Jets News

South Georgia Technical College recently held its Fall 2025 High School Equivalency graduation ceremony in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the SGTC Americus campus. Thirty-six students earned their General Educational Development (GED) Diploma or High School Equivalency and were recognized for that accomplishment. James Ingram, South Georgia Technical College Adult Education Instructor at Sumter County Corrections, was the guest speaker at the event, which...

The Precision Machining and Manufacturing program and the Welding and Joining Technology program at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a joint advisory committee meeting on the college’s Americus campus. The session took place in the welding classroom of the McClendon Building and brought together faculty and industry professionals to discuss the current state of the programs and gather feedback for continued growth and improvement. The purpose of the advisory...

Eighteen students from South Georgia Technical College’s Practical Nursing program were honored in a recent pinning ceremony held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and administrators, the graduates took part in the time-honored tradition celebrating their entry into the nursing profession. SGTC President Dr. John Watford welcomed those in attendance and congratulated the graduates on their...

South Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing student Brittany Wills of Ellaville was selected to receive the initial endowed Charles Jenkins Practical Nursing Scholarship. She was nominated for this honor by her instructors Jennifer Childs and Christine Rundle. Wills is graduating from the SGTC Practical Nursing program this fall and has been working as an EMT while also attending college full-time. “I am so appreciative of this scholarship,” said Wills. “This has been...

Two South Georgia Technical College Precision Machining and Manufacturing students were recognized with Gene Haas Foundation Scholarships for their outstanding academic efforts and work ethics. Jake Pittman, SGTC Precision Machining and Manufacturing Instructor recommended them for the scholarships. Ayden Niette of Butler and Gerald Larkey, III of Americus were selected as the Gene Haas Foundation scholarship recipients by the South Georgia Technical College Foundation. SGTC...

Maiyah Willis, a dedicated Aviation Maintenance student at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), recently shared her powerful story of how the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program has transformed her life during a recent meeting of the Middle Flint Workforce Development Board in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on SGTC’s Americus campus. Encouraged by her grandmother and determined to pursue a career in aviation despite no prior knowledge of the...

A new scholarship fund at South Georgia Technical College has been established and endowed in honor of SGTC 2025 Alumni of the Year Charles Jenkins Sr., of Columbus, GA. The Charles Jenkins Practical Nursing scholarship will be administered by the SGTC Foundation. The scholarship was endowed by his son, Jonathan and his wife, Paige Jenkins, and their sons Sam and Andrew. Charles Jenkins is a 1967 graduate of the South Georgia Technical and Vocational School Practical...

The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical College’s John Deere Agricultural Technology program recently held its fall meeting on the Americus campus to discuss program updates, industry trends, and continued workforce alignment. During the session, SGTC instructors Matthew Burks and David Cox provided updates on the program’s curriculum, student progress, and related developments. Advisory members then shared valuable industry insights and offered guidance to help ensure...

South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) students attended the Georgia Fall Leadership Conference in Atlanta at the Crown Plaza Hotel and presented 52 books to the “Books For Keeps” organization as part of the group’s service project. SGTC Student Government Association President Jesse Cadenhead, along with students Greg Hester, A’Neya Mack, and Cheyenne Wiggins attended the conference with SGTC Career...

Marianna, FL – The South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets dropped back-to-back losses in the Chipola Classic in Marianna, FL over the weekend to fall to 3 – 7 on the season. They suffered a 71 – 66 loss to Bishop State Community College and then an 84 – 61 decision to the undefeated second-ranked Chipola State Indians. The Lady Jets seem to be struggling under third year Athletic Director and Lady Jets head coach Jason Carpenter who put together a combined 46 – 18 record...

Two South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Electrical Lineworker students were selected to receive the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s Southeastern Electric Exchange’s Electrical (S.E.E.) Lineworker Scholarships. The $1,000 scholarships were awarded to: Jordan Bynes of Louisville, GA, and Ryan Harstad of Fortson, GA. S.E.E. has been supporting the electric utility industry since 1933. S.E.E.’s Line Worker Grant Program is a continuation of this...

SWAINSBORO, GA - The South Georgia Technical College Jets moved to 4 – 9 on the season after splitting decisions in the East Georgia State College Classic December 6th and 7th. The Jets lost to Brunswick Community College 82 – 77 in the opener and then rallied to defeat Richard Bland College 78 – 60 on Sunday. East Georgia State College walked away as the overall winner in the East Georgia State College Classic with wins over Richard Bland (85-67) and a narrow 69 – 64 victory...