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The South Georgia Technical College Industrial Programs Advisory Council recently met on the campus of South Georgia Tech in Americus to discuss SGTC’s Electronics, Industrial/Electrical Systems Technology, Precision Machining and Manufacturing, and Welding programs. The meeting was held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center. Members of the advisory councils represent local business and industry that have a direct interest in the program they are involved with and volunteer...

South Georgia Technical College in Americus recently held its Student of Excellence ceremony for the month of October. Brantley Vansickle, a Criminal Justice student from Americus, was honored as the overall winner at the event. He was nominated by his instructor, Teresa McCook. McCook praised Vansickle for his outstanding work in the classroom and for his achievements in the SkillsUSA competition despite being in his first semester at SGTC. “I’ll be honest,” McCook said, “I...

D.W. Persall, Media and Library Services Specialist on the Cordele campus of South Georgia Technical College, recently conducted a workshop on effective studying skills for SGTC students. The workshop was held at the college’s Crisp County Center. In his presentation, Persall shared strategies for understanding and retaining information presented in the classroom. He stressed the importance of an organized and effective approach to studying in order to successfully recall material when...

   Keadrick Pittman of Americus 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.  Pittman will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain and Academic Dean Brett Murray.    “There is a great need for commercial truck drivers and as a result our CDL training program is growing,” explained President Watford.  “We are...

South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) barbering and cosmetology program advisory committees jointly met recently on the college’s Americus campus to discuss the current state of the programs 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 college’s beauty programs. SGTC’s barbering instructor, Andre Robinson, and cosmetology instructor, Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie,...

   The South Georgia Technical College Police Department and Campus Safety Office invited SGTC students to enjoy “Coffee With A Cop” October 4th from 7:30 a.m.  until 9 a.m. in the Odom Center Lobby in honor of “Coffee With A Cop” Day.    Students, faculty and staff were able to stop by and grab some coffee and a snack and talk with Campus Safety Staff about on-campus housing or safety concerns and compliments.    SGTC Police Chief Sammy Stone and his officers as well as...

Representatives serving on the Chattahoochee-Flint RESA STEM/STEAM Advisory Board met recently at South Georgia Technical College in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center.    Chattahoochee-Flint RESA’s Heidi Goodin and Dr. Melissa Roland welcomed the members to the event and provided the approval of the agenda and special introductions.  Damian Smith gave a presentation on Skill Struck and then members of the RESA staff talked about new business. Members are shown above...

   Approximately 40 high school students with the EMPOWER Youth Leadership program sponsored by Flint Energies visited South Georgia Technical College to learn more about the workforce development educational opportunities available at SGTC.    Natalie Bradley, Flint Energies Community Connections Specialist, coordinated the visit with the EMPOWER YOUTH Leadership group, which consists of rising seniors from six different rural counties in the Flint Energies Service Area.  The rural...

    South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) President Dr. John Watford recently recognized Jimmy Davis of Macon County for his nine years of service to the South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors.    “Jimmy Davis has been a tremendous asset to South Georgia Technical College, our Board of Directors, and to the Technical College System of Georgia as a member of the Technical College System of Georgia Directors Association,” said SGTC President Dr. John Watford as he presented...

     South Georgia Technical College will be offering eight-week class sessions beginning October 11.  It is not too late to sign up. Financial aid and other aid is available which might make classes practically tuition free!  Students can secure a full-semester of credit in just eight weeks.     SGTC is offering over 60 different classes in 10 different programs of study as well as a number of core classes including English, Psychology, College Algebra, Employability Skills and more....

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a study skills workshop for students on the Americus campus. Dr. Deo Cochran-Sherrod, SGTC Retention and Coaching Specialist, conducted the workshop and presented ten strategies for effective studying. The workshop offered students an opportunity to strengthen their current study habits and wellness practices and help them figure out what strategies work best for them.  Topics such as time management, procrastination, and test-taking...

   The South Georgia Technical College Welding and Joining Department has formed a partnership with Pittsburg Tank & Tower in Henderson, KY, and has been able to place welding graduates in good paying jobs right out of college.    Pittsburg Tank & Tower is a 100% employee owned business with over 100 years of proven excellence in tanks, communication towers, and support systems.  The company holds faith, family, and hard work at its core and understands the importance of teamwork, a...