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SGTC is changing lives through an outstanding workforce education and helping students with funding opportunities to gain the education that will help them attain the career of a lifetime.     South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced that South Georgia Tech has been awarded a $1,029,733 Supplemental Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education (SAIHE) grant for additional funds for its students affected by COVID-19.     “The entire amount of this grant...

Shown above are the SGTC Student Government Association leaders and advisors.     The South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) recently held its first meeting of the 2021-2022 academic year. The SGA is composed of student representatives from different program areas.      The SGA will plan events for students on campus as well as community service events. “Each student (at SGTC) pays a student activity fee,” said Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs...

SGTC Board members Jake Everett, Don Porter, Michael Coley and SGTC President Dr. John Watford along with board member Grant Buckley all participated in the 7th annual Jets Booster Club Sparky Reeves Classic Golf Tournament recently.   South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors member Michael Coley was presented with his prize winnings from the SGTC Jets Booster Club Sparky Reeves Golf Classic recently.  Coley won for the prize for the longest drive at 7th annual Classic that...

Shown above is SGTC President Dr. John Watford talking with the CAT Think Big Advisory Committee members recently.Shown above is SGTC President Dr. John Watford talking with the CAT Think Big Advisory Committee members recently.Americus, GA – South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford met with representatives from six Caterpillar Dealers from across the Southeastern United States, during the “ThinkBIG” Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology Advisory Committee...

The South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Financial Aid Office hosted a Financial Aid 101 workshop for currently enrolled students recently to encourage current students to complete the 2021 – 2022 FASFA for the new school year.     “Filling out the FASFA can be overwhelming for some students.  At the workshop we explained more about the Financial Aid process as well as provide guidance for students who need some assistance in filling out the online forms,” explained...

The South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center’s Accounting, Business Technology and Marketing Management programs recently held an advisory meeting on SGTC’s Crisp campus in the LaPorte auditorium.    Members of SGTC’s Accounting, Business Technology and Marketing Management advisory committee met with Business Technology instructor Teresa Jolly and Accounting/Marketing instructor Karen Bloodworth.  The members reviewed all aspects of the programs with advisory club members...

The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive on Tuesday, November 9 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on the campus of South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) in Americus. The blood drive will be held in the Hicks Hall student union on the Americus campus, and all eligible donors are encouraged to participate. Students from the SGTC Practical Nursing program wil By taking a moment from your day to donate, you may be giving someone else a chance at life. A single blood donation can be...

Rose Leggett of Byromville, GA, has been hired as a full-time Mathematics Instructor for South Georgia Technical College’s Crisp County Center Campus, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  Leggett will report to Julie Partain, Dean of Enrollment Management on the Crisp County Center, and SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs David Kuipers. “South Georgia Technical College is pleased to be able to offer this math instructor position to an individual...

Ken Coptias joins SGTC as full-time Commercial Truck Driving Instructor. Kenneth R. Coptsias of Plains has been hired as a new full-time Commercial Truck Driving Instructor for South Georgia Technical College effective immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. Coptsias will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs and lead CDL Instructor Robert Cook. “The need for commercial truck drivers is growing and as a result our CDL training program...

SGTC Director of Career Services Cynthia Carter (standing) addresses students at a recent workshop on career development. Seated (l-r) are guest speakers Nichole Adams, Kawain Reese, and Chris Walker.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a workshop for students to engage and educate them on the topic of workforce readiness. The event was held in the Hicks Hall student union on the Americus campus with 54 students in attendance. Cynthia Carter, Career Services Director at SGTC,...

SGTC Student of Excellence overall winner Ginger Money (left) and nominees (top row) Sani Aliyu, Chanda Deriso, Jameelah Williams, (bottom row) Charlie Laster, Tyras Washington, and Coronda Williams.Ginger Money of Preston was recently honored as the overall Student of Excellence on the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Americus campus. A student in the Early Childhood Care and Education program, Money was nominated by her instructor, Jaye Cripe. Each month, students from select...

South Georgia Technical College will host a blood drive on Thursday, November 4, in Cordele.South Georgia Technical College will host a blood drive for the American Red Cross on Thursday, November 4, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the college’s Crisp County Center in Cordele. All eligible donors from throughout the community are encouraged to participate. By taking a moment from your day to donate, you may be giving someone else a chance at life. A single blood donation can be...