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South Georgia Technical College Business Technology Instructor Teresa Jolly is shown above with one of her Business Technology students who took top honors in state and national competition last year.    South Georgia Technical College is offering two Business Technology Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) options that can be taken completely online Fall Semester.  Classes start August 17th and it is not too late to sign up for this great program that might unlock new career...

South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice students shown above working a fake crime scene investigation.    Looking for a career field that will lead to a great career after just one semester?  South Georgia Technical College is offering a Criminal Justice Fundamentals technical certificate of credit (TCC) that can be completed online Fall Semester.  Financial aid is available and SGTC is currently registering for Fall semester.  Classes start August 17th.    SGTC Law Enforcement...

Shown above are the SGTC Thompson Tractor CAT students who were awarded the 2020 Adrian “Goose” Johnson tool scholarships. Shown (top left to right) are: Colton Rains, Caleb Smith, and Brett Lacy. Shown (bottom l to r) are: Lance Garrett, Noa James, and Quinton Zirlot. Not shown are: Garrett Sanford, and Clay Stewart.   Eight South Georgia Technical College graduating students from the Caterpillar Think Big Heavy Equipment Diesel Technology program were awarded Adrian “Goose”...

South Georgia Technical College Computer Information Systems Instructor Andrea Ingram is shown above working with one of her students.    Looking for a great career opportunity!  Now is the perfect time to sign up for a Computer Information or Networking Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit at South Georgia Technical College.  Three different certificates can be obtained completely on-line in one semester and can help you move forward toward a great career!    The three technical...

SGTC Bobble Head ACE is showing off the new South Georgia Tech “Moving Forward” t-shirt. South Georgia Tech is hosting Fall Semester registration July 21st, 22nd, and 23rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students who sign up for Fall semester classes will receive an SGTC mask and a free t-shirt with the “Moving Forward” slogan while supplies last.   South Georgia Technical College will be hosting face-to-face Fall Semester Registration from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on July 2st, 22nd, and 23rd on...

South Georgia Technical College Chairman of the SGTC Board of Directors Jimmy Davis is shown above (l to r) with Wally Summers and SGTC President Dr. John Watford at the July Board of Directors meeting.   Former South Georgia Technical College Vice President of Economic Development Wally Summers was recognized at the South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors July meeting recently for his economic development impact on the college and the communities that it serves.  The Board...

South Georgia Technical College announces reorganization changes for the 2020-2021 year.   South Georgia Technical College has reorganized some administrative responsibilities in response to the 2021 budget cuts imposed on all state agencies due to the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus.      “The challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are unprecedented,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  “The health and safety of our students and employees...

Americus Civitan Club President Dale Davis (right) is shown above presenting a check to South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (left) for the Americus Civitan Club’s endowed scholarship for nursing students at South Georgia Technical College.The Americus Civitan Club continued its support of South Georgia Technical College and the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently by making a donation to the club’s licensed practical nursing endowed scholarship fund...

Ricka “Maka” Jackson is shown above playing for Texas Tech University as a junior. The former South Georgia Technical College standout will be a senior this coming season.    Former South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets basketball star Ricka “Maka” Jackson is a rising senior at Texas Tech in Lubbock, TX, and she was spotlighted recently by the Texas Tech Lady Raiders.  Jackson played for the Lady Jets from 2017 – 2019.     Jackson helped lead the Lady Jets to their first...

South Georgia Technical College’s Lady Jets are shown above after winning the NJCAA District J tournament in South Carolina and clinching the opportunity to go to the NJCAA National Tournament for their fourth consecutive year. Unfortunately, the tournament was cancelled and now the 2020-2021 season has been moved back to a January 2021 start and limited to 22 games.   Basketball at South Georgia Technical College and other National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) colleges has...

South Georgia Technical College Marketing Instructor Mary Cross is shown above working with a student on an online marketing assignment.    Interested in a career in marketing or just want to learn how to promote your business better?  South Georgia Technical College is offering a Marketing Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit that can be completed completely online in one semester this fall.  Classes start August 17th and it is not too late to apply and register.     “This is a...

Shown above (l to r) are Amneh Laursen, Chris Owens, and Monteze McCall who were awarded the Smarr-Smith Scholarships at South Georgia Technical College.Americus, GA – Three POST certified Criminal Justice Technology students were awarded the Smarr-Smith scholarship recently.  The three students will be officially recognized at South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy Class 20 – 02 graduation ceremony scheduled for December.    Amneh Laursen of Albany, Timothy Chris Owens...