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Members of the SGTC Diesel Equipment Technology program advisory committee (l-r): Dr. David Finley, Sean Flynn, Ricky Crook, Adam Verner, Beth Wisham, and Chase Shannon.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...

South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker instructor Sidney Johnson is shown above with Matrin Granados, Jr., of Vidalia, who is the SGTC Foundation Kyle Glenn Holcombe Electrical Lineworker scholarship recipient. SGTC Economic Development Assistant and Partnership Coordinator Tami Blount and SGTC President Dr. John Watford are also shown with Granados during the scholarship presentation.      The South Georgia Technical College Foundation’s Kyle Glenn Holcombe Memorial...

SGTC Student of Excellence winner Pamela Jordan (r) with Cosmetology instructor Dorothea Lusane-McKenzieSeated are the nominees for SGTC October Student of Excellence (l-r) Pamela Jordan, Haley Lamberth, Morgan Brown, Miracle McKeller, Kristy Tyus, and Yolonda Forrester. Standing are nominating instructors Andre Robinson, Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie, Teresa McCook, Ricky Watzlowick, Jaye Cripe, Jeana Yawn, and Christine Rundle. Unable to attend was nominee Tredarrian Colbert.Pamela Jordan of...

Pictured left to right are members of the SGTC Cosmetology and Barbering advisory committee Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie, Dawn Ammons, Agyalea Armond, Beth Wisham, Kembiral M. Harris, Elizabeth Suggs, Andre Robinson, Tredarria Colbert, Martha Bruce, Dr. David Finley, and Greg Long.South Georgia Technical College’s (SGTC) barbering and cosmetology program advisory committees jointly met recently on the college’s Americus campus to discuss the current state of the programs and the industry as...

SGTC Aircraft Structural Technology Instructor Jason Wisham is shown above in front of one of the large aircrafts at the Embraer facility in Macon.Macon GA – South Georgia Technical College Aircraft Maintenance Technology Instructor Jason Wisham attended the Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services Open House at its Macon, GA facilities recently as part of an informal opportunity to learn more about career opportunities available to SGTC aviation maintenance and aircraft structural technology...

Shown above are some of the individuals who participated in the SGTC Table Top Training Drill with Emergency Management Director Nigel Poole on the SGTC Americus campus.    Approximately 30 different individuals from over 10 different organizations participated in an “active shooter” table top training drill on the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus recently.    “I would like to thank all of the different agencies and individuals who took part in the planning and...

Nicholas A. Edwards joins SGTC as full-time Commercial Truck Driving Instructor.    Nicholas A. Edwards of Ellaville has been hired as a new full-time Commercial Truck Driving Instructor for South Georgia Technical College effective immediately, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford. Edwards will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs David Kuipers and lead CDL Instructor Robert Cook.  He will teach on both the Americus and the Crisp County Center...

SGTC Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Josh Curtin leads students at the college’s Crisp County Center in a workshop on using the Focus2 Career education and career planning platform.Students and employees at South Georgia Technical College’s Crisp County Center recently had the opportunity to attend a workshop on how to use the Focus2 Career online, self-guided career and education planning system. SGTC Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Josh Curtin led the workshop...

SGTC C-Term Classes start October 12th     South Georgia Technical College will be offering eight-week class sessions beginning October 12th. It is not too late to sign up. Financial aid and other aid is available which might make classes practically tuition free!  Students can secure a full-semester of credit in just eight weeks.     SGTC is offering over 60 different classes in 10 different programs of study as well as a number of core classes including English, Literature, Psychology,...

Courtney Melvin   Courtney Melvin has joined South Georgia Technical College as the Bookstore Assistant-Accounting Technician on the Americus campus, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  Her appointment is effective immediately and she will be reporting to Vice President of Administrative Services Lea Coe and Director of Administrative Services Sandy Larson.     Melvin will be assisting with the day-to-day operation of the SGTC bookstore, ensure accuracy...

Beth Brooks Wisham   Elizabeth (Beth) Brooks Wisham of Americus has been selected as the South Georgia Technical College Grants Coordinator and will be located on the Americus campus, announced South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  Her appointment is effective immediately and she will be reporting to Vice President of Academic Affairs David Kuipers.  This is a grant funded position.     As the SGTC Grants Coordinator, Wisham will be responsible for maintaining and...

Sheriff Eric Bryant (right) is shown above conducting the swearing in ceremony for SGTC Director of Campus Safety and Police Chief Sammy Stone (left).   South Georgia Technical College Director of Campus Safety Sammy Stone, Jr., was officially sworn in as the SGTC Police Chief by Sumter County Sheriff Eric Bryant recently.    Chief Stone has already gone through law enforcement training and has been a Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) certified officer.  He is also serving as...