SGTC holds test stress workshop for students

SGTC Psychology Instructor Dr. Michele Seay led a Test Stress workshop for SGTC students on the Americus campus. South Georgia Technical College recently held a workshop focusing on ideas for erasing student anxiety. Dr. Michelle Seay, SGTC Psychology Instructor, was the guest speaker for the workshop, which was coordinated by Deo Cochran, SGTC Retention and Coaching Specialist. Dr. Seay gave the students in attendance a few tips and tricks to minimize and relieve stress. A few of the ideas...



Eshonda Blue of Innovative Senior Solutions to speak at SGTC African American History Program

Eshonda Blue will be the keynote speaker at South Georgia Technical College's African American History Program on March 16th.  Eshonda Blue, CEO and Co-Owner of Innovative Senior Solutions, will be the keynote speaker for this year’s African American History program at South Georgia Technical College. The program will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 11:00am in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on SGTC’s Americus campus, and the public is invited to attend. Blue...



Johnson named SGTC Student of Excellence for February

Janiyah Johnson (center) is pictured with SGTC Vice President for Academic Affairs David Kuipers (at right) and her nominating instructor Jaye Cripe (far left). Seated from left to right are Student of Excellence nominees Tiana Reese, Rachael Johnson, Shermel McCluster, Kyle Biggs, Janiyah Johnson, Stefanie Turner, and Summer Driver. Standing, from left to right, are SGTC Academic Deans Vanessa Wall and Dr. Andrea Oates, nominating instructors Xavier Jackson, Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie, Teresa...



MOWR Spotlight: Kristoria Wilson

Kristoria Wilson  Name: Kristoria Wilson High School: Americus Sumter High School South Campus MOWR Program: Criminal Justice Technology (Associate’s Degree) Advisor: Teresa McCook Total MOWR savings: $5,963 Kristoria’s advisor, Teresa McCook, helped her find an internship opportunity at the local District Attorney’s office, where she enjoys working with attorneys and investigators on different cases. She also enjoys being able to tell other students about the Move On When Ready...



Americus Campus PBL members stay busy with PBL Week and other events

SGTC Americus Campus PBL Advisors (seated from left to right) Donna Lawrence and Dr. Andrea Oates were honored by PBL members and officers with a sweet treat for Advisor Appreciation Day, which was part of a series of events during a special PBL Week held earlier this month. South Georgia Technical College’s Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Americus campus chapter recently celebrated PBL week in February. During PBL week, chapters are encouraged to publicize their activities, boost their...



SGTC's Crisp County Center holds NTHS Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony

SGTC NTHS advisors, members, and MOWR students are pictured planting a tree on SGTC’s Crisp County Center campus in honor of Georgia Arbor Day. South Georgia Technical College’s National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) members of the Crisp County Center recently celebrated Arbor Day with a tree planting ceremony. A speech was given about the importance of trees and a live oak tree was planted in honor of that day. Students and faculty members who participated in the event included...



SGTC Adult Education/GED program holds level completion party

SGTC Adult Education students are pictured with Assistant Vice President for Adult Education LaShondra Coleman (far right) and GED Instructor Tonya Visage (far left). The Adult Education department held a celebration for the class after completion of a level requirement. South Georgia Technical College’s Adult Education department recently held a Level Completion party for GED students. Assistant Vice President for Adult Education, LaShondra Coleman and GED Instructor, Tonya Visage...



SGTC Former Dean of Students Harold Moore honored on 90th birthday

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford congratulates Harold Edward Moore, former Dean of Students at South Georgia Trade and Vocational School, on his 90th birthday. Harold Edward Moore was honored by his family, friends, and many former co-workers recently when his wife and family hosted a 90th birthday celebration for the former South Georgia Tech employee at the Carnegie in Americus. South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford, SGTC President Emeritus...



SGTC graduate helps pave the way for other successful students

James Cochran, shown above, earned his drafting degree at South Georgia Tech and is now working as a MCSC Documentation Graphics Illustrator at AECOM Government Services Inc. in Albany.James Cochran, shown above, earned his drafting diploma at South Georgia Tech and is now working as a MCSC Documentation Graphics Illustrator at ECOM Government Services Inc. in Albany.In less than two years, James Otis Cochran of Americus has been able to turn his two-year technical college education into the...



South Georgia Tech spring semester C-Term classes begin March 13th

Criminal Justice Technology is one many programs offering classes for SGTC’s abbreviated C-Term during spring semester. South Georgia Technical College is offering day, evening, and online eight week classes beginning March 13th on both the Americus and Crisp County Center campuses. The eight-week classes are part of the Spring Semester C-term which begins March 13th and ends May 2nd. C-Term class offerings will include courses in Air Conditioning Technology, Culinary Arts, Medical...



SGTC Crisp County Center celebrates Black History Month

SGTC Crisp County Center Black History Program - Shown above (l to r) are the individuals that participated in the SGTC Crisp County Center’s first Black History Program recently. They include: SGTC National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) members Ramona Williams and Dontavious Harrell, NTHS Vice President Valerie Bryon, SGTC Student Affairs Coordinator Kari Bodrey, Keynote Speaker Dravian McGill, Sr., SGTC Board of Director and Foundation Trustee Willie Patrick, Keynote Speaker Bambie...



SGTC Crisp County Center SGA and NTHS members attend Winter Conference

On the front row from left to right are SGA/NTHS Winter conference competitors Valerie Byron, Maria Rivera, and Mykaula Harvey. On the second row from left to right are SGA Advisor Kari Bodrey and NTHS Advisor Katrice Taylor. On the back row from left to right are conference competitors Christian Powell, Joshua Chappell, D.W. Persall, and Dontavious Harrell.South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) members of the Crisp...