BLOG: 5 Reasons Why Summer Classes Make Sense

Let’s face it: school is probably the last thing you want to think about right now. For many graduating high school students and current college students, summer is a time to rest. A time to relax. A time to do whatever – not school. But hear me out – summer is also the perfect time to sign up for a few classes at South Georgia Technical College. Whether you’re fresh out of high school or already a college student, here are five reasons to consider signing up for summer semester...



SGTC President Watford speaks at Central Georgia Technical College graduation

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (r) and his wife, Barbara, are shown above in their academic regalia for the keynote address at Central Georgia Technical College.   Dr. Watford spoke to over 7,000 individuals including the graduates who received an associate degree, diploma, technical certificate of credit or General Education Diploma (GED) from Central Georgia Technical College.    Dr. Watford is in his third year at President of South Georgia Technical...



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South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (r) and his wife, Barbara, are shown above in their academic regalia for the keynote address at Central Georgia Technical College.



SGTC Early Childhood Advisory Committee Meets for Spring Semester

Early Childhood Care and Education advisory committee members stand together following their semi-annual advisory meeting. Left to right: Jaye Cripe, Verneda Johnson, Monica Warren, Lisa Penton, Monica Jennings, Andrea Oates.South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) early childhood care and education (ECCE) program advisory committees met recently on the college’s Americus campus to discuss the current state of the program and the industry as a whole. The purpose of the advisory...



Adrian “Goose” Johnson scholarship endowed at South Georgia Technical College

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford is shown above presenting the framed certificate for the endowed Adrian “Goose” Johnson CAT Thompson Tractor scholarship to Amber, Sarah, and Kelly Johnson at the 2019 CAT Dealer Graduation Dinner. South Georgia Technical College students in the Caterpillar Think Big Heavy Equipment Diesel Technology program were fond of wearing special dark blue t-shirts imprinted with a gaggle of geese and the words “Fly High Goose” in...



SGTC President Emeritus Reeves honored at Outstanding Eagle Scout recognition dinner

Boy Scouts of America South Georgia Council Development Director Sam McCord and South Georgia Council Scout Executive Matt Hart are shown above (l to r) with South Georgia Technical College President Emeritus Sparky Reeves who was recognized with the 2019 Outstanding Eagle Scout Award. Dr. Ben Andrews is shown presenting Reeves with the framed plaque. South Georgia Technical College President Emeritus Sparky Reeves was honored with the 2019 Outstanding Eagle Scout Award at a special...



South Georgia Technical College’s Mitchell of Eastman becomes first REACH student to graduate from a Georgia Technical College

Keisha Hull, Senior Manager for REACH Georgia, was at the graduation to congratulate Mitchell on her accomplishment. Jamera Mitchell of Eastman had a dream - a dream to attend college after graduation from high school. The REACH Georgia program helped make that dream become a reality recently when she earned her associate degree of applied science in Culinary Arts from South Georgia Technical College in Americus, GA.   Mitchell was the first REACH Georgia student to enroll and...



South Georgia Technical College attends Quitman County High School Signing Day

South Georgia Technical College Admissions Director Whitney Crisp is shown above (c) with Tekela Thornton (left), who will be enrolling in Cosmetology this fall at SGTC. Britney Davis (shown right) will be entering the SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education program in the fall.Georgetown, Ga - South Georgia Technical College Admissions Director Whitney Crisp attended the Quitman County High School Academic and Career signing day at the Quitman County High School Bussey-Kendrick Gymnasium...



Caterpillar Dealers host graduation dinner for 2019 CAT graduates

A capacity crowd of South Georgia Technical College Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Dealer’s Service Technician and Electric Power Generation graduates, their families and CAT dealer representatives gathered prior to graduation for a dinner sponsored by the CAT dealers for their graduates in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center.Americus, GA – Caterpillar dealers from Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee hosted a dinner for the South Georgia Technical College...



South Georgia Tech Honors John Deere Tech Graduates

John Deere Tech program graduates stand with their instructor, Matthew Burks (right), in front of a John Deere tractor following their graduation ceremony.The South Georgia Technical College John Deere Tech program ushered in 13 new technicians to the field at its annual graduation banquet recently. The students were awarded with a completion award plaque from John Deere for completing the two-year program, and later went on to receive their Associate of Applied Science Degree...



South Georgia Technical College hosts Spring 2019 commencement ceremony

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford is shown above with Christopher Waller, a high school student from Marion County who earned a diploma in Automotive Technology prior to his high school graduation. He has been accepted into the South Georgia Technical College Caterpillar Think Big Heavy Equipment Diesel Technology program this fall and will be returning to South Georgia Tech to earn his associate degree.   The proud past and promising future of South Georgia...



SGTC Foundation hosts Donor Appreciation Dinner

SGTC President Dr. John Watford is shown above (r) with John and Alice Argo who were recognized at the SGTC Foundation Donor Dinner for being members of the Scholars Club for their life time giving. The Argo’s also endowed the John and Alice Argo Aviation Maintenance scholarship for aviation students at South Georgia Tech. They were also recognized as members of the 2018 President’s Club.Americus, GA – The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Foundation paid tribute to over 200 of...