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South Georgia Technical College Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and GOAL Coordinator Josh Curtin has announced the members of the college’s internal screening committee for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), the statewide program recognizing excellence among technical college students. The committee will interview students nominated by SGTC instructors and select four finalists to advance in the college’s GOAL process. This year’s screening committee...

South Georgia Technical College students, faculty and staff recently gathered on the Americus campus for the college’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month program and walk, featuring 17-year breast cancer survivor Cathy Dukes Merritt as guest speaker. SGTC Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Josh Curtin welcomed those attending and helped open the program before Academic Dean Ashley Dukes introduced Merritt, her mother. Dukes described Merritt as a devoted mother and...

For Angie Johnson and her daughter, Kenyatta Johnson, enrolling in South Georgia Technical College’s Early Childhood Care and Education program at the Crisp County Center began as a practical step toward advancing their careers. It has become much more than that. The women operate a childcare center, and both initially planned to complete only a technical certificate of credit. With encouragement from Early Childhood Care and Education instructor Cambrette Hudson, they continued their...

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Electrical Systems Technology program. The committee met with SGTC instructors and administrators to review the program and discuss industry needs, workforce expectations, and opportunities for students. Electrical Systems Technology instructors Patrick Owen, who teaches on the Americus campus, and Jeff Sheppard, who teaches at the Crisp County Center in Cordele, met with committee members to discuss the...

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a Financial Literacy Workshop for students on its Americus campus, giving participants an opportunity to learn practical strategies for managing money and making informed financial decisions. The workshop was held in the Hicks Hall student center and focused on financial topics students may encounter as they move through college, enter the workforce, and take on greater personal financial responsibilities. Charlene Pennymon, Vice...

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Accounting and Business Technology programs on the Americus campus. Accounting instructor Brenda Boone and Business Technology instructor Sharon Smith met with committee members to review the programs and discuss current industry needs, workforce expectations, and ways to keep instruction aligned with the skills employers are seeking. Advisory committee meetings provide an important connection between...

Peachtree City, GA – South Georgia Technical College’s Student Affairs Assistant Peiare Adderley was selected to receive the Excellence in Student Affairs Award for the college during the Technical College System of Georgia Student Affairs Summit in Peachtree City, GA. Adderley was one of 22 nominees representing TCSG institutions across the state. The Excellence in Student Affairs Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to student success through their service,...

Joshua Watzlowick of Leesburg, GA has been promoted to the South Georgia Technical College Maintenance and Fleet Technician position, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. Watzlowick will report to SGTC Maintenance Director Jeff Moore and SGTC Vice President of Operations Karen Werling. Watzlowick joined South Georgia Technical College as a Maintenance Technician in 2023. He is a graduate of Lee County High School and Albany Technical College where he studied CPU repair. He...

The members of the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) chapter participated with the workers at Perfect Care Retirement Center in an activity day for residents at the assisted living and memory care facility. SGTC National Technical Honor Society members helped Activities Director Angie Bell with a planned game of Bingo for the residents. The NTHS students at South Georgia Technical College are giving back to the community as...

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory meeting for its Business Technology program in the boardroom at SGTC's Crisp County Center. The Business Technology advisory committee met with Business Technology instructors Teresa Jolly and Nicole Turner. The members reviewed all aspects of the program to ensure it is up to date with the latest trends and changes in the business and administrative technology industries. The purpose of the advisory committee meetings is to...

South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice students recently learned more about career opportunities in emergency communications during a visit from Kaitlyn Adams of the Crisp County E911 Center. Adams, a Tele III/CTO with Crisp County E911, has worked as a dispatcher for five years. She is also a South Georgia Technical College student currently pursuing an associate degree in Criminal Justice through online classes. Criminal Justice instructor Teresa Hall McCook invited Adams...

For Porsha Ingram and her daughter, Shakiya McDonald, South Georgia Technical College has been more than a place to earn credentials. It has become part of a family journey built around education, encouragement and career growth. Ingram is currently completing the Practical Nursing program at SGTC and is scheduled to graduate in December. McDonald recently completed SGTC’s Phlebotomy program and is now working as a certified phlebotomist at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. She also...