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The SkillsUSA club at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently earned recognition for one of the largest membership increases in the state. Under the guidance of SGTC SkillsUSA advisor and Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Vanessa Wall, 59 additional students joined the club compared to last year, good for the third largest increase in Georgia. The club also earned Level 1 Quality Chapter Status in the SkillsUSA Chapter Excellence program. SkillsUSA is a partnership of...

   Even during these uncertain times, there is something that everyone can do to help shape the future without putting anyone at risk.  South Georgia Technical College is urging everyone to do their part by asking them to fill out the Census for 2020.     According to the U.S. Census Bureau, all households will receive an invitation to participate in the census by March 20.  They will have three options to respond – online, by phone, or by mail.  All responses are anonymous and...

   Over 12 years ago, Robert Dunford was not exactly sure what the future held.  The job that was providing for him and his family was disappearing.  He had a lot of uncertainty about his employment prospects.    But then he learned about the South Georgia Technical College Workforce Investment Act Displaced Worker program that would provide financial assistance for tuition, fees, books, and direct training costs.  The WIA program helped him begin the educational journey that prepared him...

   “I wouldn’t be where I am today without South Georgia Tech,” said Charles Jenkins of Columbus, GA, who graduated from the Licensed Practical Nursing program in 1967.  Jenkins enjoyed a career in the medical field for nearly 40 years and was able to provide for himself and his family with the education he received from what was known as “South Georgia Technical and Vocational School” in 1966 – 67.    Jenkins visited the college recently and received a tour of the campus that...

The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Americus Campus chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) recently attended the Georgia PBL District Conference in Macon. The students participated in workshops and competitive events. The SGTC PBL students attending the event were Heather Hinton of Dawson, Kenyatta Slaughter of Americus, Ashley Halstead of Ellaville, and Gwendolyn Coley of Americus. Heather Hinton took first place honors in the categories of Cyber Security and Networking Concepts....

   Governor Brian P. Kemp signed an executive order declaring a Public Health State of Emergency in Georgia closing all elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools through March 31st to keep students, teachers, and administrators safe and mitigate the spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19.    “In compliance with that executive order, South Georgia Technical College and its adult education sites will be closed to all activities now through March 31st,” said SGTC President Dr....

   Six South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets were named to the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I All-Academic basketball team for the 2019 – 2020 season announced GCAA Executive Director David Elder.    The six South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets who earned this distinction included:  Amarah Edeh, Niya Goudelock, Oumy Gueye, Anna McKendree, Shamari Tyson, and Yasriyyah Wazeerud-Din.    In order to be eligible, a student-athlete must be a sophomore...

   Following the recent recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Junior College Athletic Association has made the difficult decision to cancel all upcoming basketball championships as well as spring competition, effective immediately.  That includes the NJCAA Division I national tournament in Lubbock, TX, that the 30 – 2 South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets had earned the right to participate in.    “In light of the progressive...

Atlanta, GA - South Georgia Technical College Adult Education representative Minh Duc Nguyen of Leslie and 25 other adult learners from across Georgia were recognized and honored at the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) 27th annual Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) conference.     The South Georgia Technical College Adult Education program was also singled out for two different awards at the EAGLE conference.  SGTC President Dr. John Watford and Dean of...

Americus, GA –Approximately 50 high school students and parents from across the Southeastern United States attended South Georgia Technical College’s John Deere Agricultural Technology Open House held recently in the college’s John Deere Ag Technology lab and classrooms.     The event was sponsored by South Georgia Technical College and John Deere.  John Deere officials and dealers invited prospective students and their parents as well as high school guidance counselors, and...

The Reverend Keith Lewis served as the guest speaker for the recent African American History program at the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center. In addition to serving as the Pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church and the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Lewis is also employed at SGTC. SGTC Dean of Enrollment Management Julie Partain gave opening remarks. She was followed by members of the SGTC chapter of the National Technical Honor Society with presentations on important...

   South Georgia Technical College has made the decision to suspend classes and activities on all campuses and adult education sites beginning now through March 27th due to current issues and concerns resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19), announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  The only exception will be the high school dual enrollment classes in open K-12 school systems.    “While a variety of factors influenced this decision, be assured that the...