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Mar 31
SGTC Electrical Lineworker Advisory Committee Holds Spring Meeting

The Electrical Lineworker program advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently met in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus to review and discuss […]

Mar 28
Lady Jets head coach Jason Carpenter honored as NJCAA Region XVII Coach of Year

Casper, Wyoming – South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach Jason Carpenter was honored as the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XVII Coach of […]

Mar 27
SGTC Crisp County Students Celebrate Spring Fling with Food, Fun, and Fitness

Students at South Georgia Technical College’s Crisp County Center recently took a break from their studies to enjoy a lively “Spring Fling” event, hosted by the SGTC Office of Student […]

Mar 27
Lady Jets fall to defending national champion Hutchinson Blue Dragons, 61 – 58 in NJCAA National Tournament

Casper, Wyoming – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets dropped a hard-fought 61-58 decision to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) 2024 defending national champions in the first […]

Mar 25
Lady Jets practice in Ford Wyoming Center prior to tournament start

CASPER, WYOMING –  “Relentless” and “Committed” were the words printed on the practice jerseys and t-shirts that the South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets wore during their 30-minute practice session […]

Mar 24
Lady Jets looking forward to NJCAA National Tournament Appearance in Wyoming

CASPER, WYOMING – The scenery and the weather in Casper, Wyoming, is a lot different from Southwest Georgia.  Since arriving the Lady Jets have seen beautiful mountains, a 3-inch snow […]

Mar 21
SGTC Aircraft Structural Graduate Kelvin Fowler working at Lockheed Martin in Marietta

    Kelvin Fowler of Oglethorpe graduated from the Aircraft Structural program at South Georgia Technical College in 2019 and is thankful for the opportunity that his education has afforded him […]

Mar 20
Lady Jets preparing for the NJCAA Division I National Tournament competition

   The 22nd-ranked South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets are hoping to expand on their 13-game winning streak when they take on the 11th seeded Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons […]

Mar 20
SGTC Hosts Financial Literacy Workshop for College Students

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted a financial literacy workshop titled “Building Financial Literacy for the College Student” at the Crisp Center Campus, providing students with valuable insights on […]

Mar 20
SGTC Students Register for Career Planning with FOCUS 2

Sixty-seven students at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently took a step toward maximizing their career success by registering with FOCUS 2, an online career and education planning system. The […]

Mar 20
Kelly Northern of Oglethorpe hired as SGTC Practical Nursing Instructor

     Kelly Northern of Oglethorpe has been hired as a Practical Nursing Instructor for the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  She […]

Mar 19
SGTC’s Jaelyn Wynn named March Student of Excellence

   Jaelyn Wynn of Ellaville, was selected as the South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence for March.  The Criminal Justice student was nominated for the honor by her instructor, […]

Mar 19
Lady Jets to face Hutchinson Blue Dragons in NJCAA Division 1 National Tournament

   The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets (25-6) clinched a spot in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division 1 women’s basketball tournament for the 11th time in […]

Mar 18
Two Lady Jets named to GCAA-NJCAA Region XVII All-Tournament team

   South Georgia Technical College sophomore point guard Mio Sakano was selected as the GCAA-NJCAA Region XVII Most Valuable Player for her performance in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) […]

Mar 15
Lady Jets qualify for national tournament with win over East Georgia State College

   The top-ranked South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets captured an 84 – 61 victory over the third-ranked East Georgia State College Lady Bobcats in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association […]

Mar 14
SGTC Lady Jets to face East Georgia State in NJCAA Region XVII tournament Championship game

   The top-ranked South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets captured their 12th consecutive win to advance to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XVII Tournament Championship game.  They […]

Mar 13
Three SGTC Jets recognized by GCAA

   Three South Georgia Technical College Jets basketball players have been recognized by the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division 1 men’s basketball conference for their athletic performance on the […]

Mar 12
Over 250 Attend SGTC Hiring Event

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted a major hiring event, bringing together 39 employers and over 250 job seekers in a dynamic networking and recruitment opportunity. The event provided […]

Mar 12
Lady Jets Jamiah Gregory named GCAA Player of Year

    South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets freshman Jamiah Gregory was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) 2025 Player of the Year and the Freshman of the Year […]

Mar 12
Jets fall to Georgia Highlands in NJCAA Region XVII tournament quarter-finals

  Less than a week after defeating Georgia Highlands on a last-second old-fashioned three-point play, the South Georgia Technical College Jets dropped a 71 – 69 decision to the Chargers […]

Mar 11
Lady Jets to host Andrew College in NJCAA Region XVII tournament semi-final round

   The top-ranked South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets, Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division 1 women’s basketball regular season champions, earned a bye in the first round of the […]

Mar 11
SGTC hosts Electrical Lineworker Family Day

   Fourteen members of the South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker Spring 2025 class participated in a Lineworker Family Day recently to demonstrate to their families the different skills they […]

Mar 11
SGTC Students Win Gold at State SkillsUSA Competition

Students from South Georgia Technical College won gold medals in four categories at the recent state-level SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta. SGTC also claimed two silver and four bronze medals. Hayden […]

Mar 10
Lady Jets defeat Andrew College and earn right to host NJCAA Region XVII tournament

   The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets finished the 2024-2025 regular season with a rousing 99 – 43 win over Andrew College this weekend to clinch first place in […]

Mar 10
TCSG and LaGrange College Sign Articulation Agreement to Strengthen Nursing Pathways

Atlanta, Ga.–The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and LaGrange College have signed a new articulation agreement, creating a seamless pathway for registered nurses (RNs) to advance their education and […]

Mar 10
Jets to host NJCAA Region XVII tournament quarter-final game Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m.

   After suffering a 63 – 60 loss to Gordon College in their final Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) regular season game, the SGTC Jets had to rely on a […]

Mar 10
SGTC recognizes sophomore Jets and Lady Jets

     Five South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets were recognized prior to the Jets – Gordon State College basketball game on Saturday as part of the SGTC Sophomore […]

Mar 7
Aviation Maintenance Student Patricia Rice Speaks at WIOA Board Meeting

Patricia Rice, an aviation maintenance technology student at South Georgia Technical College, recently shared her experience as a beneficiary of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) during the SGTC WIOA […]

Mar 7
SGTC hosts ribbon cutting for Crisp County Center CDL pad

Cordele, GA – South Georgia Technical College hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Commercial Truck Driving pad located on the Crisp County Center campus at 402 N. Midway […]

Mar 7
Jets defeat Georgia Highlands College 80 – 79 with last second free throw

   Jalexs Ewing, a freshman guard from Augusta, GA, hit a free throw with 2.1 seconds remaining to allow the South Georgia Technical College Jets to take an 80 – […]

Mar 5
Twenty South Georgia Technical College students receive automotive scholarship established in memory of Erica Scannavino

   Twenty 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 […]

Mar 5
Technical College System of Georgia and Middle Georgia State University Sign Articulation Agreement to Expand Transfer Pathways in Information Technology

Atlanta, Ga.–The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Middle Georgia State University have signed a new articulation agreement to provide a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing careers in […]

Mar 4
SGTC Honors Inductees into National Technical Honor Society

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently inducted 20 new members into the college’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) in recognition of the students’ outstanding academic achievement. The […]

Mar 3
Lady Jets capture GCAA Division 1 Regular season title, Jets drop to 5th

   The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets have wrapped up the first-place spot in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) regular season conference and will host the National Junior […]