SGTC NTHS wins Silver Star of Excellence for fifth straight year

Pictured from left to right are D.W. Persall, NTHS President; Katrice Taylor, NTHS Local and State Advisor; Kari Bodrey, NTHS Co-Advisor; Valerie Byron, NTHS Member; Tina Supers, NTHS Member; Tia Edwards, NTHS Member; and Maria Rivera, NTHS State Officer.South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Crisp County Center chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) recently earned the NTHS Silver Star of Excellence for the fifth year in a row, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford...



South Georgia Tech’s Desiree Corbin chosen to play in NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches’ Association All-Star weekend, July 21st – 24th

Desiree Corbin, #23 who played at Darton College last season, is shown above guarding SGTC first team All-American Angie Thompkins, who will play for Wichita State this season. Corbin has signed to play her sophomore season with South Georgia Technical College’s Lady Jets and will represent SGTC at the NJCAA All-Star Weekend in Florida.South Georgia Technical College’s Lady Jets rising sophomore Desiree Corbin has been selected to participate in the National Junior College Athletic...



1979 Aviation maintenance graduate thankful for South Georgia Tech

James Steward graduated from South Georgia Tech in 1979 in Aviation Maintenance and has a great career in the industry for over 37 years.“I have truly been blessed from the moment I graduated from South Georgia Technical College,” said James A. Steward, Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Division Quality Supervisor, who has over 37 years of experience in the General and Commercial Aviation Industry, and is a graduate of the South Georgia Tech Aviation Maintenance program. “I am eternally...



South Georgia Technical College to have on-site registration team in Marion County on Friday and Saturday, July 29th and 30th

South Georgia Technical College and Marion County Schools officials had a good turnout at the previous two registration sessions. Over 15 individuals have already signed up to take classes this fall as part of this combined effort. Shown above are SGTC and Marion County officials with some of the prospective students for fall semester.BUENA VISTA, GA - South Georgia Technical College and Marion County School System employees, and community leaders have scheduled two new college registration...



SGTC fall semester registration underway

Students eager to begin fall semester at South Georgia Tech receive online orientation at a recent orientation and registration session.South Georgia Technical College is currently holding registration for fall semester. Orientation and early registration were held on Thursday, July 14th, and SGTC’s Americus and Crisp County Center campuses were overflowing with new and returning students. Both campuses will continue open registration and orientation sessions on Thursday, August 11th, but...



South Georgia Technical College and Macon County Schools’ working together to provide greater access to higher education in Macon County

Macon County Schools Superintendent Dr. Ray Hill and members of his administrative team visited South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently to discuss expanding the partnership between SGTC and the Macon County School System.       “We appreciate Dr. Hill and his administrators visiting South Georgia Technical College,” said SGTC President Dr. John Watford. “South Georgia Technical College is constantly looking for new ways to provide services to the individuals within our...



SGTC hosts Sumter Historic Trust History Camp Group

South Georgia Technical College was one of the special tours planned as part of the Sumter Historic Trust’s History Camp for the area’s rising 5th and 6th graders. The students are shown above in the SGTC aviation building.South Georgia Technical College was one of the special tours planned as part of the Sumter Historic Trust’s History Camp for the area’s rising 5th and 6th graders. Approximately 13 students from each of the local schools were part of the event, which was made...



South Georgia Tech Diesel and Automotive Center construction underway

South Georgia Technical College has received approximately $3.45 million in funding from the State Legislature to renovate and expand its existing Diesel Technology Building and the Morgan Transportation Center which houses the Automotive Technology and Automotive Collision Repair Technology programs.South Georgia Technical College has received approximately $3.45 million in funding from the State Legislature to renovate and expand its existing Diesel Technology Building and the Morgan...



SGTC Electrical Lineworker graduate now a Methods and Training Specialist at Georgia Power Training Center in Lithonia, GA

Eight short weeks in the South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker program paid big dividends for Americus native Michael Hardester, who has just been named Methods and Training Specialist at the Georgia Power Klondike training facility in Lithonia, Georgia.       “We are so proud of Michael Hardester,” said South Georgia Technical College Vice President of Economic Development Wally Summers, who helped design the initial Electrical Lineworker program at South Georgia...



South Georgia Tech hosts Diesel Equipment Technology Strategic Industries forum

South Georgia Tech hosts Diesel Equipment Technology Strategic Industries forum.“The average salary for a Caterpillar Diesel Technician is currently $77,000 per year,” said Jim Larson Corporate Training Manager for Yancey Brothers Company when he addressed approximately 125 individuals who attended a special Diesel Equipment Technology Strategic Industries Forum hosted at South Georgia Technical College in Americus. “That is the average. There are some lower and some higher. And there...



SGTC EMT students participate in International Trauma Life Support Class

South Georgia Technical College’s Advanced Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) students from the Cordele and Americus campuses recently teamed up with the Advanced EMT students of Darton State College to participate in the (ITLS) International Trauma Life Support class.       The class included two days of classroom learning, hands-on skills stations, and assessment stations that put learning to work in simulated trauma scenarios.       ITLS is accepted internationally as the...



South Georgia Tech named 6th best Two-Year College in Georgia

South Georgia Technical College was ranked as the 6th Best Two-Year College in Georgia for 2016 by Best Colleges in Georgia, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. The rankings can be found at http://www.bestcolleges.com/features/best-colleges-in-georgia/#best-two-year-colleges-in-georgia.       “South Georgia Technical College has a tremendous reputation for providing an outstanding two-year education that prepares students for the workforce,” said...