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South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker students Landon Hays Morrison of Buena Vista and Mayco Huerta of Fort Valley were awarded the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s Flint Energies Scholarships for Electrical Lineworker students also earning a Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) license. “We are so appreciative of Flint Energies for providing this funding to the SGTC Foundation for our Electrical Lineworker students who incur additional expense to earn their...

New articulation agreements can lead to faster attainment of bachelor’s degrees Atlanta, Ga.--At a special ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead, leaders from The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Western Governors University (WGU) signed an expanded partnership agreement between the two institutions that will make it easier for graduates of the 22 TCSG colleges to continue their education at WGU. South Georgia Technical College is a member of the Technica...

Atlanta, Ga.—South Georgia Technical College Cosmetology Instructor Dorothea Lusane McKenzie and SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education student Keyara Williams represented South Georgia Technical College at the Technical College System of Georgia GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) and Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction conference in Atlanta. They were joined by 21 other top students and instructors from the Technical College System of Georgia...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Welding program at the Crisp County Center in Cordele. The meeting brought together faculty, administrators, and industry professionals to review program progress, discuss workforce needs, and explore opportunities for continued improvement. The advisory committee provides critical insight that helps SGTC ensure its technical programs remain relevant and aligned with industry standards....

The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical College’s Electrical Systems Technology program met recently in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus Campus. Instructors Patrick Owen (Americus) and Jeff Sheppard (Cordele) shared updates on curriculum changes, enrollment trends, student involvement in the community, and other program highlights. Advisory committee members offered valuable insight on emerging instructional methods, technology updates, and...

South Georgia Technical College’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program recently held its advisory committee meeting on the Americus campus to evaluate the program’s progress and discuss developments in the field of early childhood education. The advisory committee plays a vital role in helping SGTC faculty and staff continuously improve the program to meet industry needs and ensure student readiness. ECCE instructors Jaye Cripe (Americus campus) and Cambrette Hudson...

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a meeting of its Sports and Fitness Management Advisory Council in the James S. Peters Gymnasium on the Americus campus. The council, made up of industry professionals, provides guidance to help ensure SGTC’s programs remain relevant and aligned with workforce needs. Members contribute their expertise by offering feedback on curriculum, evaluating equipment and training standards, and helping prepare students for careers in the...

The Diesel Equipment Technology advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College recently met in the Morgan Transportation Building on the Americus campus to review program updates and discuss current needs within the field. Program instructor Chase Shannon led the meeting and shared information on program developments and future priorities. SGTC advisory committees are made up of local business and industry representatives who have a vested interest in the success of the...

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory meeting for its Business Technology programs on SGTC's Crisp campus in the boardroom. The Business Technology advisory committee members 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 recently convened its Barbering Advisory Committee on the Americus campus to discuss program updates and examine current trends shaping the barbering profession. The committee, made up of industry professionals and SGTC faculty, serves an important role in supporting the continued development of the college’s barbering and cosmetology programs. Barbering instructor Andre Robinson shared updates on enrollment, curriculum adjustments, student...

Eight South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Electrical Lineworker students were selected to receive the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s Southeastern Electric Exchange’s (S.E.E.) Electrical Lineworker Scholarships. The $1,000 scholarships were awarded to: Christopher Allen Gagliano of Covington, Michael Haas of Leesburg, Dereck Smith of Macon, Nathan Scheller of Nashville, Benjamin Luke Miller of Wadley, Carter Howard of Jeffersonville, Jhobany Perez of Lyons, and...

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Culinary Arts students from the Americus and Crisp County Center campuses gained valuable practical experience by catering the South Georgia Technical College Foundation Annual Donor Appreciation Dinner in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the campus recently. Approximately 200 guests attended the event. The SGTC Foundation Donor Dinner event is designed to thank the individuals who have supported the college and the...