Smarr-Smith Foundation establishes endowed scholarship at South Georgia Technical College in memory of fallen officers

Chad Roberson (seated right center) is shown above presenting SGTC President Dr. John Watford (seated left center) with a scholarship check from the Smarr - Smith Foundation for an endowed scholarship at South Georgia Technical College. Americus, GA – The Smarr-Smith Foundation presented the South Georgia Technical College Foundation with a check for $5500 to endow scholarships in memory of Americus Police Officer Nicholas R. Smarr and Georgia Southwestern State University Campus Safety...



Kauffman Tire offering scholarships for SGTC 16-week program

Theron Garcia, Vice President of Human Resources for Kauffman Tire is shown above (right center) presenting a scholarship check to South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (left center) for the South Georgia Technical College Foundation to use for students enrolling in the Automotive Chassis and Climate Control Specialist classes at South Georgia Technical College this fall. Also shown are Kauffman Tire Vice President of Wholesale Operations Tom Money (left) and Kauffman...



SGTC encouraging all students to fill out Financial Aid forms

SGTC Financial Aid Director Carrie Wilder (l) is shown above helping a student fill out his financial aid forms for the new year.South Georgia Technical College is encouraging all students who are currently attending summer semester or plan to enroll at SGTC for fall semester to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) today. Recent revisions to federal Pell Grant financial aid disbursements could mean a greater yearly award for South Georgia Technical College students...



South Georgia Technical College expanding offerings at Crisp County Center

South Georgia Technical College’s Mike Enfinger is shown above showing some students the new equipment that will be utilized in the new Air Conditioning Technology program that will be beginning this fall at the Crisp County Center. Fall semester classes begin August 14th. It’s not too late, sign up today! South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) is expanding the educational programs offered at the Crisp County Center on North Midway Road in Cordele beginning Fall 2017, announced South...



South Georgia Technical College fall semester registration begins Tuesday, July 25th

South Georgia Technical College Financial Aid Director Carrie Wilder is shown above helping students fill out their financial aid forms for fall semester. All students need to complete the FASFA financial aid forms for the new year. For more information, contact the SGTC Financial Aid office at 229-931-2319 in Americus or 229-271-4043 in Cordele. Classes begin August 14th so begin making plans now to “Take Off with South Georgia Tech” this fall. South Georgia Technical College is...



Take Off with South Georgia Tech on Social Media

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford and his wife, Barbara, are shown above “Taking Off with South Georgia Technical College” by posing for a selfie in the Jets and Lady Jets social media frames.Take Off with South Georgia Tech this fall. South Georgia Technical College is encouraging all students, parents, faculty, staff, retirees, and alumni to post selfies on social media showing how South Georgia Tech helps this community and its students “Take Off” in their...



SGTC Cosmetology Program hosts Hairstyling Competition

Shown above are the South Georgia Technical College Instructors and winners from the Cosmetology Hairstyling Contest with the judges. They are (standing l to r): SGTC Cosmetology Instructors Dorothea Lusanne McKenzie and Airel Rolle and Instructor trainee Jessakeetha Maddox; first place winner Frances Gill, second place finisher Morgan Whaley, the third place winner Tatum Brown, fourth place contestant Ambrea Hill, Jenna Gill who finished in fifth place, and Jamirah Johnson, the sixth place...



South Georgia Technical College Computer Science Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation for 2017

South Georgia Technical College CIS Instructor Andrea Ingram is shown above with student John Beech.South Georgia Technical College’s Computer Information and Networking Systems programs have been recognized for excellence by the Community for Accredited Online Schools ((AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org) recently. The rankings can be found at: http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/computer-science-degree/#best-college-ranking. South Georgia Technical College was listed as one of the top...



South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center to Host Job Fair July 25th

SGTC Crisp County Center Welding Instructor Brenda Butler Gilliam (r) is shown above instructing a student on proper welding techniques. Welders are in high demand and if you need the skills for this career, sign up for classes during the job fair.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) will be hosting a free Job Fair at the SGTC Crisp County Center at 402 North Midway Road in Cordele on Tuesday, July 25th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Job applicants are encouraged to dress for success and bring...



South Georgia Technical College’s Derrick Trawick signs Letter of Intent with Allen University

SGTC’s Derrick Trawick signs Letter of Intent to play basketball with Allen University.South Georgia Technical College’s Derrick Trawick, a sophomore member of the Jets basketball team, which finished second in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association conference this past season, has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career as Fighting Yellow Jacket at Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina, announced SGTC Jets head basketball coach Travis Garrett. Derrick...



South Georgia Technical College Foundation receives $5,000 grant from Flint Energies Foundation

South Georgia Technical College Vice President of Institutional Advancement Su Ann Bird (right) is shown accepting the big check for $5,000 for the South Georgia Technical College Foundation from the Flint Energies Foundation members.REYNOLDS/WARNER ROBINS/UPATOI – The South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently received $5,000 in grant funds from the Flint Energies Foundation. The grant will assist in the funding of equipment for the college’s Electric Generation Program as well...



South Georgia Technical College’s Davion Clark Signs Letter of Intent With Allen University

SGTC Jets' Davion Clark, 32, Signs Letter of Intent With Allen University.South Georgia Technical College’s Davion Clark, a sophomore member of the Jets basketball team, which finished second in the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association conference this past season, has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career as a Fighting Yellow Jacket at Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina, announced SGTC Jets head basketball coach Travis Garrett. Davion Clark, a 6’5”...