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Diquita Mathis (right), pictured here with Criminal Justice instructor Teresa McCook, was recently selected as the South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence for February, 2024.Pictured are nominees for SGTC Student of excellence and their instructors. Seated (l-r) are nominees Cameron Burton, Paris Biery, Diquita Mathis, Naja Lindsay, Caitlin Ragusa, Edmaleen Gaultney, and John Mizell. Standing (l-r) are instructors Andre Robinson, Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie, Ricky Watzlowick, Jaye...

SGTC has announced the schedule for TEAS testing in Americus and Cordele.South Georgia Technical College is offering several opportunities for prospective nursing students to take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) test in the coming weeks. Dates and times are set for both the Americus and Cordele campuses. The TEAS test is a standardized, multiple choice entrance exam for students interested in applying for the SGTC Practical Nursing program. In Americus, testing will take place...

Shown above (l to r) are Eve Myers, Ajada Brown, Kristin Tomberlin, E’Lacious Holt, and Shawna Wade. Not show is Jasmin Vazquez Maldonado and Brad Aldridge, SGTC Welding & Joining Technology Instructor on the Crisp County Center campus   Welding has traditionally been predominantly a man’s job, but female welders are on the rise across the country and at South Georgia Technical College.  “Rosie the Riveter” became one of the most iconic images of women working during World War II. ...

SGTC Library creates Library Guide for community to learn more about Black History Month.   In honor of African American History Month, the South Georgia Technical College Library has created a Library Guide for the community to learn more about Black History Month, announced SGTC Librarian John Wilson. To access the library guide visit: HOME | Sgtclibraryguide (johnwilson90.wixsite.com).    “Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for...

SGTC’s Katrice Martin will be the guest speaker at the SGTC Crisp County Center Black History Program, Wednesday, February 21.   South Georgia Technical College Academic Dean and Grants Coordinator Katrice Martin will be the guest speaker at the SGTC Crisp County Center Black History program on Wednesday, February 21, at 11 a.m. in the LaPorte Auditorium.    The event is free and all faculty, staff, students, and members of the public are invited to attend.

Shown above (l to r) are SGTC Automotive Technology Instructors Brandon Dean and Carey Mahone, students Keviontae McKenzie, Alexandria Swain, David Battle, Jr., Kameron Young, Hayden Pandolfi, Rosemary Sanchez, Jose Aguilar, Zillie Daniels, Troytavion Smith, Jaylen Pasos, Jeni Turner, Jermonta Bali and SGTC Auto Collision and Repair Instructor Starlyn Sampson.    Eighteen South Georgia Technical College students received the new Erica Scannavino Scholarship recently for students enrolled in...

Americus native and United Airlines First Officer for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Troy D. Jones, will be the guest speaker at the SGTC Black History Program on Wednesday, February 28 at 11 a.m. in the John M. Pope Center. The public is invited to attend.   Americus native and United Airlines First Officer Troy D. Jones will be the guest speaker at the South Georgia Technical College Black History Program in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center building on the Americus campus at 11...

Jennifer Gilmore named Financial Aid Technician at South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center.     Jennifer Gilmore of Cordele has joined the staff of South Georgia Technical College as a Financial Aid Technician in the Administrative Services office, announced President Dr. John Watford recently.  Her office will be located on the South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center Campus in Cordele.  She will report to SGTC Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe,...

The John Deere Ag Tech program recently held an open house and advisory committee meeting. Pictured (l-r) are Dr. John Watford, Dr. David Finley, Matthew Burks, Wade Godwin, Kurt Wessels, Wayne Peck, John Ratledge, Joey Helms, Bert Bagley, Tami Blount, Jason Kinzey, David Bostic, Bill Fleming, Travis Joslin, Bob Long, Lee Johnson, Jamie Ogle, Kim Walden, Charles Lackey, Todd Emmott, Mike Williams, Doug Eldridge, and Michael Johansson.The advisory committee for South Georgia Technical...

Greta Carollo, 5, was selected as the GCAA Women’s Basketball Player of the Week recently.   South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Lady Jet Greta Carollo was selected as the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week of February 5, 2024 following SGTC’s wins over Southern Crescent Tech, Andrew College, and Georgia Highlands.    Carollo is a 5’ 9” sophomore guard from Vincenza, Italy.  She transferred to South Georgia Tech...

SGTC students are shown above working on creating their goals and visions at the Student Affairs Vision Board party recently. The activity was also held in support of SGTC’s SACSCOC QEP.    The South Georgia Technical College Student Affairs department hosted a Goal Setting & Vision Board Party for students recently in the Hicks Hall Student Center area from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.  This was designed to help promote SGTC’s Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on...

SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs Julie Partin selected to represent the college at the TCSG 2024 Senior Leadership Academy.ATLANTA, GA - South Georgia Technical College Vice President for Academic Affairs Julie Partain was selected to represent the college at the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) 2024 Senior Leadership Academy, a professional development program designed to foster career advancement within TCSG and its 22 affiliated colleges across Georgia. The 2024 cohort...