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   South Georgia Technical College faculty, staff, and administrators have supported the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s annual TechForce fundraisers for the past 24 years.  And this year is no different as they rally behind the college’s 75 years of success.    “Celebrating Success @ South Georgia Tech for 75 Years” is the theme of the SGTC Foundation’s 2023 TechForce fund drive which will provide scholarships for deserving and financially disadvantaged students,...

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Automotive Technology advisory committee met recently in the Morgan Transportation building on the SGTC Americus campus to discuss the state of the program 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 Automotive Technology program. SGTC Automotive Technology instructors Brandon Dean and Carey Mahone provided the committee with updates...

    “Celebrating Success @ South Georgia Tech for 75 Years” is the theme for the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s 2023 TechForce fund drive and SGTC foundation members are hoping that everyone will give generously to provide a positive impact on the nearly 10,000 lives touched each year by South Georgia Technical College.  All donations will be matched dollar for dollar!     The South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s TechForce 2023 fund drive showcases the...

The South Georgia Technical College Adult Education advisory committee met recently in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Building on the SGTC campus. The purpose of the advisory committee is to assist South Georgia Technical College faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the Adult Education program. In the meeting SGTC Adult Education instructors discussed updates and information about program changes, enrollment, community activities and student news. Representing...

   Taylor P. Hughes of Cordele 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. Hughes will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain and lead CDL Instructor Ken Coptsias.    “The need for commercial truck drivers is growing and as a result our CDL training program is growing,” explained President Watford. ...

South Georgia Technical College Career Services recently conducted mock interviews with students in the college’s Electrical Lineworker Apprentice program. By participating in mock interviews, the students learn how to answer different questions, develop interview strategies, improve communication skills, and reduce the stress before an actual job interview.   “Interview practice can boost your confidence during important interviews by helping you refine your interview skills,” said...

South Georgia Technical College recently celebrated Constitution Day, a national holiday occurring each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution by the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. In recognition of Constitution Day, the SGTC Office of Student Affairs held a voter registration drive and provided copies of the United States Constitution. Participants in the event also had the opportunity to choose their own...

     South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced that Suzanne Singletary has been selected to serve as the Human Resources Director for the college, effective immediately.   She will be housed on the Americus campus and will report to SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe.    “On behalf of everyone at South Georgia Technical College, I would like to welcome Suzanne Singletary to Americus and to South Georgia Technical College.  She brings a...

   Six Caterpillar Dealers from the southeastern United States participated in “Think Big” Mentor Training for the Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology (HEDST) program at South Georgia Technical College in the John M. Pope Center recently.  SGTC HEDST program instructor and Internship Manager for CAT ThinkBIG Don Rountree, conducted the training.        South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford thanked the group for the partnership with South Georgia Technical...

     Tylen Pepito of Americus 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.  His office will be located on the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Campus in Cordele.  He will report to SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe and Financial Aid Director Kelly Everett.     Pepito earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from...

South Georgia Technical College in Americus recently held a ceremony to recognize outstanding students in several program areas. The overall “Student of Excellence” distinction was awarded to Electrical Systems Technology student Abelardo Gomez Ruiz of Americus. He was nominated by instructor Patrick Owen. Dr. David Finley, Academic Dean, opened the ceremony by congratulating all the nominees for their recognition as outstanding students in their programs. Brett Murray, also an...

Americus, GA –Representatives from Caterpillar Corporate and five Caterpillar dealers from across the Southeastern United States, participated in the “ThinkBIG” Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology Advisory Committee meeting at South Georgia Technical College recently.  The group held the meeting in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology building in the Griffin Bell Lecture Room             The purpose of the conglomerate meeting was to discuss student learning outcomes,...