Jets News

James Griffin of Oglethorpe, a 2019 graduate of the Aircraft Structural Technology (AST) program at South Georgia Technical College, recently visited his former instructor, Jason Wisham, to speak with students about industry expectations, on-the-job training, work ethic, and opportunities for career advancement. He also offered practical advice on how to secure employment and succeed in the field. Griffin has been employed for the past six years with Gulfstream Aerospace in...

South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets freshman Ja’Niya Broome was selected to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-American First Team for her performance on the court for the 2025 – 2026 season. She is only the 16th female player to receive the All-American designation in the college’s 21-year history of women’s basketball. Broome was also selected to the 2026 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Two-Year Coaches’ All-American team. She...

The Electrical Lineworker Apprentice (ELA) 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 its alignment with industry standards. During the meeting, committee members spoke with SGTC Academic Dean Brett Murray, WIOA Coordinator Sandhya Muljibhai, and Economic Development Assistant Tami Blount. Topics of discussion included...

The Americus Sisterhood Group recently demonstrated the power of community service and collective impact through a generous donation of personal hygiene items to the Jets Student Hygiene Pantry at South Georgia Technical College. This meaningful contribution helps ensure that students have access to essential everyday items, reducing barriers that may affect their ability to focus on academic success. The Jets Pantry provides ongoing support, allowing students to select needed items...

A collaboration between Georgia-Pacific and South Georgia Technical College is providing students with expanded opportunities to enter the electrical workforce through hands-on experience and industry engagement. Through the Electrical Apprenticeship Program, students are gaining practical experience while continuing their academic training, strengthening the connection between classroom instruction and real-world application. Barry Talley III of Leesburg has accepted a...

Joseph Mann of Americus has been hired as a full-time custodian for South Georgia Technical College’s Americus campus effective immediately. He will be reporting to the SGTC Director of Maintenance Jeff Moore and Vice President of Operations Karen Werling. As a custodian on the Americus campus, Mann will be responsible for maintaining and caring for the South Georgia Technical College buildings and facilities as well as other duties as assigned. Mann was previously employed...

South Georgia Technical College hosted a series of student workshops throughout the spring semester on both the Americus and Cordele campuses, covering topics designed to support academic success, personal well-being, and financial preparedness. Workshops included sessions on S.M.A.R.T. goal setting, financial literacy, and test anxiety. Each topic was presented on both campuses to ensure students across SGTC’s service area had access to the same valuable resources. The...

South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets sophomore guard Jaidyn Elam signed a letter of agreement to play basketball for the Division 1 Arkansas State Red Wolves basketball team for the 2026 – 2027 season. Arkansas State is in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and plays in the Sun Belt Conference. Jaidyn Elam, a 5’11” guard from Pontiac, MI, helped lead the Lady Jets to the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) regular season women’s basketball title with a 14 – 1 conference...

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....