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   Three South Georgia Technical College students enrolled in technical and industrial programs at South Georgia Technical College were awarded the Nadeen Green and Ned Cone scholarships recently by the South Georgia Technical College Foundation.    Austin Rouse of Cordele, GA; Kadarious Idlette of Americus, GA; and Justin McCardle of Mauk, GA; were the students selected to receive the Nadeen Green and Ned Cone scholarships based on financial need, a strong involvement in civic or...

The Adult Education advisory committee of South Georgia Technical College recently met in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Building on the SGTC campus. Comprising faculty and staff from the SGTC Adult Education department, the committee's mission is to support continuous quality improvement within the program. During the meeting, SGTC Adult Education instructors provided updates and insights on program changes, enrollment figures, community engagement initiatives, and student...

The South Georgia Technical College Culinary Arts program advisory committee met recently in The Landings Culinary Arts Dining Room on the Americus campus. The Culinary Arts students prepared and served the committee a meal of a simple salad with Ranch or Italian dressing, prime rib, steamed and seasoned fresh green beans, twice-baked potatoes, and yeast rolls. Red velvet cake and yellow cake were offered for dessert. Over dinner, the committee discussed program enrollment and provided...

The Industrial Programs Advisory Council of South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) convened recently at the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. The meeting focused on SGTC’s Electronics, Industrial/Electrical Systems Technology, Precision Machining and Manufacturing, and Welding programs. Advisory councils at SGTC play a vital role in guiding and supporting program personnel and the college in preparing students to meet the needs of businesses and...

 Fifteen students enrolled in heavy equipment diesel repair, electric power generation and agricultural related repair programs at South Georgia Technical College were awarded Agrium/Nutrien scholarships for exceptional academic performance and work ethics.    Eleven students enrolled in the South Georgia Technical College Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Dealer’s Service Technology and Electric Power Generation programs were selected as well as four students in the John Deere Agricultural...

    South Georgia Technical College will be hosting its Spring Take-off Open House in the James S. Peters Gymnasium on the Americus campus, Friday, April 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.  SGTC President Dr. John Watford has waived the $25 application fee for individuals who apply to SGTC April 12 – 19.    Everyone is invited to attend this free event and meet instructors, staff and students to learn more about the over 200 programs of study available at South Georgia Tech.  Campus tours...

   Three students in the South Georgia Technical College Marketing Management program have qualified for South Georgia Technical College Foundation academic scholarships based on their grade point averages and work ethics.  Mary Cross is the instructor of the SGTC Marketing Management program and recommended each of the students.    Shakiya McDonald and Tyona Royal of Americus were selected to receive the Roy Lee and Susan Smith Scholarship and Leah Nunley of San Jan Valley, AZ, was...

   Nine members of the South Georgia Technical College Jets and Lady Jets 2023 – 2024 basketball teams have earned Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I All-Academic Team honors, announced GCAA Executive Director David Elder.    The five Jets basketball players who earned the All-Academic Team honors included:  sophomores Noah Barnett, Ryan Djoussa, Justin Evans, Israel Monodu, and Deonte Williams.  The four Lady Jets honored as All-Academic Team members included:...

Four South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance Technology graduates returned to the college recently to “give back” and share with the current Aviation Maintenance and Precision Machining and Manufacturing students about current industry needs.    Jamie R. Guined, Kip and Kolby McClelland, and Ryan Carter were the four graduates who returned recently to share insights and industry knowledge with the current South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance Technology...

The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical College’s Marketing Management program met recently to discuss the current state of the program and the industry as a whole. This committee assists South Georgia Tech faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the program. SGTC’s Marketing Management instructor, Mary Cross, presented the committee with updates and information about program changes, enrollment, community activities, and student news. Members of the advisory...

South Georgia Technical College Career Services recently hosted a resume-writing workshop for students at the college’s Crisp County Center in Cordele. Cynthia Carter, Director of Career Services, explained the value of a resume as well as how to write one that will be effective in the job search process. “A resume is one of the first things a potential employer sees about a job seeker,” Carter said. “Use a combination of action words to highlight your experience and make your...

Students in the Horticulture program at South Georgia Technical College recently ventured to Baxley, GA to tour County Farm Plant Company. Horticulture instructor Brandon Gross and his students toured the company’s production greenhouses and retail nursery. Gross and students Cass Williams of Perry, Sonyona Josey of Americus, Kyle Davis of Montezuma, Mary Madrid of Leesburg, and Grace Hardage of Andersonville also picked up plants for the SGTC horticulture program’s annual plant sale....