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Pictured (l-r) are SGTC Marketing instructor Mary Cross with advisory committee members Alecia Pinckney, Alicia Green, Kayla Bowens, Andrea Tatum and Dr. David Finley.The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical College’s Marketing Management program met recently to discuss the current state of the program and the industry as a whole. The advisory committee assists South Georgia Tech faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the program. SGTC’s Marketing Management...

Pictured are members of the Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College. Seated (l-r) are Nick Pandolfi, Harold Ergle, Dewey Turner and Jason McInvale. Standing (l-r) are Tami Blount, Brett Murray and Sandhya Muljibhai.The Electrical Lineworker program advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently met in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus to review and discuss key elements of the program and...

Students show off their prizes during the recent SGTC Spring Fling at the Crisp County Center.Students at South Georgia Technical College’s Crisp County Center recently took a break from their studies to enjoy a lively “Spring Fling” event, hosted by the SGTC Office of Student Affairs. The celebration featured games like Bingo, cornhole, and ladderball, along with a high-energy Zumba class that got students moving. Attendees also enjoyed a hearty lunch of pulled pork, chicken, garden...

SGTC Aircraft Structural Instructor Jason Wisham is shown above with his graduate Kelvin Fowler, who is currently working for Lockheed Martin in Marietta.    Kelvin Fowler of Oglethorpe graduated from the Aircraft Structural program at South Georgia Technical College in 2019 and is thankful for the opportunity that his education has afforded him with a career as an Aircraft Mechanic at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia.  He has been with the company for over four years now and feels like...

Pictured (l-r) are Carl M. Reid II, Tammy Hamilton, Cynthia Carter and Wallace Keese at the recent SGTC financial literacy workshop at the Crisp County Center.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted a financial literacy workshop titled “Building Financial Literacy for the College Student” at the Crisp Center Campus, providing students with valuable insights on managing their finances and preparing for future success. The event, organized by SGTC Career Services Director...

Dr. Deo Cochran, Retention & Coaching Specialist, leads a workshop on the Focus 2 career planning resource for SGTC students.Sixty-seven students at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently took a step toward maximizing their career success by registering with FOCUS 2, an online career and education planning system. The event attracted students and instructors from Air Conditioning, Cosmetology, Automotive, Auto Collision, Industrial Electrical, Motorsports, and General Education...

Kelly Northern hired as new South Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing Instructor.     Kelly Northern of Oglethorpe has been hired as a Practical Nursing Instructor for the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  She will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain and Crisp County Center Academic Dean Michelle McGowan.    Northern is a graduate of Kaplan University in Johnston, IA with an Associate...

SGTC Students of Excellence – Shown above are the SGTC students nominated by their instructors as Students of Excellence for March. Seated (l to r) are: Phillip Hunt of Cordele, Barbering; Maryann Reiselbara of Plains, Cosmetology; Jaelyn Wynn of Ellaville, Criminal Justice Technology; Robert Lawson of Butler, Culinary Arts; Rebecca Parks of Americus, Early Childhood Care and Education; Carrica Findley of Americus, Medical Assisting; and Aumadia Lewis of Americus, Practical Nursing. ...

Over 250 job seekers attended the recent hiring event at SGTC where they had the opportunity to connect with 39 employers about job openings.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted a major hiring event, bringing together 39 employers and over 250 job seekers in a dynamic networking and recruitment opportunity. The event provided attendees with direct access to hiring employers, on-the-spot interviews, career advice, and networking opportunities across a variety of...

Shown above is the SGTC Electrical Lineworker team that took first place in the SGTC Lineworker Family Day competitions. The first place team consisted of: Will Smith of Bonaire, GA; Carlos Barrios of Lawrenceville, GA; Elijah McDaniel of Cochran, GA; Owen Davis of Newnan, GA; and Blaine King of Nashville, GA.   Fourteen members of the South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker Spring 2025 class participated in a Lineworker Family Day recently to demonstrate to their families the...

Photo: 17 SGTC students earned medals at the recent state-level SkillsUSA competition. Four individual/team gold medal winners will soon compete in the national SkillsUSA event.Students from South Georgia Technical College won gold medals in four categories at the recent state-level SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta. SGTC also claimed two silver and four bronze medals. Hayden Tucker of Thomaston earned his gold medal in the aviation maintenance competition, A’Neya Mack of Plains won in...

TCSG and LaGrange College officials sign Articulation Agreement to Strengthen Nursing pathways.Atlanta, Ga.--The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and LaGrange College have signed a new articulation agreement, creating a seamless pathway for registered nurses (RNs) to advance their education and meet the growing healthcare demands of Georgia. This agreement ensures that students have a clear and efficient route to obtaining their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) without...