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Pictured are members of the SGTC Diesel Equipment Technology program advisory committee. Front row (l-r): David Cox, Wayne Peck, Katrice Martin, Julie Partain, Dr. David Finley, and Lu Bordoni. Back row (l-r): Ash Alt, Chase Shannon, Steven Stanley, Sean Flynn, and Don Rountree.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Diesel Equipment Technology advisory committee recently gathered in the Morgan Transportation Building on the SGTC campus. Program instructors Chase Shannon and David Cox led...

Pictured are members of the SGTC Automotive Technology Advisory Committee (l-r) Sandhya Muljibhai, Starlyn Sampson, Katrice Martin, Brandon Dean, John Beaver, Kevin Beaver, Dr. David Finley, Matt Kiley, Ron Peacock, Tony Peck, David Miller, and Carey Mahone.The Automotive Technology advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently convened in the Morgan Transportation Building on the Americus campus to discuss program developments and industry trends. The advisory...

South Georgia Technical College Culinary Arts advisory committee is shown above with SGTC Crisp County Culinary Arts Instructor Johnny Davis and Americus Instructor Chef Ricky Watzlowick and three of their students, Qundra Ford, Brenda Shiloh, and Brianna Mauldin.   The South Georgia Technical College Culinary Arts advisory committee met recently in the Culinary Arts lab and classroom area on the college’s Crisp County Center campus to discuss several aspects of the culinary arts...

Pictured (l to r) for the donation presentation are SGTC Environmental Horticulture students Lisa Sellers, Cory Shelly, SGTC Instructor Brandon Gross, Club members Janice Webb, Sharon McFarland, Judy Parkinson, Maxine Stribling, SGTC’s Su Ann Bird, Club members Myrt Radney, Pam Dowdy, and SGTC Horticulture students Cass Williams, Zaria Green, and Keinosia Brown.The Azalea Garden Club presented the South Georgia Technical College Foundation with a donation to provide scholarships for...

Shown above is the TechForce 2024 postcard design with the Foundation’s “Bridging the Gap @ South Georgia Technical College” theme.    “Bridging the Gap @ South Georgia Tech” is the theme for the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s 2024 TechForce fund drive and SGTC foundation members are hoping that everyone will give generously to provide a positive impact on the nearly 10,000 lives touched each year by South Georgia Technical College.  All donations will be matched...

SGTC Air Conditioning Technology instructor Johnny Griffin (left) is pictured with former student Spencer McDowell of Albany Heating & Air.Spencer McDowell of Plains, a graduate from the South Georgia Technical College Air Conditioning Technology program, stopped by the SGTC campus recently to share his story with SGTC Career Services Director Cynthia Carter. McDowell completed the program in 2023 under Johnny Griffin, SGTC’s air conditioning technology instructor. Like many SGTC...

Shown above are the members of the South Georgia Technical College Internal TechForce 2024 fund drive. They include:Dr. David Finley, Tammy Hamilton, Pat Peacock, Jennifer Gilmore, Tylen Pepito, Jennifer Robinson, Matthew Burks, Teresa McCook, Chester Taylor, Josh Curtin, Leah Cannady, and Jeff Sheppard. Not shown are: David Cox, Lisa Jordan, Tami Blount, Peiare Adderly, Melissa Granthan, Dr. Michele Seay, Dorothea McKenzie, and Jason Wisham.    The South Georgia Technical College faculty...

Shown above are Kate Cheek Hancock and John Hancock in their uniforms from their service to this country in World War II.    A new South Georgia Technical College Foundation limited term endowed scholarship for students from Dodge, Wilcox, Crisp and Sumter Counties was established recently in memory of John and Kate Cheek Hancock by their son, Paul C. Hancock of Ft. Worth, Texas.        The John and Kate Hancock limited term endowed scholarship should be able to assist approximately 15...

Shown above is CAT Think Big Advisory Committee Chairman Jeff Cornwell of Yancey presiding over the advisory committee meeting at South Georgia Technical College. Americus, GA –Representatives from CAT Corporate and five Caterpillar Dealers from across the Southeastern United States recently met at South Georgia Technical College for the “ThinkBIG” Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology Advisory Committee Fall meeting. The group held the meeting in the John M. Pope Industrial...

SGTC Electronics Technology student Matt Weeks of Preston (left) is pictured with instructor Mike Collins.South Georgia Technical College’s Career Services department helps students connect their education to job opportunities. Many SGTC students even work in their chosen fields while still enrolled at the college, giving them a jumpstart in their careers. The electronics technology program, under the direction of instructor Mike Collins, currently has three students enrolled who exemplify...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (r) is shown above with Andrew Goldberg of the Warner Robins Air Force Logistics Complex.   The Warner Robins Air Force Logistics Complex hosted a hiring event for experienced Avionics/Electronics & Electrical Technicians at South Georgia Technical College’s John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center recently.     Andrew Goldberg, Director of Talent Operations at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, met with SGTC President Dr. John...

Shown above are members of the SGTC Electrical Lineworker class that took part in the resume writing workshop. Also shown are SGTC Electrical Lineworker Instructors along with Georgia Power’s Don Porter and Keith Nichols and SGTC Economic Development Director Paul Farr.   South Georgia Technical College Career Services Director Cynthia Carter met with the 63rd Class of the SGTC Electrical Lineworker Certificate Program students to introduce them to effective resume writing---a powerful...