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Iliana Yanez-Virgen joins South Georgia Technical College at Accounting Technician on the Americus campus.Iliana Yanez-Virgen of Americus has been hired as an Accounting Technician for the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently.  She will report to Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe.    Yanez-Virgen worked for Citizens Bank of Americus as an Accounting Clerk for the past three years.  She is a graduate of Georgia...

The future of teaching Georgia agriculture workers is being expanded by SGTC and AGCO.By Preslee Owen, WALB-TV MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) -AGCO, a global leader in agricultural machinery and technology, is excited to announce a new partnership with South Georgia Technical College as part of the AGCO NexTECH program. This collaboration will integrate AGCO-specific curriculum and resources into the college’s existing diesel technology program, equipping students with the skills needed to become...

SGTC Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Josh Curtin (facing forward) leads students in a workshop on using the Focus2 Career education and career planning platform.Students at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) in Americus recently participated in a workshop on using the Focus2 Career, an online self-guided career and education planning system. Josh Curtin, SGTC's Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, led the session, guiding students on how to set up accounts and...

SGTC Auto Collision Repair Technology instructor Starlyn Sampson (second of left) is shown above with several of his students who are currently working to complete the Auto Collision Repair program at SGTC.   Like it or not, accidents happen.  If you happen to be in a vehicle when one of those unfortunate accidents take place, individuals with the skills to make those necessary repairs can become every driver’s friend.    South Georgia Technical College offers Auto Collision Repair...

Tyechia Tullis is shown above with an SGTC “Bridging the Gap” t-shirt after registering for the core classes for the LPN to RN Bridge program for C-term which begins October 16.   Tyechia Tullis of Buena Vista drove an hour and ten minutes one way for over a year to attend the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Practical Nursing program classes from August 2021 to August 2022.  She graduated from the program and is currently working as a licensed practical nurse for...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford is shown above accepting a check from SGTC Foundation Executive Director Su Ann Bird from the funds donated to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation by SGTC faculty and staff for Hurricane Relief for the employees of Southeastern Technical College impacted by Hurricane Helene. Many of the South Georgia Tech employees who gave generously to their sister college employees are also shown.   South Georgia Technical College...

Student of Excellence winner Barbara Chestnut (left) and SGTC Criminal Justice Technology instructor Teresa McCookNominees for SGTC’s Student of Excellence Award for October were (front row, L-R) Fabiola San Martin Garcia, Chinequia Johnson, Barbara Chestnut, Tera Parker, Kanijah Foster, Keyona Bell, and Kimberly Nipper. Back row (l-r) are nominating instructors Andre Robinson, Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie, Teresa McCook, Ricky Watzlowick, Jaye Cripe, Jeana Yawn, and Christine Rundle.South...

SGTC Drafting student Henry Johnson is shown above with his instructor Christie Hudson.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Drafting Technology student, Henry Johnson, was selected to participate in an internship at International Paper in Oglethorpe, GA, in the Engineering Document Support Control department.    Johnson is the fifth SGTC student to participate in the internship opportunity at International Paper and he has been working under the leadership of Rick Nelson, Document Control...

Don’t forget to register for the #GACECareerFair to view registered employers and sign up for sessions. https://www.gace.org/Career-Fair South Georgia Technical College is partnering with over 40 colleges and universities across the state of Georgia this year to host the GACE (Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers) Statewide Career Fair on Wednesday, October 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, Georgia. A variety of employers will be seeking college students and...

SGTC faculty, staff, students, and ARAMARK employees gather for the memorial Balloon release in honor of Shirley Trice.   South Georgia Technical College faculty, staff, students and ARAMARK employees honored the memory of long-time SGTC Cafeteria Director Shirley Trice with a memorial balloon release on Friday, October 4th on the SGTC campus outside of the Lonnie Sweat Cafeteria.    Trice passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. ...

South Georgia Technical College President John Watford (l to r)) is shown above with the first place Ginger Starlin State Farm team of Jarrod Sells, Payne Sells, and Peyton Sells and SGTC Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach Jason Carpenter is shown in the back.   The Ginger Starlin State Farm golf team consisting of Payne, Jarrod and Peyton Sells captured first place and “Red Jackets” with a score of 45 at the 10th annual South Georgia Technical College Jets Booster Club Sparky...

Ladaisha Rumph joins SGTC as Adult Education Instructor.Ladaisha Rumph joins SGTC as Adult Education Instructor.South Georgia Technical College has hired Ladaisha Rumph of Montezuma as an Adult Education instructor for SGTC’s Adult Education/GED department, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  She will be reporting to Vice President of Operations Karen Werling and SGTC Dean of Adult Education Tracy Israel.    In her new role with the South Georgia Tech Adult Education Department,...