SGTC participates in REACH Day at the Capitol

Atlanta, GA - South Georgia Technical College participated in the 3rd annual REACH Day (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta. Over 200 REACH scholars and 100 Program Coordinators from across the state where on hand at the event. Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and First Lady Sandra Deal met with REACH Scholars at the Capitol. Mrs. Deal attended a special luncheon and senior recognition ceremony at the Georgia Railroad Freight Depot. The luncheon was followed by a college and career fair for the REACH Scholars. South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford, Vice President of Academic Affairs David Kuipers and SGTC High School Initiatives Specialists Brittny Wright and Beth Brooks were on hand at the event. The Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Program was launched by Governor Deal in 2012 and is a needs-based mentorship and scholarship program designed to encourage economically disadvantaged students, starting in middle school, to persist in their educational pursuits. Students are provided with the academic, social and financial support needed to graduate from high school, access college, achieve post-secondary success and be prepared for the 21st century workforce. REACH currently serves 685 Scholars in 69 participating school systems across the state. The Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia State Senate proclaimed January 25, 2017 as REACH Day at the Capitol in honor of the event.