SGTC holds GED graduation ceremony

South Georgia Technical College held its 2016 General Educational Development Diploma (GED) Graduation ceremony in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center recently on the SGTC Americus campus. Shown above are the individuals who help with the program.South Georgia Technical College held its 2016 General Educational Development Diploma (GED) Graduation ceremony in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center recently on the SGTC Americus campus.       Amanda Farley of Americus,...



SGTC President speaks to Americus Kiwanis Club

Dr. John Watford speaks to Kiwanis Club group.South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford was the guest speaker at the Americus Kiwanis Club meeting recently and he shared with area Kiwanis members how South Georgia Tech is “making it happen” by reinforcing the Kiwanis motto of “Serving the children of the World” and the Kiwanis Georgia District theme of “Back to Basics.”       “South Georgia Technical College has a great legacy,” explained Dr. Watford...



Janet Siders named incoming chair of SGTC Board of Directors

SGTC Board of Directors is shown above.Janet Siders of Americus has been selected to serve as Chair of the South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors for fiscal year 2017. She has been serving as Vice-Chair from July 1, 2015 and will begin her service as Chair from July 1, 2016 through June 30th, 2017.       Richard McCorkle of Marion County was nominated by an officer selection committee to serve as Vice Chair from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. He will serve as Chair of...



Americus Kiwanis Club Donates to SGTC Foundation

The Americus Kiwanis Club presented the South Georgia Technical College Foundation with a check recently.                 Ronald Kauffman, President of the Americus Kiwanis Club, made the presentation to SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently as part of the club’s weekly meeting.     “The members of the Kiwanis Club are glad to offer resources that can assist individuals in our community in bettering themselves and improving their quality of life,” stated...



South Georgia Technical College Aviation faculty and students volunteering for Air Race Classic coming to Americus

Victoria HerronOver 100 women pilots, ranging in age from 17 to 90 years old, are participating in the Air Race Classic, which is the epicenter of women’s air racing, and will be flying through and stopping in Americus as one of the eight timing points in the 2,400 statute miles race, June 21st – 24th. South Georgia Technical College aviation maintenance instructors and students are serving as volunteers for the event.       The Air Race will begin in Prescott, Arizona and continue...



South Georgia Technical College Licensed Practical Nursing program ranked among top 5 in Georgia for 2016

South Georgia Technical College was ranked as one of the top five Best Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs in Georgia for 2016 by Accredited Schools Online recently.South Georgia Technical College was ranked as one of the top five Best Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs in Georgia for 2016 by Accredited Schools Online recently, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. South Georgia Technical College also had the highest graduation rate among the top...



Lea Coe named Vice President of Administrative Services at South Georgia Tech

Lea CoeLea Coe has been named Vice President of Administrative Services at South Georgia Technical College, effective immediately, announced President Dr. John Watford. Coe has been serving as the Assistant Vice President of Administrative Services at SGTC for the past 13 months. She will report to President Watford.       “Lea Coe has been an integral part of South Georgia Technical College for the past nine years and we are very pleased about this new opportunity for Lea as well as...



SGTC Criminal Justice Technology dual enrollment high school students learn about four divisions of law enforcement

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Criminal Justice Technology dual enrollment students from Americus Sumter High South recently got the chance to speak directly with local law enforcement officers about the different law enforcement divisions. Several guest speakers with varying backgrounds in law enforcement visited the class, including those who work in corrections, criminal investigation, probation and parole, the CIA, GBI, and more.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Criminal...



SGTC Career Services hosts career forum for Housing Authority of Americus

SGTC hosts career fair at Housing Authority.South Georgia Technical College’s Career Services department recently coordinated a career forum for the Housing Authority of Americus. SGTC faculty and staff representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, Adult Education, Academic Affairs, and the Criminal Justice Technology program all provided informational presentations. The event was organized by SGTC Director of Career Services Cynthia Carter.   Presenters from SGTC included Kenia Wills...



South Georgia Tech Student Government Association volunteers at Relay for Life

South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Student Government Association (SGA) and advisors recently volunteered for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event.South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) Student Government Association (SGA) and advisors recently volunteered for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event. The organization decorated its booth in the theme of “High School Musical: We’re All in This Together.”   Students who participated included...



South Georgia Tech President speaks to Cordele Rotary Club

SGTC President Dr. John Watford speaks to Crisp County Rotary Club.New South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford thanked Cordele and Crisp County for their support of South Georgia Technical College, its faculty and staff, and students, during his talk as the special guest speaker at the Cordele Rotary Club meeting recently.       “I am relatively new in my position as President of South Georgia Technical College,” said Dr. Watford, as he opened his talk, “but I...



Scholarships available for new technical college students at South Georgia Tech

Scholarships are currently available for new high school graduates who are pursuing manufacturing fields entering South Georgia Technical College or one of the other Technical College System of Georgia colleges. The deadline to apply for Fall semester is June 16th. The Manufacturers Education Foundation, in partnership with American Made Movie and American Town LLC and the Technical College System foundation, is funding $20,000 in scholarships this fall. New students enrolling in...