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Diquita Mathis of Pinehurst was recently announced as the overall student of excellence for South Georgia Technical College in Americus. Mathis studies Criminal Justice and was nominated by her instructor, Teresa McCook. The Student of Excellence recognition for Mathis comes after she also won the honor of representing South Georgia Tech in the statewide Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition. Each month, students from select divisions are nominated for the Student of...

South Georgia Technical College is offering several opportunities for prospective nursing students to take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) test in the coming weeks. Dates and times are set for both the Americus and Cordele campuses. The TEAS test is a standardized, multiple choice entrance exam for students interested in applying for the SGTC Practical Nursing program. In Americus, testing will take place in the testing lab on the second floor of the Odom Center. The dates...

   Welding has traditionally been predominantly a man’s job, but female welders are on the rise across the country and at South Georgia Technical College.  “Rosie the Riveter” became one of the most iconic images of women working during World War II.  Welding and other similar careers are still considered “non-traditional” jobs for women but as more women choose the trades, this trend can change.     There are currently six female students enrolled in the Welding & Joining...

   In honor of African American History Month, the South Georgia Technical College Library has created a Library Guide for the community to learn more about Black History Month, announced SGTC Librarian John Wilson. To access the library guide visit: HOME | Sgtclibraryguide (johnwilson90.wixsite.com).    “Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history,” said SGTC Librarian John...

Waycross, GA – The South Georgia Technical College Jets only made nine of 21 free-throws in a narrow 72 – 66 loss to the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) top-ranked South Georgia State College Hawks in Waycross Saturday.  The loss dropped the Jets to 6 – 3 in the GCAA and 12 – 9 on the season.    South Georgia State College retained first place in the GCAA with an 8 – 1 record.  They are followed by Albany Tech in second place with a 7 – 2 GCAA performance and...

   South Georgia Technical College Academic Dean and Grants Coordinator Katrice Martin will be the guest speaker at the SGTC Crisp County Center Black History program on Wednesday, February 21, at 11 a.m. in the LaPorte Auditorium.    The event is free and all faculty, staff, students, and members of the public are invited to attend.

    Eighteen South Georgia Technical College students received the new Erica Scannavino Scholarship recently for students enrolled in the Automotive Technology, Auto Collision and Repair Technology, and High Performance Engines Motorsports programs.    Bud and Mary Scannavino of Kennesaw, GA, established the Erica Scannavino Skilled Trades Scholarship at South Georgia Technical College in memory of their daughter, Erica Scannavino.  The scholarship is open to students in the SGTC...

   Americus native and United Airlines First Officer Troy D. Jones will be the guest speaker at the South Georgia Technical College Black History Program in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center building on the Americus campus at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 28, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  SGTC faculty, staff, students, special guests and community members are invited to attend.     Troy D. Jones was born and raised in Americus, Georgia,...

Griffin, Ga – The South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets traveled to Griffin and walked away with two impressive Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Conference wins over Southern Crescent Technical College.  The Lady Jets scored the most points of the season in their 101 – 56 victory and the Jets followed up with an 87 – 57 decision.    The win put the Lady Jets in second place in the GCAA behind the top ranked East Georgia State College Lady Bobcats.  The...

     Jennifer Gilmore of Cordele has joined the staff of South Georgia Technical College as a Financial Aid Technician in the Administrative Services office, announced President Dr. John Watford recently.  Her office will be located on the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Campus in Cordele.  She will report to SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs Michelle McGowan and Financial Aid Director Kelly...

The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical College’s John Deere Agricultural Technology program met recently on the SGTC campus in Americus. In the meeting, instructors Matthew Burks and Wayne Peck shared updates on the program and other related news, while committee members provided industry updates and guidance. In attendance at the meeting were: Jason Kinzey and David Bostic, Service Development Managers for John Deere; Mike Williams, Service Manager for AgPro; Lee Johnson,...

   South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jet Greta Carollo was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week of February 5, 2024 following SGTC’s wins over Southern Crescent Tech, Andrew College, and Georgia Highlands.    Carollo is a 5’ 9” sophomore guard from Vincenza, Italy.  She transferred to South Georgia Tech from Arizona Western College.  She averaged 27.6 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists in...