News

Nov 26
SGTC’s Lane Parton receives the SkillsUSA – Aerotek 2025 “Make Your Mark” scholarship

   South Georgia Technical College Heavy Equipment Dealer’s Service Technology’s Lane Parton of Lincolnton, GA, has been selected to receive the SkillsUSA – Aerotek 2025 “Make Your Mark” scholarship worth […]

Nov 26
Paul Hancock of Texas visits SGTC after establishing scholarship in memory of his parents

     Paul Hancock of Ft. Worth, Texas visited South Georgia Technical College recently after establishing a limited term endowed scholarship for students from Dodge, Wilcox, Crisp and Sumter Counties in […]

Nov 26
South GA Technical College Foundation awarded grant from Sumter EMC Foundation

Americus, GA —The Sumter Electric Membership Corporation Foundation, Inc. awarded a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation, Inc. Proceeds from the grant will […]

Nov 25
SGTC students participate in TCSG Fall Leadership Conference

Atlanta, GA – Seven South Georgia Technical College students and two advisors attended the Technical College System of Georgia Fall Leadership Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Atlanta recently.  The […]

Nov 25
Lady Jets split decisions in Daytona State Classic

Daytona Beach, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets split decisions in the Daytona State Classic in Daytona Beach over the weekend.  They took a 78 – 48 […]

Nov 25
Jets fall to Wallace State – Hanceville

Hanceville, AL – The South Georgia Technical College Jets dropped their fourth straight loss on the road to Wallace State Community College in a 102 – 85 decision.  The Jets […]

Nov 22
Students: Complete the Fall QEP Course for a Chance to Win!

The Fall QEP course is still available online for current registered students! Don’t miss your chance to complete the modules, earn certificates, and be entered in a drawing to win […]

Nov 22
South Georgia Technical College to host ‘Light Up Your Future’ event

   South Georgia Technical College will be hosting its ninth annual “Light Up Your Future” event featuring tens of thousands of lights across the Americus campus on Tuesday, December 3 […]

Nov 22
SGTC LPN Students Participate in Resume Writing Workshop Ahead of Hiring Event

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), under the guidance of Nursing Instructor Christie Rundle, recently participated in a Resume Writing workshop led by Career Services […]

Nov 21
SGTC Jets drop three decisions on the road

   The South Georgia Technical College Jets continue to struggle on the road.  They dropped three away games including Brunswick Community College (93 – 53), Cape Fear Community College (82 […]

Nov 20
WIOA Helps SGTC Nursing Instructor Fulfill a Dream

The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides critical support for qualifying students at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), covering costs such as tuition, books, and supplies. For Brandy Nipper, […]

Nov 19
SGTC Computer Information Systems Program Holds Fall Advisory Meeting

The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Computer Information Systems (CIS) program recently convened in the Odom Center on the Americus campus. The committee plays a key role […]

Nov 18
SGTC Students Participate in Career Planning Workshop Using Focus2 Career System

Students at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) in Cordele recently took part in a career planning workshop led by Charlene Williams, Retention and Coaching Specialist & Testing Coordinator. The session […]

Nov 18
Ja’Ron Davis Named SGTC Student of Excellence

Ja’Ron Davis of Blakely was honored recently as the Student of Excellence at South Georgia Technical College in Americus for November. Davis is in the Diesel Equipment Technology program and […]

Nov 18
SGTC Hosts Mock Interviews for Electrical Lineworker Class, Emphasizing Job Readiness

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held mock interviews for Class #64 of the Electrical Lineworker (ELW) program, giving students valuable practice and feedback to prepare for real-world job interviews. […]

Nov 15
SGTC’s Mio Sakano signs letter of intent to play at University of Miami for 2025 – 2026 season

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami women’s basketball program and Head Coach Tricia Cullop have signed South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) sophomore guard Mio Sakano from Yamanashi, Japan, for […]

Nov 14
SGTC Lady Jet Mariia Ignatchenko earns GCAA Player of Week honors

   South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jet freshman center Mariia Ignatchenko was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week […]

Nov 14
SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education Program Advisory Committee Meets

South Georgia Technical College’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program advisory committee met recently on the college’s Americus campus to discuss the current state of the program and the […]

Nov 13
SGTC CAT student finishes second in national competition

Peoria, IL – South Georgia Technical College Heavy Equipment Dealer Service Technology’s Joshua McCann of St. Simons Island, captured second place in Caterpillar’s annual ThinkBIG Tech Challenge held recently in […]

Nov 13
Red Cross Blood Drive Held at South Georgia Technical College

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a blood drive for the American Red Cross that resulted in the donation of 28 units of blood. Students, faculty and staff members, as […]

Nov 13
Sixteen South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino

   Sixteen South Georgia Technical College students received the Erica Scannavino Scholarship for students enrolled in the Automotive Technology, Auto Collision and Repair Technology, and High-Performance Engines Motorsports programs.  This […]

Nov 12
Jets secure first win of the 2024 – 2025 season

Tuscaloosa, AL – In a battle between two former South Georgia Technical College assistant coaches who are now head coaches, Jets head coach Chris Ballauer came away with a narrow […]

Nov 12
SGTC Lady Jets split decisions in Tallahassee Classic

Tallahassee, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets dropped a hard fought three-point loss, 50 – 47, to the nationally ranked Eastern Florida State College Titans before rallying […]

Nov 12
South Georgia Tech Precision Machining and Manufacturing students receive Gene Haas Scholarships

   Seven South Georgia Technical College Precision Machining and Manufacturing students were recognized with Gene Haas Foundation Scholarships for their outstanding academic efforts and work ethics.  Jake Pittman, SGTC Precision […]

Nov 12
SGTC Foundation’s Georgia Street Rod Association Scholarship presented to Motorsports student Adrian Barredo

Adrian Barredo of Lake City, GA, a student in the South Georgia Technical College High Performance Engines/Motorsports program, was presented with the SGTC Foundation’s Georgia Street Rod Association Scholarship recently. […]

Nov 12
Matthew Rodgers of Cusseta awarded South Georgia Technical College Foundation Lou Crouch Law Enforcement Scholarship

   Matthew Rodgers of Cusseta, GA, was presented with the Lou Crouch Law Enforcement Scholarship by the South Georgia Technical College Foundation at the completion of the South Georgia Technical College […]

Nov 11
Three Cadets Graduate from SGTC Law Enforcement Academy

Class 24-01 of the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) recently completed 18 weeks of intensive training to earn their POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certification. […]

Nov 11
SGT graduate encourages her son to enroll Spring Semester

   South Georgia Tech 1993 Information and Office Technology graduate Telisa Lloyd credited her alma mater with giving her the foundation she needed to begin an educational and professional journey […]

Nov 7
SGTC Precision Machining and Welding Students Meet with U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Representatives

Precision Machining and Manufacturing and Welding and Joining Technology students at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently welcomed representatives from the United States Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) for a recruiting […]

Nov 7
Magnolia Manor supports South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s “Bridging the Gap” TechForce 2024 Drive

Magnolia Manor Senior Living President and CEO Hill Fort and Senior Vice President for Communications Ty Kinslow presented the South Georgia Technical College Foundation with a donation in support of […]

Nov 6
Thomas Mayo of Richland named SGTC Crisp County Center Welding Instructor

     Thomas Mayo of Richland was named as the new full-time Welding Instructor for the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center effective immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President […]

Nov 5
Gene Haas Foundation donates $16,000 to South Georgia Technical College Foundation

   The Gene Haas Foundation donated $16,000 to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently to support Precision Machining and Manufacturing scholarships and student competition teams highlighting the CNC/Manufacturing programs […]

Nov 5
Advisory Committee Meets for SGTC Marketing Program

The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical College’s Marketing Management program met recently to discuss the current state of the program and the industry as a whole. The advisory committee […]

Nov 5
SGTC Hosts Joint Barbering and Cosmetology Advisory Committee Meeting on Americus Campus

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a meeting of the advisory committee for its barbering and cosmetology programs on the Americus campus to discuss updates and trends in the […]

Nov 4
Jets drop two losses in Florida tournament

Niceville, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Jets suffered two losses in the Northwest Florida Classic Tournament in Niceville, FL, over the weekend to drop to 0 – 2 […]

Nov 4
SGTC Lady Jets open season with back to back wins

St. Petersburg, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets opened the 2024 – 2025 season with back-to-back wins over the weekend during the St. Petersburg Classic Tournament in […]

Nov 4
Evelyn Ross to speak at “Financial Literacy for College Students” workshop at SGTC

   Evelyn Ross, Renasant Bank Vice-President of Community Outreach for the Southwest Georgia Region, will be the guest speaker at the South Georgia Technical College “Financial Literacy for College Students” […]