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Marshallville, GA - South Georgia Technical College Horticulture students participated in a field trip to the American Camellia Society in Marshallville and to the Fort Valley State Aquaponics facility recently with SGTC Horticulture Instructor Brandon Gross.    “This field trip provided students with a great opportunity to see different avenues for career opportunities and expose them to different aspects of the horticulture industry,” said Gross.     The SGTC Horticulture program...

   Three South Georgia Technical College Computer Information Systems and Networking Specialist students earned South Georgia Technical College Foundation academic scholarships recently.  Lathan Leary of Marshallville, Charity Laster and Richard A. Hawkins of Americus were the students recognized by SGTC President Dr. John Watford for their achievements.   Lathan Leary of Marshallville is a 2018 graduate of Macon County High School.  He received the Citizens Bank of Americus scholarship. ...

South Georgia Technical College's Office of Career Services had the privilege of addressing the Empowerment Pathways Youth Build (EPYB) class on April 1st at the Dowdy Building in Cordele. Marisa Wedges, the EPYB Program Director, warmly welcomed Cynthia Carter, Director of Career Services, to the session. Before delving into the intricacies of resume building, Carter emphasized the importance of life skills, engaging the students and their instructor. She underscored how life skills...

   The South Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded Citizens Bank of Americus scholarships to SGTC Accounting students Indira M. Zelaya-Sierra of Americus and LaVivian Gay of Buena Vista recently.  Brenda Boone is the SGTC Accounting Instructor.    Zelaya-Sierra and Gay were selected to receive the Citizens Bank of Americus scholarships based on their exceptional academic performance and work ethics.  They were also recommended for the scholarships by their instructor.    Both...

South Georgia Technical College's Career Services recently conducted mock interviews for the newest class of the Electrical Lineworker Apprenticeship Program. These mock interviews offer the students a valuable opportunity to practice their skills, receive constructive feedback, and enhance their communication abilities. By simulating real-world interview scenarios, participants can tackle challenging questions and alleviate pre-interview jitters. With the support of instructors and the...

The barbering and cosmetology program advisory committees of South Georgia Technical College convened recently on the college’s Americus campus to assess the current status of the programs and the broader industry landscape. These committees serve a vital role in supporting SGTC faculty and staff in their ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of the college’s programs. Led by barbering instructor Andre Robinson and cosmetology instructor Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie, the meetings...

   South Georgia Technical College has been selected to receive the Georgia Board of Healthcare Workforce (GBHCW) Nursing School Grant, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  The GBHCW Nursing School Grant is designed to support nursing schools with waitlists, provide more opportunities to enhance enrollment capacity and graduate more nurses to serve our communities.    “The funding form the Georgia Board of Healthcare Workforce comes at an opportune time for South Georgia...

As senior year unfolds, students face a unique set of challenges, particularly when navigating the complexities of college and scholarship applications. Cynthia Carter, Director of Career Services, urges students not to lose momentum during this critical period. Maintaining a positive attitude, grades, and work ethic is paramount, as the decisions made in senior year can profoundly impact one's future. Recently, South Georgia Technical College welcomed the Senior Class of 2024 from Macon...

   Three South Georgia Technical College students enrolled in technical and industrial programs at South Georgia Technical College were awarded the Nadeen Green and Ned Cone scholarships recently by the South Georgia Technical College Foundation.    Austin Rouse of Cordele, GA; Kadarious Idlette of Americus, GA; and Justin McCardle of Mauk, GA; were the students selected to receive the Nadeen Green and Ned Cone scholarships based on financial need, a strong involvement in civic or...

The Adult Education advisory committee of South Georgia Technical College recently met in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Building on the SGTC campus. Comprising faculty and staff from the SGTC Adult Education department, the committee's mission is to support continuous quality improvement within the program. During the meeting, SGTC Adult Education instructors provided updates and insights on program changes, enrollment figures, community engagement initiatives, and student...

The South Georgia Technical College Culinary Arts program advisory committee met recently in The Landings Culinary Arts Dining Room on the Americus campus. The Culinary Arts students prepared and served the committee a meal of a simple salad with Ranch or Italian dressing, prime rib, steamed and seasoned fresh green beans, twice-baked potatoes, and yeast rolls. Red velvet cake and yellow cake were offered for dessert. Over dinner, the committee discussed program enrollment and provided...

The Industrial Programs Advisory Council of South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) convened recently at the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. The meeting focused on SGTC’s Electronics, Industrial/Electrical Systems Technology, Precision Machining and Manufacturing, and Welding programs. Advisory councils at SGTC play a vital role in guiding and supporting program personnel and the college in preparing students to meet the needs of businesses and...