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Shown above is the TechForce 2024 postcard design with the Foundation’s “Bridging the Gap @ South Georgia Technical College” theme.    “Bridging the Gap @ South Georgia Tech” is the theme for the South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s 2024 TechForce fund drive and SGTC foundation members are hoping that everyone will give generously to provide a positive impact on the nearly 10,000 lives touched each year by South Georgia Technical College.  All donations will be matched...

SGTC Air Conditioning Technology instructor Johnny Griffin (left) is pictured with former student Spencer McDowell of Albany Heating & Air.Spencer McDowell of Plains, a graduate from the South Georgia Technical College Air Conditioning Technology program, stopped by the SGTC campus recently to share his story with SGTC Career Services Director Cynthia Carter. McDowell completed the program in 2023 under Johnny Griffin, SGTC’s air conditioning technology instructor. Like many SGTC...

Shown above are the members of the South Georgia Technical College Internal TechForce 2024 fund drive. They include:Dr. David Finley, Tammy Hamilton, Pat Peacock, Jennifer Gilmore, Tylen Pepito, Jennifer Robinson, Matthew Burks, Teresa McCook, Chester Taylor, Josh Curtin, Leah Cannady, and Jeff Sheppard. Not shown are: David Cox, Lisa Jordan, Tami Blount, Peiare Adderly, Melissa Granthan, Dr. Michele Seay, Dorothea McKenzie, and Jason Wisham.    The South Georgia Technical College faculty...

Shown above are Kate Cheek Hancock and John Hancock in their uniforms from their service to this country in World War II.    A new South Georgia Technical College Foundation limited term endowed scholarship for students from Dodge, Wilcox, Crisp and Sumter Counties was established recently in memory of John and Kate Cheek Hancock by their son, Paul C. Hancock of Ft. Worth, Texas.        The John and Kate Hancock limited term endowed scholarship should be able to assist approximately 15...

Shown above is CAT Think Big Advisory Committee Chairman Jeff Cornwell of Yancey presiding over the advisory committee meeting at South Georgia Technical College. Americus, GA –Representatives from CAT Corporate and five Caterpillar Dealers from across the Southeastern United States recently met at South Georgia Technical College for the “ThinkBIG” Heavy Equipment Dealers Service Technology Advisory Committee Fall meeting. The group held the meeting in the John M. Pope Industrial...

SGTC Electronics Technology student Matt Weeks of Preston (left) is pictured with instructor Mike Collins.South Georgia Technical College’s Career Services department helps students connect their education to job opportunities. Many SGTC students even work in their chosen fields while still enrolled at the college, giving them a jumpstart in their careers. The electronics technology program, under the direction of instructor Mike Collins, currently has three students enrolled who exemplify...

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (r) is shown above with Andrew Goldberg of the Warner Robins Air Force Logistics Complex.   The Warner Robins Air Force Logistics Complex hosted a hiring event for experienced Avionics/Electronics & Electrical Technicians at South Georgia Technical College’s John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center recently.     Andrew Goldberg, Director of Talent Operations at Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, met with SGTC President Dr. John...

Shown above are members of the SGTC Electrical Lineworker class that took part in the resume writing workshop. Also shown are SGTC Electrical Lineworker Instructors along with Georgia Power’s Don Porter and Keith Nichols and SGTC Economic Development Director Paul Farr.   South Georgia Technical College Career Services Director Cynthia Carter met with the 63rd Class of the SGTC Electrical Lineworker Certificate Program students to introduce them to effective resume writing---a powerful...

Pictured (l-r) are Stewart County school counselor Demetria Norris with SGTC employees Kari Bodrey, Jennifer Robinson, and Terri Battle during a recent job-shadowing experience for Norris through SGTC Career Services.Demetria Norris, a counselor with the Stewart County School District and a U.S. Army veteran, recently had the opportunity to job shadow at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) with Cynthia Carter, Director of Career Services. Norris holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal...

Allyson King    Allyson J. King of Cuthbert has joined South Georgia Technical College as its Librarian, effective immediately, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  She will be housed on the Americus campus and will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partain.     “We are very pleased Allyson King has joined our team,” said President Watford.  “She has a variety of experience and we look forward to her implementing and updating the library/media center to...

Pictured (l-r) are Charlene Williams, Josh Curtin, Rory Edge, Michelle McGowan, and Eulish Kinchens at the SGTC Crisp County Center first generation event.Pictured (l-r) are Dr. Deo Cochran, Sandhya Muljibhai, Tylen Pepito, Justin Wells, Eulish Kinchens, Rev. Michael Coley, and Dr. John Watford at the recent meet and greet event for first-generation college students at South Georgia Technical College in Americus.South Georgia Technical College recently held events on the Americus and Cordele...

Gerald E. Smith (right) of the Americus Civitan Club is shown above presenting a check to South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford (left) for the Americus Civitan Club’s endowed scholarship for nursing students at South Georgia Technical College.     The Americus Civitan Club continued its support of South Georgia Technical College and the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently by donating to the club’s endowed scholarship fund at South Georgia Technical...