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Mio Sakano (30) and Jamiah Gregory (23) were named All-American Honorable Mentions by the NJCAA.   South Georgia Technical College had two individuals from its nationally recognized 2024 – 2025 Lady Jets women’s basketball team to be selected as National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-American Honorable Mentions for their performance on the court for the 2024 – 2025 season.  This is only the third time in the program’s 20-year history that two players have been...

Students show off their paintings at the recent "Paint and Sip" event sponsored by SGTC's Office of Student Affairs.South Georgia Technical College students recently tapped into their artistic side during a “Paint and Sip” event hosted by the Office of Student Affairs. Participants followed an instructional video to create their own acrylic painting of a whimsical gnome on canvas. All painting materials were provided, along with snacks and drinks, creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere...

Pictured from left to right are current SGTC aviation student Audrey Pavik, Rick Willis, Owner of R&D Aeronautical, recent aviation maintenance graduate Andrew Diaz and WIOA Coordinator Sandhya Muljibhai.Andrew A. Diaz, a recent graduate of South Georgia Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program, has taken a significant step forward in his career after being hired as a part-time helicopter mechanic by Rick Willis, owner of R&D Aeronautical at the Jimmy Carter...

SGTC Student of Excellence winner Krista Hudson (right) with SGTC CIS instructor Veronda Cladd.Seated (l-R) are SGTC Student of Excellence nominees Hayleigh Jones, Chelsey Clay, Krista Hudson, Justin Wilson and Enola Papin. Standing (l-r) are their instructors Brenda Boone, Sharon Smith, Veronda Cladd, Mary Cross, and Chris Ballauer.Krista Hudson of Oglethorpe was honored recently as the South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence for April. Hudson, a Cybersecurity student, was...

Pictured with Hunter Raybon, proudly wearing his SGTC T-shirt is Sandhya Muljibhai, WIOA Coordinator.    South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance student, Hunter Raybon of Taylor County, was recently hired by Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center in Midland, Georgia (outside of Columbus, GA) as a full-time Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic.  He is set to graduate from the SGTC Aviation Maintenance Technology program in May.     Raybon took advantage of many of the services...

SGTC Dean of Adult Education Tracy Israel leads the recent meeting of the adult education advisory committee.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Adult Education advisory committee met recently in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus to discuss program updates, student success, and community engagement. Tracy Israel, SGTC Dean of Adult Education, along with program instructors, shared information about enrollment trends, curriculum developments,...

Former SGTC Lady Jets first assistant women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed is now the head women’s basketball coach at UNC Charlotte and she had the opportunity to watch her old team play at the NJCAA National Tournament in Casper, Wyoming this year.Casper, Wyoming - Former South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach Tomekia Reed became the ninth head women’s basketball coach for the UNC Charlotte 49ers in April of 2024 and she reconnected with the...

Pictured (l-r) are SGTC Marketing instructor Mary Cross with advisory committee members Alecia Pinckney, Alicia Green, Kayla Bowens, Andrea Tatum and Dr. David Finley.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 assists South Georgia Tech faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the program. SGTC’s Marketing Management...

Pictured are members of the Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College. Seated (l-r) are Nick Pandolfi, Harold Ergle, Dewey Turner and Jason McInvale. Standing (l-r) are Tami Blount, Brett Murray and Sandhya Muljibhai.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 key elements of the program and...

SGTC Lady Jets head coach Jason Carpenter is shown above (l) receiving the NJCAA Region XVII Coach of the Year plaque from an NJCAA official, prior to the Lady Jets opening game in the NJCAA National Tournament in Casper, Wyoming.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 the Year prior to his team’s first game in the NJCAA National...

Students show off their prizes during the recent SGTC Spring Fling at the Crisp County Center.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 Affairs. The celebration featured games like Bingo, cornhole, and ladderball, along with a high-energy Zumba class that got students moving. Attendees also enjoyed a hearty lunch of pulled pork, chicken, garden...

Jamiah Gregory, 23, led the Lady Jets in scoring with 16 points.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 round of the NJCAA Division 1 women’s basketball tournament in Casper, Wyoming.    The Lady Jets were down 13-points (57-44) with 4:35 remaining in the game.  Strong defense combined with a pressure press allowed the...