day.

 

Details about the event
Date: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 9:00am-3:00pm
Address: 1979 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker, Georgia 30084, United States

Tentative Schedule:
• 08:00 am to 8:10 am– Student Arrival Marietta Campus and Departure
• 09:00 am to 10:00 am– Breakfast, Welcome, and GTC Overview
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am – System Reliability and EDDC Demo and Tour
• 11:00 am to 12:00 pm– Transport and Tour of the Generation Control Center
• 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm– Return to Lakeside and Lunch
• 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm– Departments Presentations including Accounting, Data Analytics, and Electronic Maintenance

• 3:00 pm- Departure to Marietta Campus

Why you should attend: Owl Trek Site Visits are a valuable way to explore potential careers, gain real-world knowledge, and network with industry professionals. Observing professionals in action helps students gain practical insights and make valuable connections that can support future career growth.

Spots are limited—register by June 1st (deadline) to secure your spot! For questions or to join the waitlist, contact nadams37@kennesaw.edu. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to gain valuable career insights—sign up today!