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   South Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and offers career and technical education programs for all regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability or national origin.  Fall semester starts August 17th and it is not too late to apply.    The two-year residential technical college offers associate of applied science degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs.  Students may obtain associate degrees in accounting,...

    South Georgia Technical College has now placed a total of 25 interactive touchscreen monitor displays in classrooms and meeting areas on its Americus and Crisp County Center campuses to assist students with interactive learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.    “We had ordered several of these interactive touchscreen displays for the different instructional areas before the pandemic forced us to physically close our campus Spring Semester,” said South Georgia Technical...

    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 opportunities.     Technical Certificates of credit in Accounting are also available but it usually takes at least three semesters.  However, individuals interested in accounting can start with at least two...

    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 Academy graduates are also only 10 classes away from obtaining their associate degree.  The only classes needed...

   Eight South Georgia Technical College graduating students from the Caterpillar Think Big Heavy Equipment Diesel Technology program were awarded Adrian “Goose” Johnson tool scholarships in memory of former CAT Thompson Tractor Think Big student Adrian “Goose” Johnson.     The eight students recognized with the 2020 Adrian “Goose” Johnson tool scholarships were:  Lance Garrett, Noa James, Brett Lacy, Colton Rains, Caleb Smith, Quinton Zirlott, Garrett Sanford, and Clay...

Jackson, Miss. -  Former South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets assistant women’s basketball coach and Georgia Southwestern State University standout player, Tomekia Reed, has been offered a four-year contract extension as the head women’s basketball coach at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi.     “I am extremely thankful and honored that President Thomas Hudson and Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson saw fit for me to remain at the helm of the...

    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 certificate of credit one-semester online options include:  Microsoft Word Application Specialist (9 credit hours), Microsoft Excel...

   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 both the Americus and Crisp County Center campuses. Social distancing guidelines will be observed.    Students who register for Fall Semester classes will receive a South Georgia Tech face mask as well as a free t-shirt with the new slogan, “Moving Forward at SGTC,” while supplies last.  Refreshments will also be available.  Students may...

   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 presented Summers with a plaque for his service.     Summers retired from his position effective June 30th, 2020.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the college was unable to host a retirement reception for...

   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 is a major priority as we move forward and continue to offer students and business...

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 at South Georgia Technical College.      Americus Civitan Club President Dale Davis presented South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford with the donation recently.  “On behalf of South Georgia Technical College and the South Georgia Technical...

    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 unbeaten regular season conference record under head coach James Frey with an 18 – 0 performance to capture the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) regular season...