Lady Jets News

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....

The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical College’s Electrical Systems Technology program met recently in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus Campus. Instructors Patrick Owen (Americus) and Jeff Sheppard (Cordele) shared updates on curriculum changes, enrollment trends, student involvement in the community, and other program highlights. Advisory committee members offered valuable insight on emerging instructional methods, technology updates, and...

South Georgia Technical College’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program recently held its advisory committee meeting on the Americus campus to evaluate the program’s progress and discuss developments in the field of early childhood education. The advisory committee plays a vital role in helping SGTC faculty and staff continuously improve the program to meet industry needs and ensure student readiness. ECCE instructors Jaye Cripe (Americus campus) and Cambrette Hudson...

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a meeting of its Sports and Fitness Management Advisory Council in the James S. Peters Gymnasium on the Americus campus. The council, made up of industry professionals, provides guidance to help ensure SGTC’s programs remain relevant and aligned with workforce needs. Members contribute their expertise by offering feedback on curriculum, evaluating equipment and training standards, and helping prepare students for careers in the...

The Diesel Equipment Technology advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College recently met in the Morgan Transportation Building on the Americus campus to review program updates and discuss current needs within the field. Program instructor Chase Shannon led the meeting and shared information on program developments and future priorities. SGTC advisory committees are made up of local business and industry representatives who have a vested interest in the success of the...