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The winning team from SGTC's aviation programsA team of students from South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) aviation program recently bested a team of SGTC faculty and staff to claim this year’s intramural softball championship. The aviation students dominated from the outset, winning 14-2. Vanessa Wall, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, coordinated the intramural softball season, which began in September with teams representing several SGTC programs including aviation,...

D.W. Persall, Media & Library Services Specialist at the SGTC Crisp County Center, provides students tips on writing a quality cover letter during a recent workshop.The South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center recently held a workshop for students on how to create a professional resume and cover letter as well as how to prepare for and perform in an interview. D.W. Persall, Media & Library Services Specialist at the Crisp County Center, conducted the workshop and also stressed the...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (standing right) is shown talking with South Georgia Technical College employees and students during the recent Spring Semester registration. SGTC will hold another Spring Semester registration on January 7th. South Georgia Technical College was recognized as the 12th most affordable college and university in the United States in a poll released by EDsmart recently. Only colleges with an average net price of less than $3,500...

Pictured is one of SGTC’s 18-wheel rigs adorned for the Light Up Your Future celebration.South Georgia Technical College will host the fourth annual “Light Up Your Future” event Tuesday, December 3rd from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The community is invited to join the fun at this free celebration on the lawn between the Odom Center and Hicks Hall on the Americus Campus. Participants can also attend the SGTC Jets basketball game against Action Sports Academy free of charge. Tipoff is at...

SGTC Culinary Arts adjunct instructor Corcynthia Monts (left) and a group of dual enrollment students from ASHS recently enjoyed a field experience at Ruby Tuesday in Americus.A group of students from Americus Sumter High School (ASHS) dually enrolled in the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Culinary Arts program recently had the opportunity to visit Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Americus. For the students, the trip was an opportunity to experience fine dining and grade the hospitality of...

Pictured are members of the SGTC Practical Nursing advisory committee. Seated left to right are Jennifer Childs, Tammi Johnston, and Debra Mims. Second row (l-r): Susie Fussell, Sandhya Muljibhai, Christine Rundle, Shelley Gore, Kristi Hasty, Dr. David Finley. Third row (l-r): Debra Webb, Trina Murray, Chance McGough, Juanita Wells.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Practical Nursing advisory committee met recently in McLain Hall on the SGTC Campus. The purpose of the advisory...

Retiring SGTC Math instructor Kim Miller (center) is pictured with her family (l-r): her son Andrew Miller, husband Robert Miller, and parents Melissa and Johnny Gordon.The Crisp County Center of South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a reception to honor Kim Miller, who is retiring after more than 27 years of service to the college. Miller began her career with SGTC as a part-time Adult Literacy/GED instructor. In 1992, she was hired as a full-time Adult Literacy instructor....

Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Matt Arthur (center front row) is shown above with advancement, marketing, and alumni representatives from the Technical College System of Georgia who attended the GEAC conference.Young Harris, GA - Dr. Steve Wrigley, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, and Matt Arthur, Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia were the featured speakers at the Georgia Education Advancement Council (GEAC) meeting in Young Harris, GA...

Pictured left to right are CIS advisory committee members Racarda Blackmon of Magnolia Manor, SGTC Academic Dean Dr. Andrea Oates, Pie Smith and Michael Wilson from the Sumter County Board of Education, SGTC CIS instructor Andrea Ingram, SGTC Academic Affairs Administrative Assistant April Hilliard, and Will Patterson of Phoebe Putney Health Systems. Not pictured is Christopher Saunders of NEOS Technologies.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Computer Information Systems (CIS)...

Allan Sparling of Sylvester was named the latest Student of Excellence at SGTC in Americus.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) diesel power equipment student Allan Sparling of Sylvester was recently named the Student of Excellence for December. Carter and six other outstanding students were recognized as the top students in their respective program areas and then Carter was selected as the overall Student of Excellence at the ceremony held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center...

Students at South Georgia Technical College in Americus and Cordele will be on Thanksgiving break November 25-29. There will be no classes those days. Employees also have the opportunity to schedule annual leave November 25-27 in addition to the Thanksgiving Holiday November 28-29.

Author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Marc Arnett addresses the audience at the recent SGTC Phi Beta Lambda American Enterprise Day event.Americus Mayor Barry Blount and South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) President Dr. John Watford joined members of the South Georgia Technical College Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) organization for a celebration of American Enterprise Day in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the SGTC Americus campus recently. Mayor Blount, President...