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Thanks to new federal guidelines, prospective nursing students at South Georgia Technical College now have the opportunity to earn a Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in practical nursing without taking core classes. The TCC program can be completed in just three semesters. “This is a great opportunity for someone who dreams of being a nurse,” said SGTC Nursing Instructor Jennifer Childs. “They can now complete the program in just one year, and won’t have to stress over the...

   Three South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets players have been recognized for their outstanding play during the 2023 – 2024 season and invited to participate at different events since the close of the season.   Lady Jets Isabel de Souza Bueno of Sao Paolo, Brazil and Greta Carollo of Vicenza, Italy were two of 32 NJCAA women’s sophomores invited to participate in the NJCAA Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Three on Three All-American Weekend at the...

   Jeffery Roberts of Leslie has been hired as a full-time technical support specialist for South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), president Dr. John Watford announced recently. Roberts will report to SGTC Information Technology Director Gary Prince.   Roberts is a South Georgia Technical College graduate with a diploma in Computer Networking and Marketing Management.  He also attended Georgia Southwestern State University concentrating in a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information...

   Three South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance students successfully took and passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe Certification tests recently.    Blake Oliver of Talbotton, Trey Hightower of Senoia, and Brandon Elliott of Senoia, received their FAA Airframe Certificates before graduation.  The FAA Airframe license certifies aviation mechanics to work on the aircraft body while a powerplant license certifies them to work on the engines.     “These...

   On-campus housing and an excellent Welding and Joining Technology program were two reasons why Jayden Slaughter of Covington chose to attend South Georgia Technical College in Americus, GA.  His aunt, Simone Slaughter, accompanied him back to campus recently for him to begin Summer classes.    He began classes at South Georgia in the Fall of 2023 and now has two semesters behind him and is looking forward to graduation and beginning a career in this industry.    “I chose South...

   Tiwanna Williams of Cordele, received her diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education from South Georgia Technical College this Spring and turned around and registered for Summer Semester to get a jump start on securing her Associate Degree.  And she is encouraging others to follow her lead, beginning with her daughter, Riene Thompson, who is a 2024 Dooly County High School graduate.    “South Georgia Technical College is like no other school I have ever seen,” said Tiwanna...

   South Georgia Technical College is in the process of constructing a Commercial Truck Driving Training Range behind its Crisp County Center location at 402 North Midway Road and plans to offer Commercial Truck Driving training classes on the Crisp County Campus.    Construction is already underway and is expected to be completed before Fall Semester begins August 15th.  The addition of the nearly five-acre asphalt range area will allow South Georgia Technical College instructors to...

Photos of the construction that is underway on the SGTC Crisp County Center Commercial Truck Driving Range. Drone photos provided courtesy of Grant Buckley of the Crisp County Industrial Development Authority.

   Jon Stravelakis of Columbus, GA has been hired as a full-time English Instructor for South Georgia Technical College, announced President Dr. John Watford.  He will be teaching in-person and online English classes and will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain.     “I would like to welcome Jon Stravelakis to South Georgia Technical College,” said Dr. Watford.  “Stravelakis brings over 17 years of collegiate teaching experience to South Georgia Tech and I...

Americus, GA – South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford met with representatives from six Caterpillar Dealers from across the Southeastern United States, during 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 for the purpose of conducting training opportunities benefiting the...

   Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) combined forces with the city of Americus, Sumter County officials and local business leaders in 2007 to begin promoting the positive educational opportunities offered in our area using the slogan, “Two Great Choices – One Great Community!”    Today, South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford and Georgia Southwestern State University Interim President Teresa MacCartney met and...

South Georgia Technical College recognized four graduating Nurse Aid dual enrollment students recently to honor their achievements.    Sumter County High School’s Octavia Cooke, Isis Griffin, Keilana Hood and Ne’skyria Geddis took advantage of the dual enrollment program and attended South Georgia Technical College’s Nurse Aid program.  They graduated recently from that program.    Janice Wiseman, RN, BSN instructor at South Georgia Technical College, was the Certified Nursing...