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South Georgia Technical College is adding two new academic programs this fall to help fill positions needed for high demand careers, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. Classes begin Tuesday, August 17. Students still have time to sign up. Registration is set for August 13. Beginning Fall semester, South Georgia Tech will be offering Practical Nursing Essentials for high school students. This program is tuition-free through dual enrollment and is a great way for high school...

The South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy recently hosted Leadership in Public Safety: Theory & Practice, an intensive leadership development course designed to help current and aspiring public safety professionals strengthen their leadership skills and better serve their agencies and communities. The course was led by Law Enforcement Academy Director James Mitchell and Instructor Joshua Blake. Rather than focusing solely on supervisory roles or rank, the program...

Jason Wisham, South Georgia Technical College Aircraft Structural Technology instructor, was the recipient of a “Rocket Stove” made by South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Welding Instructor Thomas Mayo and the Crisp County Center welding students. The students crafted the “Rocket Stove,” out of scrap metal and donated it to the SGTC Foundation to help raise funds for SkillsUSA competitions. A rocket stove is an ultra-efficient, wood burning stove that uses an...

A partnership between South Georgia Technical College, Ignite College and Career Academy, and Parker’s Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. is providing a local high school student with valuable hands-on experience while preparing for a future career in the HVAC industry. Kelvin Carson, a rising Sumter County High School senior, recently completed the first week of an eight-week paid summer internship and is gaining practical experience alongside Parker’s Heating and Air...

Students in the Cosmetology program at South Georgia Technical College are expanding their skills this summer through a series of demonstrations led by experienced beauty professionals from the local community. Recently, Janeisha Ferguson of Luxe Me & Co. and Shaqutta Winstead of House of Diva, both of Americus, visited the SGTC campus to share their expertise and provide hands-on instruction to cosmetology students. Ferguson, an alumna of SGTC, active master cosmetologist,...

South Georgia Technical College Commercial Truck Driving graduate Jodie Caldwell is already hitting the road in her new career after securing employment with U.S. Xpress shortly after completing the program. Caldwell, who graduated from SGTC’s Commercial Truck Driving program in March, was recently contacted by Career Services Director Cynthia Carter while completing training in San Luis, Colorado. She was hired by U.S. Xpress, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, in early May and is...

Two South Georgia Technical College employees were recently recognized for their years of service and dedication to SkillsUSA during the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The SkillsUSA National Office annually honors volunteers whose commitment helps make the SkillsUSA Championships possible. The Years of Service (YOS) program recognizes individuals who contribute their time and expertise as technical committee members, judges, educators, and industry...

“Getting your GED is just a start,” said Gavin Wright, South Georgia Technical College 2026 GED Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) representative and speaker at the South Georgia Technical College 2026 Summer High School Equivalency graduation ceremony held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the SGTC Americus campus. Thirty students earned their General Educational Development (GED) Diploma and were recognized for that accomplishment. ...

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently met in the Odom Center on the Americus campus to review program developments and discuss current trends within the information technology industry. Advisory committees provide valuable industry input that helps SGTC maintain relevant, workforce-focused academic programs. During the meeting, CIS instructor Veronda Cladd shared updates on enrollment, curriculum improvements,...

South Georgia Technical College’s Career Services Department recently hosted a resume writing workshop for fourth-semester students in the Medical Assisting program, providing practical guidance as they prepare to enter the healthcare workforce. The workshop was facilitated by Cynthia Carter for students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program under the instruction of Sheri Bass. The goal of the session was to ensure that each student left with a polished and effective resume...

South Georgia Technical College recently held its annual car show, and Shannon Landon took home the Best in Show award for her 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator. Over 45 entries were on display including cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles. Landon’s Cougar also claimed first place in the old car (1900-1993) category, while second place went to Eric Soos for a 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II. Bubba Lewis’s 1993 Mustang Cobra earned third place in the group. Lewis took home first place...

AMERICUS, GA – The decision to change career paths and enroll in the aviation maintenance program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) proved to be life-changing for Chandler Holloway, a SGTC Aircraft Structural Technology graduate, who has built a successful 15-year career with Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah and now serves as a Customer Delivery Manager for one of the world's premier aircraft manufacturers. After graduating from Southland Academy, the alumnus initially enrolled...