SGTC Aviation Maintenance Grad Andrew Diaz Takes Flight with New Opportunity

Pictured from left to right are current SGTC aviation student Audrey Pavik, Rick Willis, Owner of R&D Aeronautical, recent aviation maintenance graduate Andrew Diaz and WIOA Coordinator Sandhya Muljibhai.Andrew A. Diaz, a recent graduate of South Georgia Technical College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program, has taken a significant step forward in his career after being hired as a part-time helicopter mechanic by Rick Willis, owner of R&D Aeronautical at the Jimmy Carter...



Krista Hudson Recognized as SGTC Student of Excellence

SGTC Student of Excellence winner Krista Hudson (right) with SGTC CIS instructor Veronda Cladd.Seated (l-R) are SGTC Student of Excellence nominees Hayleigh Jones, Chelsey Clay, Krista Hudson, Justin Wilson and Enola Papin. Standing (l-r) are their instructors Brenda Boone, Sharon Smith, Veronda Cladd, Mary Cross, and Chris Ballauer.Krista Hudson of Oglethorpe was honored recently as the South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence for April. Hudson, a Cybersecurity student, was...



SGTC Aviation Maintenance student lands dream job

Pictured with Hunter Raybon, proudly wearing his SGTC T-shirt is Sandhya Muljibhai, WIOA Coordinator.    South Georgia Technical College Aviation Maintenance student, Hunter Raybon of Taylor County, was recently hired by Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center in Midland, Georgia (outside of Columbus, GA) as a full-time Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic.  He is set to graduate from the SGTC Aviation Maintenance Technology program in May.     Raybon took advantage of many of the services...



SGTC Adult Education Advisory Committee Meets to Review Program Progress

SGTC Dean of Adult Education Tracy Israel leads the recent meeting of the adult education advisory committee.The South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Adult Education advisory committee met recently in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus to discuss program updates, student success, and community engagement. Tracy Israel, SGTC Dean of Adult Education, along with program instructors, shared information about enrollment trends, curriculum developments,...



SGTC Marketing Management Advisory Committee Meets

Pictured (l-r) are SGTC Marketing instructor Mary Cross with advisory committee members Alecia Pinckney, Alicia Green, Kayla Bowens, Andrea Tatum and Dr. David Finley.The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical College’s Marketing Management program met recently to discuss the current state of the program and the industry as a whole. The advisory committee assists South Georgia Tech faculty and staff in continuous quality improvement of the program. SGTC’s Marketing Management...



SGTC Electrical Lineworker Advisory Committee Holds Spring Meeting

Pictured are members of the Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Advisory Committee at South Georgia Technical College. Seated (l-r) are Nick Pandolfi, Harold Ergle, Dewey Turner and Jason McInvale. Standing (l-r) are Tami Blount, Brett Murray and Sandhya Muljibhai.The Electrical Lineworker program advisory committee at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently met in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus to review and discuss key elements of the program and...



SGTC Crisp County Students Celebrate Spring Fling with Food, Fun, and Fitness

Students show off their prizes during the recent SGTC Spring Fling at the Crisp County Center.Students at South Georgia Technical College’s Crisp County Center recently took a break from their studies to enjoy a lively “Spring Fling” event, hosted by the SGTC Office of Student Affairs. The celebration featured games like Bingo, cornhole, and ladderball, along with a high-energy Zumba class that got students moving. Attendees also enjoyed a hearty lunch of pulled pork, chicken, garden...



SGTC Aircraft Structural Graduate Kelvin Fowler working at Lockheed Martin in Marietta

SGTC Aircraft Structural Instructor Jason Wisham is shown above with his graduate Kelvin Fowler, who is currently working for Lockheed Martin in Marietta.    Kelvin Fowler of Oglethorpe graduated from the Aircraft Structural program at South Georgia Technical College in 2019 and is thankful for the opportunity that his education has afforded him with a career as an Aircraft Mechanic at Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia.  He has been with the company for over four years now and feels like...



SGTC Hosts Financial Literacy Workshop for College Students

Pictured (l-r) are Carl M. Reid II, Tammy Hamilton, Cynthia Carter and Wallace Keese at the recent SGTC financial literacy workshop at the Crisp County Center.South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted a financial literacy workshop titled “Building Financial Literacy for the College Student” at the Crisp Center Campus, providing students with valuable insights on managing their finances and preparing for future success. The event, organized by SGTC Career Services Director...



SGTC Students Register for Career Planning with FOCUS 2

Dr. Deo Cochran, Retention & Coaching Specialist, leads a workshop on the Focus 2 career planning resource for SGTC students.Sixty-seven students at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently took a step toward maximizing their career success by registering with FOCUS 2, an online career and education planning system. The event attracted students and instructors from Air Conditioning, Cosmetology, Automotive, Auto Collision, Industrial Electrical, Motorsports, and General Education...



Kelly Northern of Oglethorpe hired as SGTC Practical Nursing Instructor

Kelly Northern hired as new South Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing Instructor.     Kelly Northern of Oglethorpe has been hired as a Practical Nursing Instructor for the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Crisp County Center, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  She will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain and Crisp County Center Academic Dean Michelle McGowan.    Northern is a graduate of Kaplan University in Johnston, IA with an Associate...



SGTC’s Jaelyn Wynn named March Student of Excellence

SGTC Students of Excellence – Shown above are the SGTC students nominated by their instructors as Students of Excellence for March. Seated (l to r) are: Phillip Hunt of Cordele, Barbering; Maryann Reiselbara of Plains, Cosmetology; Jaelyn Wynn of Ellaville, Criminal Justice Technology; Robert Lawson of Butler, Culinary Arts; Rebecca Parks of Americus, Early Childhood Care and Education; Carrica Findley of Americus, Medical Assisting; and Aumadia Lewis of Americus, Practical Nursing. ...