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Students in the Cosmetology program at South Georgia Technical College continued expanding their skills this summer through additional demonstrations led by SGTC graduates and faculty, providing hands-on instruction in specialized techniques used throughout the beauty industry. Recent SGTC Cosmetology graduate Alicia Knight returned to campus to present a bead extension tutorial, guiding students through the step-by-step process of applying hair extensions. The demonstration included...

Fourteen students in the South Georgia Technical College Nail Technology program recently showcased their creativity, technical ability, and professionalism during the program’s annual Nail Technology Competition on the Americus campus. The competition provided students with an opportunity to demonstrate the techniques and skills they have developed through hands-on instruction while preparing for careers in the beauty and wellness industry. Top honors were awarded to Alasia Colwell...

The Gene Haas Foundation donated $18,000 to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently to support Precision Machining and Manufacturing scholarships and student competition teams highlighting the CNC/Manufacturing programs such as SkillsUSA and SAE teams. Haas Automation, Inc., which manufactures economical and reliable machine tools, is known as America’s Machine Tool Builder. Gene Haas founded Haas Automation, Inc. in 1983 and this company is currently the largest...

South Georgia Technical College’s Career Services Department recently hosted mock interviews for fourth-semester students in the Medical Assisting program, providing practical guidance for the students as they prepare to enter the healthcare workforce. The mock interviews were conducted by SGTC Director of Career Services Cynthia Carter and SGTC WIOA Coordinator Sandhya Muljibhai for students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program under the instruction of Sheri Bass. The goal of the...

Albany, GA - Over 20 South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance and Aircraft Structural Technology students traveled to Albany recently to tour Thrush Aircraft Factory. “A well-structured industry visit goes far beyond a simple tour,” said SGTC Aircraft Structural Technology instructor Jason Wisham. “It bridges the gap between classroom theory, academic knowledge, hands-on training, and real-world application.” South Georgia Technical College Aviation...

Approximately 60 rising tenth, eleventh, twelfth grade and recent high school graduate students from 10 different counties and two states completed the five-day, four-night South Georgia Technical College Summer Bridge STEM camp to learn more about the educational and career opportunities available in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. SGTC and Chattahoochee Flint RESA partnered to host the event with grant funding. “This may be the single best high school...

Approximately 60 rising tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade students as well as recent graduates from 10 different counties and two states are attending the South Georgia Technical College Summer Bridge STEM camp to learn more about the educational and career opportunities available in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields. SGTC and Chattahoochee Flint RESA partnered to host the event with grant funding. The theme of the camp is “Fueling Minds, Driving...

Approximately 100 Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Dealer’s Service Technology and CAT Heavy Equipment Dealer’s Service Technology Electrical Power Generation students, their parents, family members, and Caterpillar Dealers from across the Southeastern United States attended a special Fall Semester Registration/Orientation session at South Georgia Technical College recently. South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford welcomed the group to the Betty Deriso Pope...

Approximately 20 John Deere Ag Technology students, parents, and family members from across the Southeastern United States attended a Fall Semester Registration/Orientation session at South Georgia Technical College in the John M. Pope Center on the Americus campus. South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford welcomed the group and thanked each of them for choosing South Georgia Technical College and the Agriculture Technology program for their education and...

South Georgia Technical College is adding two new academic programs this fall to help fill positions needed for high demand careers, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford. Classes begin Tuesday, August 17. Students still have time to sign up. Registration is set for August 13. Beginning Fall semester, South Georgia Tech will be offering Practical Nursing Essentials for high school students. This program is tuition-free through dual enrollment and is a great way for high school...

The South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy recently hosted Leadership in Public Safety: Theory & Practice, an intensive leadership development course designed to help current and aspiring public safety professionals strengthen their leadership skills and better serve their agencies and communities. The course was led by Law Enforcement Academy Director James Mitchell and Instructor Joshua Blake. Rather than focusing solely on supervisory roles or rank, the program...

Jason Wisham, South Georgia Technical College Aircraft Structural Technology instructor, was the recipient of a “Rocket Stove” made by South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Welding Instructor Thomas Mayo and the Crisp County Center welding students. The students crafted the “Rocket Stove,” out of scrap metal and donated it to the SGTC Foundation to help raise funds for SkillsUSA competitions. A rocket stove is an ultra-efficient, wood burning stove that uses an...