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Albany, GA – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets secured their sixth consecutive win Wednesday with a 76 – 63 victory over the Albany Technical College Lady Titans in a Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) conference double-header in Albany.  The Jets lost a heartbreaking 74 – 69 overtime decision to the Albany Tech Titans.    “We are improving,” said South Georgia Technical College Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach Jason Carpenter after the Lady...

   South Georgia Technical College participated in the Sumter County High School College and Career Expo in an effort to educate students about a variety of careers, professions, jobs, and postsecondary opportunities that SGTC and the Sumter County area has to offer.    South Georgia Tech utilized its mobile stem trailer to allow students to virtually envision some of the career and educational opportunities available.  The mobile stem trailer allowed students to learn more about Heavy...

The advisory committee for the drafting program at South Georgia Technical College recently held its spring semester advisory meeting in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. Representatives from the drafting profession met with faculty and staff of SGTC to discuss the continued development of the college’s drafting program. South Georgia Technical College drafting instructor Kristie Hudson provided the committee with updates on the program and other...

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...