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ATLANTA, GA--The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) have collaborated to develop statewide articulation agreements that will allow students to receive TCSG college credits for certain Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) courses. To receive articulated credit from TCSG, students must successfully complete an identified high school CTAE course or Career Pathway, depending on the articulation agreement, and pass a...

South Georgia Technical College’s Office of Economic Development is providing access to 10 FREE, self-paced, online, basic soft-skills courses that encompass a variety of topics useful in any work environment.  The courses can be accessed at: https://gvtc.tcsg.edu/econdev.“In an effort to support our communities, business and industry, and individuals in this time of need, South Georgia Technical College and the Technical College System of Georgia are providing FREE access to these...

In-person registration for fall semester at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) will take place Monday, August 16 on the college’s Americus and Cordele campuses. In Americus, registration sessions will begin at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center. Cordele registration will be open from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. in the SGTC Crisp County Center Auditorium. Students will see Admissions and Financial Aid representatives,...

   South Georgia Technical College sent out hundreds of acceptance letters to new students for its upcoming Fall Semester beginning with the word “Congratulations!”   South Georgia Technical College’s Fall Semester begins August 18th.      The college is removing potential enrollment obstacles by waiving entrance exams and even if individuals did not receive a letter, the college will help get students accepted and enrolled!  And enrolling students will receive FREE SGTC “Changing...

   Millions of students across the country are facing financial strains and health fears as they decide whether or not to return to college this fall.  Times are unpredictable, but students who are worried they can’t afford to take classes should contact South Georgia Technical College now.     “South Georgia Technical College has 24 different programs that qualify for additional financial aid funds and allow students to attend college practically tuition free,” said SGTC President...

    South Georgia Technical College 2018 John Deere Agricultural Technology graduate Austin Westbook of Malone, FL, was featured on a Field Rows podcast by Jim McArthur talking about his time at South Georgia Technical College and describing the life of a John Deere mechanic.  The podcast can be heard at: https://www.fieldrows.com/podcast/episode/4d3a2c21/the-life-of-a-john-deere-mechanic.    Jim McArthur of Field Rows was born and raised on a Peanut and Cotton farm in Malone, Fl. ...

Fourteen graduates of the South Georgia Technical College Licensed Practical Nursing program received their nursing pins in a recent ceremony in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. A crowd of family, friends, administrators, and instructors attended the event to show their support as the students participated in the traditional pinning ritual. Receiving their pins were Niki Banks of Americus, Sonica Burton of Americus, Zikerria Burton of Smithville, Kambi...

     “Welcome to the neighborhood!” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford during his brief remarks at the Sumter County High School and Ignite College and Career Academy ribbon cutting held Thursday, August 5th.     The new Sumter County High School was built across from South Georgia Technical College on South Georgia Tech Parkway and is set to open in September.  “Dr. Choates, Principal Hadley, Sumter County School Board and most importantly, the students...

   Two South Georgia Technical College Precision Machining and Manufacturing students were recognized by SME and Stratasys for their winning performance at the 2021 Additive Manufacturing Competition conducted as part of the 57th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference which was held virtually for the first time in the event’s history.    Tison Smith of Leesburg, GA, and Patrick Hortman of Ellaville, GA captured the Bronze medal in the national Additive Manufacturing...

     The City of Perry and the Perry Police Department donated three police vehicles equipped with lights and sirens to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation to be utilized by the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy cadets for skid car training and different driver training maneuvers.     “We are grateful to the City of Perry and the Perry Police Department for their donation and for their support of the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement...

     Client First Insurance Solutions in Americus presented the South Georgia Technical College Foundation with a $2500 check recently to establish five Commercial Truck Driving scholarships for the 2021 – 2022 academic year.  The scholarships will be awarded to South Georgia Technical College Commercial Truck Driving students who aspire to become owner/operators.    “We are very appreciative of Client First Insurance Solutions for their willingness to partner with South Georgia...

     South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford announced that Stephanie Preskitt has been selected as the Human Resources Coordinator for the college and that Virgilia Edge of Americus has been hired as the Administrative Assistant for the Vice President of Student Affairs, effective immediately.  Preskitt will report to SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe and Edge will report to SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens.    “On behalf of...