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The Adult Education Department at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held a highly successful GED Blitz in Montezuma, helping a group of motivated students achieve a major milestone. Eight students from the Mennonite community completed GED pretesting and began classes the following week. After just one week of intensive instruction, all eight students successfully earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas. This rapid success underscores the effectiveness of...

Members of the advisory council for the South Georgia Technical College Cosmetology program met recently on the SGTC campus in the Odom Center conference room. Cosmetology Instructor Dorothea Lusane McKenzie shared updates on student enrollment, curriculum adjustments, community involvement, and notable student accomplishments. Members of the advisory councils represent local business and industry that have a direct interest in the program they are involved with and volunteer their time...

A’Neya Mack of Plains was recognized recently as the overall Student of Excellence for South Georgia Technical College in Americus. Mack is a Computer Information Systems student and was nominated by SGTC CIS instructor Veronda Cladd. Cladd praised Mack for her remarkable growth over the past year—from a quiet, reserved student to an emerging leader on campus. Mack now serves as secretary of the Student Government Association and has excelled in SkillsUSA competitions, winning a gold...

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a well-attended Financial Literacy Workshop for students on its Americus campus, emphasizing the importance of building strong money management skills. The workshop was held in the Hicks Hall student center and drew an engaged crowd of more than 50 students eager to learn how to better manage their finances. The featured speaker for the event was Charlene Pennymon, a Loan Officer at Citizens Bank of Americus, who brought years of experience...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Welding program at the Crisp County Center in Cordele. The meeting brought together faculty, administrators, and industry professionals to review program progress, discuss workforce needs, and explore opportunities for continued improvement. The advisory committee provides critical insight that helps SGTC ensure its technical programs remain relevant and aligned with industry standards. Discussion...

The Marketing Management advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College convened recently to review program updates and discuss trends within the marketing industry. The committee plays a key role in helping SGTC maintain high-quality instruction and training within the Marketing Management program. Instructor Mary Cross provided updates on enrollment, curriculum developments, industry partnerships, and student success. Advisory members contribute valuable insight regarding...

The advisory committee for the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Diesel Equipment Technology program met recently in the Morgan Transportation building on the SGTC campus. Program instructor Chase Shannon discussed program needs and developments with members of the committee. SGTC advisory committees consist of representatives from local business and industry who have a direct interest in the programs with which they are involved. Members volunteer their time to help SGTC stay...

“Breast Cancer Awareness is near and dear to my heart,” said South Georgia Technical College Alumna and Breast Cancer Survivor Tara Arnold Bivins when she shared her story of fighting and survival recently with faculty, staff, and students at South Georgia Technical College prior to the college’s Breast Cancer Awareness Walk around the Americus campus. She shared that she is one of six children. Three were diagnosed with breast cancer and her brother tragically passed away from the...

The Criminal Justice Technology advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently met on the Americus campus to discuss program updates and industry trends. The meeting was held in the Criminal Justice classroom and led by instructors Teresa McCook and Wanda Bishop. The purpose of the advisory committee is to support continuous improvement of SGTC’s Criminal Justice Technology programs by providing feedback on curriculum, new training opportunities, technology, and...

SGTC Assistant Vice President Joshua Curtin (shown 2nd from right) is shown above with SGTC staff members encouraging them to pledge to stop domestic violence in support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month   “Love does not hurt – end the violence now,” was the message spread for the National Domestic Violence Awareness month activities at South Georgia Technical College which included a wear purple push to join the movement and bring awareness on Thursday, October 16th.   ...

Shown above on the first row, (left to right) are: Alecia Pickney, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs; Tammy Hamilton, Accounting Instructor; Nicole Turner, Business Technology Instructor; and Katrice Martin, Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Grants Coordinator. Second row, left to right: Teresa Jolly, Business Technology Instructor/Blackboard Point of Contact; Kylee Little, Crisp County Power; Sarah Howell, Crisp County Power; Mark Lewis, TCSG...

SGTC participating in No Fee November and waiving the Application Fee during the month of November.    South Georgia Technical College is providing an application fee waiver for students who apply during the month of November.  November is “Apply to College Month” and students who apply during “No Fee November” can have the $25 application fee waived.    Students interested in applying to South Georgia Technical College can visit the SGTC website at www.southgatech.edu and complete...