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Americus, GA - Two graduates of the Aircraft Structural Technology program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently stopped by the SGTC campus in Americus to pay a visit to their instructor, Jason Wisham, and update him on their careers so far. Darryl Rumph, Jr. and Riana Davis, both from Macon County, used their education at SGTC to earn positions with Thrush Aircraft in Albany. Rumph is a wing mechanic. He went to work for Thrush upon graduating from SGTC in 2018. Davis...

    The South Georgia Technical College Medical Assisting program was highlighted recently as the fourth best program in Georgia by Medical Assistant Advice.  A total of 1,241 schools currently offer medical assisting education in the nation and the rankings are based on academic quality, graduation rate, student to faculty ratio, net price, and student ratings and reviews.  To learn more about the rankings visit their website, https://www.medicalassistantadvice.com/schools/georgia/      ...

   South Georgia Technical College Administrative Services Director Mark Brooks, who has dedicated over 34 years of service to the college, has announced his retirement effective June 30th, 2021.  He currently has the most years of service of any employee at the college.  During his tenure, he has faithfully served four different college Presidents and four different administrative services’ Vice Presidents.    “This has been a wonderful place for me to spend my career,” said Mark...

The Adult Education program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) is changing lives by helping people earn their High School Equivalency (HSE) to enhance their prospects for the future. For Heather Hinton of Oglethorpe, working toward her HSE impacted her in ways she hadn’t anticipated. “Earning my GED gave me a sense of peace and relief,” Hinton said. “It opened up opportunities I wouldn’t have had otherwise.” While in the Adult Education program, Hinton was recognized as...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) is hosting a hygiene products donation drive to supply the “Jets Pantry”, which offers access to daily hygiene products for SGTC students to alleviate financial and transportation barriers so the students can focus on their education. The donation drop-off will take place on June 19 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in front of the Odom Center on the SGTC campus in Americus. Requested items for the Jets Pantry include products for dental care, skin care,...

     Jaydan King of Cordele, a member of the 2021 graduating class of Crisp County High School, was nominated and selected to receive the Crisp County High School Class of 1965 scholarship at South Georgia Technical College. The scholarship can be utilized for tuition, books, supplies, on-campus housing, and educational tools while he continues his education at South Georgia Tech.      Alumni of the Crisp County High School Class of 1965 set up the scholarship at South Georgia Technical...

   South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker alumni Blake Thomas had always had an interest in being a lineman and now seven years after graduation, he is living his dream as a Georgia Power lineman.  He was featured recently in an article about “Everyday Heroes” by HHJ Sports Editor Joshua Miller.    “I’ve always had an interest in being a lineman.  My biggest thing is I love working outside.  That’s number one for me.  Being outside you see something different...

   South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) will be hosting an in-person registration for Summer Semester on Monday, May 24th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hicks Hall on the Americus campus and at the Crisp County Center in Cordele.  Summer semester classes begin May 25th and it is not too late to sign up for the shortened summer semester.    “This is an awesome opportunity for individuals to enroll in college classes,” said South Georgia Tech President John Watford.  “Summer semester is...

    The Cordele Crisp Community League presented a scholarship to South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center’s Criminal Justice Technology student Marissa Harrell of Cordele recently.     The Community League scholarship was designed to assist students at South Georgia Technical College with their educational expenses.  Students must have completed 50% of the coursework in the program of study in which they are currently enrolled in order to qualify for the scholarship.  They...

     Brianna Greenberg of Valdosta was hired as the new full-time Computer Information Systems and Networking Instructor for the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center effective immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  She will report to South Georgia Technical College Vice President of Academic Affairs David Kuipers and the Dean of Enrollment Management Julie Partain.     Greenberg received an Associate of Applied Science in...

   South Georgia Technical College Industrial Electrical Alumnus Al Jordan has worked at Flint Energies for almost 20 years now and has held multiple positions during his tenure.  He began his career as a lineman apprentice, then served as a first-class lineman, and is now a service man.  He is the son of SGTC Adult Education Assistant Lisa Jordan and her husband, Lee.     Jordan was highlighted recently in a publication titled “Everyday Heroes,” in an article written by Joshua...

   T’Erra Wilkerson of Baxley was presented with the Lou Crouch Law Enforcement Scholarship by the South Georgia Technical College Foundation at the completion of the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy Class 21 – 01 recently.  Wilkerson earned her Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification from the South Georgia Technical College Law Enforcement Academy.      “This scholarship will be very beneficial in helping me to reach my educational and...