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Two South Georgia Technical College employees were recently recognized for their years of service and dedication to SkillsUSA during the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. The SkillsUSA National Office annually honors volunteers whose commitment helps make the SkillsUSA Championships possible. The Years of Service (YOS) program recognizes individuals who contribute their time and expertise as technical committee members, judges, educators, and industry...

“Getting your GED is just a start,” said Gavin Wright, South Georgia Technical College 2026 GED Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) representative and speaker at the South Georgia Technical College 2026 Summer High School Equivalency graduation ceremony held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the SGTC Americus campus. Thirty students earned their General Educational Development (GED) Diploma and were recognized for that accomplishment. ...

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently met in the Odom Center on the Americus campus to review program developments and discuss current trends within the information technology industry. Advisory committees provide valuable industry input that helps SGTC maintain relevant, workforce-focused academic programs. During the meeting, CIS instructor Veronda Cladd shared updates on enrollment, curriculum improvements,...

South Georgia Technical College’s Career Services Department recently hosted a resume writing workshop for fourth-semester students in the Medical Assisting program, providing practical guidance as they prepare to enter the healthcare workforce. The workshop was facilitated by Cynthia Carter for students enrolled in the Medical Assisting program under the instruction of Sheri Bass. The goal of the session was to ensure that each student left with a polished and effective resume...

South Georgia Technical College recently held its annual car show, and Shannon Landon took home the Best in Show award for her 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator. Over 45 entries were on display including cars, trucks, SUVs and motorcycles. Landon’s Cougar also claimed first place in the old car (1900-1993) category, while second place went to Eric Soos for a 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II. Bubba Lewis’s 1993 Mustang Cobra earned third place in the group. Lewis took home first place...

AMERICUS, GA – The decision to change career paths and enroll in the aviation maintenance program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) proved to be life-changing for Chandler Holloway, a SGTC Aircraft Structural Technology graduate, who has built a successful 15-year career with Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah and now serves as a Customer Delivery Manager for one of the world's premier aircraft manufacturers. After graduating from Southland Academy, the alumnus initially enrolled...

Two big free events will be held at South Georgia Technical College on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The annual South Georgia Technical College Father’s Day Car Show will be held one week earlier this year and it will be combined with an SGTC Aviation Open House. The car show will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and the SGTC Aviation Maintenance Open House will be held on that same day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. “This is a great opportunity for the community to come out to South...

South Georgia Technical College will be hosting face-to-face Fall Semester Registration on Tuesday, June 23rd on both the Americus and Crisp County Center campuses. The Americus registration will start in Hicks Hall and the Crisp County Center registration will begin in the main lobby area. Students who register for Fall Semester classes will receive a free South Georgia Tech t-shirt with the new slogan, “Doers & Makers,” while supplies last. Students interested in on-campus housing...

Flint Energies Youth and Education Specialist Blair Brown toured the South Georgia Technical College campus with SGTC President Dr. John Watford and SGTC Vice President of Institutional Advancement and SGTC Foundation Executive Director Su Ann Bird recently. Brown also presented SGTC President Dr. John Watford with a check from the Flint Energies Foundation for the SGTC Electrical Lineworker program students. The grant is designed to help Electrical Lineworker students who are also...

Magnolia Manor Senior Living President and CEO Hill Fort presented the South Georgia Technical College Foundation with a donation to the Magnolia Manor Senior Living endowed scholarship in memory of long-time employee Barbara Mitchell recently. This scholarship will help fund life-changing benefits for South Georgia Technical College students for many years to come. Barbara Mitchell joined the Magnolia Manor organization in 1985 and was serving as the Vice President of Clinical...

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Law Enforcement Academy is offering several professional development and specialized training opportunities for law enforcement personnel this summer. The academy will host Leadership in Public Safety: Theory and Practice from June 22 through July 1. The course, which satisfies supervision levels 1, 2, and 3 leadership requirements, will be held daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The registration fee is $50, and the deadline to register is June...

The Flint Energies Foundation has awarded a $25,000 grant to the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Linemen Program to provide scholarships for students pursuing careers in electrical lineworker training. The scholarships are designed to help alleviate the financial burden of education and training by covering tuition and related program expenses. In addition to supporting students, the scholarships will help address workforce needs within the electric utility industry by preparing...