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Turner College-Affiliated Career Success Coach to become New Director of the Ralph Puckett Workforce Development Center at Columbus Technical College

Turner College faculty, staff and students were notified today that Kate Vogel, the College's affiliated Career Success Coach in CSU's Center for Career Coaching, will be leaving her position to serve as the new Director of the Ralph Puckett Workforce Development Center at Columbus Technical College. As explained by Vogel, "It has been a true privilege to work alongside [Turner College faculty and staff] and to engage with [Turner College] students. Supporting their professional growth, helping them clarify their goals, and preparing them for meaningful careers has been incredibly rewarding. I am deeply grateful for your partnership, referrals, classroom collaborations, and the trust [Turner College faculty and staff] placed in me to work with [Turner College] students." The Ralph Puckett Workforce Development Center is named after Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr., a war hero with strong connections to Fort Benning. Groundbreaking for the future 14,000 square foot facility in South Columbus took place in August of 2025. According to WTVM9, more than 2,000 soldiers on Fort Benning transition out of Army service every year, and finding a civilian job is not easy. The new multi-million dollar Ralph Puckett Workforce Development Center aims to fast-track veterans and military family members to high-demand careers. "I am excited about this next chapter and the opportunity to further advance workforce development initiatives — particularly those that support veterans and military-connected students. Serving those who have served our nation has always been a personal and professional passion of mine, and I look forward to building stronger pathways that connect education, industry, and service," Vogel added. Turner Business joins the CSU community in congratulating Kate on the professional achievement.
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