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Two brothers from Vienna, Georgia—Joshua and Luke Bartlett—are proving that a strong foundation in math and a supportive family can spark success in both the classroom and the workforce. Homeschooled by their mother, Heather Bartlett, a longtime wedding cake baker, the brothers developed independent thinking and a deep appreciation for learning early on. Joshua Bartlett earned his diploma in Electrical Systems Technology from South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) in 2023 under...

Christopher Sherwood of Butler was presented with the Lou Crouch Law Enforcement Scholarship by the South Georgia Technical College Foundation at the completion of the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy Class 25 – 01 graduation ceremony recently. Sherwood earned his Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy. He also received the LEA Academic Achievement Award for having the highest...

The South Georgia Technical College Foundation recognized Lou Crouch of Elko, Ga for his support of the SGTC Foundation during SGTC’s Law Enforcement Academy Class 25- 01 graduation ceremony in the John M. Pope Center on the Americus campus recently. “The SGTC Foundation is very pleased to recognize Lou Crouch today for his support of the college, the SGTC Foundation, and the Law Enforcement Academy and its students with this token of appreciation,” said SGTC Vice President of...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held the inaugural meeting of its Automation Technology Advisory Committee in the program’s classroom at the SGTC Crisp County Center. Instructor David Price welcomed faculty, administrators, and industry representatives to discuss the newly launched program. Topics included admissions requirements, financial aid options, dual enrollment opportunities, curriculum and course descriptions, and the available technical certificates of credit...

When Juan Alejo arrived in the United States from Monterrey, Mexico, at the age of 21, he brought with him an industrious spirit and a vision for a better future. That journey recently came full circle when he graduated from South Georgia Technical College with a diploma in Electrical Systems Technology. Alejo’s path began in earnest in 2015 when he joined PRODMOD Manufacturing in Ellaville, Georgia, as an electrical helper. Over time, he rose through the ranks and has spent the...

South Georgia Technical College recently held its Fall 2025 High School Equivalency graduation ceremony in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the SGTC Americus campus. Thirty-six students earned their General Educational Development (GED) Diploma or High School Equivalency and were recognized for that accomplishment. James Ingram, South Georgia Technical College Adult Education Instructor at Sumter County Corrections, was the guest speaker at the event, which...

The Precision Machining and Manufacturing program and the Welding and Joining Technology program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a joint advisory committee meeting on the college’s Americus campus. The session took place in the welding classroom of the McClendon Building and brought together faculty and industry professionals to discuss the current state of the programs and gather feedback for continued growth and improvement. The purpose of the advisory...

Eighteen students from South Georgia Technical College’s Practical Nursing program were honored in a recent pinning ceremony held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and administrators, the graduates took part in the time-honored tradition celebrating their entry into the nursing profession. SGTC President Dr. John Watford welcomed those in attendance and congratulated the graduates on their...

South Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing student Brittany Wills of Ellaville was selected to receive the initial endowed Charles Jenkins Practical Nursing Scholarship. She was nominated for this honor by her instructors Jennifer Childs and Christine Rundle. Wills is graduating from the SGTC Practical Nursing program this fall and has been working as an EMT while also attending college full-time. “I am so appreciative of this scholarship,” said Wills. “This has been...

Two South Georgia Technical College Precision Machining and Manufacturing students were recognized with Gene Haas Foundation Scholarships for their outstanding academic efforts and work ethics. Jake Pittman, SGTC Precision Machining and Manufacturing Instructor recommended them for the scholarships. Ayden Niette of Butler and Gerald Larkey, III of Americus were selected as the Gene Haas Foundation scholarship recipients by the South Georgia Technical College Foundation. SGTC...

Maiyah Willis, a dedicated Aviation Maintenance student at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), recently shared her powerful story of how the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program has transformed her life during a recent meeting of the Middle Flint Workforce Development Board in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on SGTC’s Americus campus. Encouraged by her grandmother and determined to pursue a career in aviation despite no prior knowledge of the...

A new scholarship fund at South Georgia Technical College has been established and endowed in honor of SGTC 2025 Alumni of the Year Charles Jenkins Sr., of Columbus, GA. The Charles Jenkins Practical Nursing scholarship will be administered by the SGTC Foundation. The scholarship was endowed by his son, Jonathan and his wife, Paige Jenkins, and their sons Sam and Andrew. Charles Jenkins is a 1967 graduate of the South Georgia Technical and Vocational School Practical...