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     Brandie L. Chappell of Leesburg has been hired as a Practical Nursing Instructor at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) in Americus, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  She will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain.    Chappell is an alumna of South Georgia Technical College and has over 13 years of progressive experience in the nursing field.  She earned her Practical Nursing Diploma from SGTC in 2006.  She attended Andrew College and earned an...

   “You will never know how your gift will change lives,” said South Georgia Technical College Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens when asked why she chooses to support the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s 2023 TechForce annual fund drive.    Kinchens is just one of many South Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and administrators who have supported and continue to support the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s annual TechForce fundraisers.  South...

Shirley Trice, Director of Food Services at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), was recognized by Aramark in a surprise celebration for 40 years with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality in the John M. Pope Center on the Americus campus, recently.    Community leaders, family, friends, South Georgia Tech co-workers and Aramark officials all joined in to help surprise Shirley Trice with the celebration.    Trice works to make “every day count” at South Georgia Technical College.  Not...

   South Georgia Technical College faculty, staff, and administrators have supported the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s annual TechForce fundraisers for the past 24 years.  And this year is no different as they rally behind the college’s 75 years of success.    “Celebrating Success @ South Georgia Tech for 75 Years” is the theme of the SGTC Foundation’s 2023 TechForce fund drive which will provide scholarships for deserving and financially disadvantaged students,...

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Automotive Technology advisory committee met recently in the Morgan Transportation building on the SGTC Americus campus to discuss the state of the program and the industry as a whole. The purpose of the advisory committee is to assist South Georgia Tech faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the Automotive Technology program. SGTC Automotive Technology instructors Brandon Dean and Carey Mahone provided the committee with updates...

    “Celebrating Success @ South Georgia Tech for 75 Years” is the theme for the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s 2023 TechForce fund drive and SGTC foundation members are hoping that everyone will give generously to provide a positive impact on the nearly 10,000 lives touched each year by South Georgia Technical College.  All donations will be matched dollar for dollar!     The South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s TechForce 2023 fund drive showcases the...

The South Georgia Technical College Adult Education advisory committee met recently in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Building on the SGTC campus. The purpose of the advisory committee is to assist South Georgia Technical College faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the Adult Education program. In the meeting SGTC Adult Education instructors discussed updates and information about program changes, enrollment, community activities and student news. Representing...

   Taylor P. Hughes of Cordele has been hired as a new full-time Commercial Truck Driving Instructor for South Georgia Technical College effective immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. Hughes will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain and lead CDL Instructor Ken Coptsias.    “The need for commercial truck drivers is growing and as a result our CDL training program is growing,” explained President Watford. ...

South Georgia Technical College Career Services recently conducted mock interviews with students in the college’s Electrical Lineworker Apprentice program. By participating in mock interviews, the students learn how to answer different questions, develop interview strategies, improve communication skills, and reduce the stress before an actual job interview.   “Interview practice can boost your confidence during important interviews by helping you refine your interview skills,” said...

South Georgia Technical College recently celebrated Constitution Day, a national holiday occurring each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution by the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. In recognition of Constitution Day, the SGTC Office of Student Affairs held a voter registration drive and provided copies of the United States Constitution. Participants in the event also had the opportunity to choose their own...

     South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced that Suzanne Singletary has been selected to serve as the Human Resources Director for the college, effective immediately.   She will be housed on the Americus campus and will report to SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe.    “On behalf of everyone at South Georgia Technical College, I would like to welcome Suzanne Singletary to Americus and to South Georgia Technical College.  She brings a...

   Six Caterpillar Dealers from the southeastern United States participated in “Think Big” Mentor Training for the Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology (HEDST) program at South Georgia Technical College in the John M. Pope Center recently.  SGTC HEDST program instructor and Internship Manager for CAT ThinkBIG Don Rountree, conducted the training.        South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford thanked the group for the partnership with South Georgia Technical...