South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Electrical Systems Technology student Kelsey Bridges has been selected for a competitive four-month internship with International Paper at the Flint River Mill in Oglethorpe, Georgia. Bridges will train as an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician in the Utilities Unit, rotating bi-weekly through other units for additional hands-on experience.
Bridges credited SGTC Electrical Systems instructor Patrick Owen and Career Services Director Cynthia Carter for their roles in helping him secure the opportunity.
“Mr. Owen encouraged us to attend a classroom presentation to learn more about employment at International Paper,” said Bridges. “I accepted the offer, applied, and my resume was immediately reviewed. Ms. Carter even conducted a mock interview with me on the spot. I’m very grateful to both of them.”
Before enrolling at SGTC, Bridges spent three years as a forklift operator with Capstone Logistics in Savannah and one year at Perdue Farms, Inc. Seeking more than just a job, he decided to return to school to pursue a more rewarding and sustainable career.
“I realized SGTC could lead me to a career, not just another job,” he said. “This internship is a step toward continuous learning and growth, and I feel confident I’m on the right path.”
Bridges encouraged others to explore the opportunities available at SGTC, adding, “Friends, SGTC awaits your arrival. Apply now!”
For more information about SGTC’s Career Services, contact Cynthia Carter at ccarter@southgatech.edu.
To apply for admission or learn more about programs offered at South Georgia Technical College, visit www.southgatech.edu.