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SGTC Student of Excellence overall winner Eva Porter (left) and nominees (top row) Jamesia Monts, Damiya Hall, Dawn Ammons, (bottom row) Katelin Bloodworth, Elizabeth Guerrero, and Tymothy Mitchell.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently recognized Eva Porter of Buena Vista, an Early Childhood Care and Education student, as the overall Student of Excellence on the Americus campus. She was nominated for the award by SGTC Early Childhood Care and Education instructor Jaye Cripe. For...

GACE virtual statewide career fair set for April 7th.   South Georgia Technical College is partnering with the Georgia Association of College and Employers (GACE) to participate in the GACE Spring Virtual Career Fair on Wednesday, April 7th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  To register or for more information visit: https://gace.org/Virtual-Statewide-Career-Fair    Over 40 colleges and universities from across the state of Georgia will be participating in the virtual career fair.  The benefits of...

South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Medical Assisting Instructor Carol Cowan (right) is shown above with two students learning to draw blood.   South Georgia Technical College is offering two phlebotomy classes beginning March 8th that can help students interested in the medical field become certified phlebotomists and be ready for the workforce in just eight weeks.  And with the HOPE grant and HOPE Career grant funding, the cost is practically free to qualified students.   ...

South Georgia Technical College’s Jalen Reynolds (3) and Moe Shida (10) were both selected GCAA Players of the Week in Division 1 basketball.     South Georgia Technical College’s Jalen Reynolds and Moe Shida were selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Division I Basketball Players of the Week for the February 15th, 2021 week.    Reynolds, a 6’ 7” sophomore forward from Darien, GA, has led the Jets to a 5 – 4 overall record and a 3 – 0 conference record. ...

Barbara Hill hired as part-time Campus Safety Officer at South Georgia Tech.   Barbara Hill of Americus has been hired as a part-time Campus Safety Officer at South Georgia Technical College.  She will report to Campus Safety Director Sammy Stone and SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens.     Hill is a graduate of the South Georgia Technical College Criminal Justice program and the SGTC Law Enforcement Academy. She has been working as a security officer at different...

Jasmin Robinson is shown above with her Valentine's gift basket.  The South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a Valentine’s Day Goodies & Giveaways event recently for students on the Americus campus.  SGA leaders and advisors were on hand to present students with cookies, cupcakes, and drinks between classes.    Students were also allowed to register for two large gift baskets to be given away.  The baskets were filled with Valentine gifts, goodies, and...

South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Electrical Systems Technology Instructor Mike Enfinger is shown above with one of the small trainers that he uses to help students learn about the Electrical Technology field.    South Georgia Technical College is offering 10 different short-term technical certificate of credit (TCC) programs of study that can lead individuals into entry level positions in high demand career opportunities with an eight-week time investment.  Classes start...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently recognized David Wilkerson of Americus, an Electrical Systems Technology student, as the overall Student of Excellence on the Americus campus. He was nominated for the award by SGTC Electrical Systems Technology instructor Patrick Owen. For the month of February, SGTC recognized students nominated by their instructors in the industrial technology programs. Honorees included Ijermon Cheatham of Americus, Drafting, nominated by Kristie Cook;...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (left) is shown above accepting a check from David Aycock with (center) Gene Haas for the SGTC Precision Machining and Manufacturing Program. Chad Brown, SGTC Precision Machining and Manufacturing Instructor, (right) is also shown.   The Gene Haas Foundation donated $12,500 to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently to support Precision Machining and Manufacturing scholarships and student competition teams...

Javarise Jamele Terry hired as full-time Campus Safety Officer at South Georgia Tech.   Javarise Jamele Terry of Americus has been hired as a full-time Campus Safety Officer at South Georgia Technical College, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  He will report to Campus Safety Director Sammy Stone and SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens. He will start immediately.    Terry worked as a part-time Campus Safety Officer at South Georgia Technical College from...

South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance student Samuel Holm (center right) was awarded the Sam Singletary endowed Aviation Maintenance Technology scholarship recently. Shown above (l to r) are SGTC Aviation Maintenance Technology Instructors David Grant, Victoria Herron, and Paul Pearson, SGTC President Dr. John Watford, Samuel Holm, Sam Singletary’s family, William Sam Singletary, Sr., and Sandra Singletary, Kim Singletary Christmas, Ashton Singletary Tatum, and Charles...

Shonda Boddie named Registrar Assistant for South Georgia Technical College.     Shonda Boddie of Americus has been named as the Registrar Assistant in the Student Affairs office at South Georgia Technical College, announced President Dr. John Watford recently.  Her office will be located on the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus. She will report to SGTC Vice President of Student Affairs Eulish Kinchens and Registrar Kari Bodrey.     Boddie earned her Bachelor of Science degree...