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    South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford along with Nancy Cochran, and her daughter, Kelly Cochran Bazemore of Albany, gathered with the entire Aviation Maintenance instructor team to present the inaugural Mike Cochran Aviation Maintenance Scholarship to Ragan Norman of Americus.     South Georgia Technical College retired Aviation Maintenance Instructor Mike Cochran passed away suddenly in an airplane crash in 2019.  His family and friends created a lasting legacy...

Garrett Kennedy of Pine Mountain, a Motorsports Vehicle Technology Student, was honored recently as the Student of Excellence at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC). He was nominated by his instructor, Kevin Beaver. “I nominated Garrett because he’s a great student,” Beaver said. “He comes in on time, works hard, stays late, and is eager to work every day.” “It’s always nice to have stuff like this happen,” Kennedy said of receiving the Student of Excellence honor....

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently hosted mock Interviews for the 13 students enrolled in the college’s Electrical Lineworker Apprenticeship Program. The SGTC mock interview team consisted of Al Harris, Economic Development; Sandy Larson, Human Resources Director; and Cynthia Carter, Career Services Director. The electrical lineworker program enables graduates to obtain the skills and knowledge they need in just eight weeks. Students benefit from both hands-on and classroom...

   The year 2020 has been a strange one to say the least and because of COVID-19 restrictions, graduates and others have missed out on some special occasions or had those events changed to virtual.  South Georgia Technical College converted its May graduation to a virtual ceremony and the December graduation ceremony will now be a Drive-Thru event on Thursday, December 10th at 6 p.m.     Both the Spring 2020 and Fall 2020 South Georgia Tech graduates will have the opportunity to receive a...

      South Georgia Technical College Electrical Lineworker students Bakari Etienne of Union City, LaBaron Lewis of Waynesboro, and Shabius Williams of College Park were all awarded Georgia Power Electrical Lineworker Scholarships recently.  The scholarships were awarded based on work ethics, academics, and overall class performance.      Georgia Power Company Workforce Development Coordinator Marilyn Walker and Kenny Holiday, GPC Talent Acquisitions, were on hand when South Georgia...

Chance Simpson of Marshallville and Christiana Smith of Albany are pursuing their education at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) while they are still finishing high school. Both students enrolled at SGTC as part of Georgia’s Dual Enrollment Program. The program allows qualified high school students to maximize their education and career training by taking courses that earn college and high school credit at the same time.Simpson is working toward diplomas and Associate Degrees in both...

   The Synovus team of Buddy Guth, Jason Evans, and Jodie Hays won the coveted “Red Jackets” when they captured first place in the sixth annual South Georgia Technical College Jets Booster Club Sparky Reeves Golf Tournament held at the Griffin Bell Golf and Conference Center in Americus, Georgia.  They took first place despite having the exact final score of the second place McNaughton-McKay team.     Both teams posted a score of 48 on the 18-hole course, but after the tie breaker was...

     Leslie Fisher of Fisher Technologies Inc. presented an on-site Professional Development session at South Georgia Technical College titled, “Tools You Can Use Tomorrow,” for approximately 35 individuals including representatives from South Georgia Tech, as well as school systems in Sumter, Schley, Macon, Marion, Crisp, Taylor, Webster, Muscogee, and Talbot counties.    The presentation was limited so that the college could adhere to the social distancing guidelines associated with...

   South Georgia Technical College and the South Georgia Technical College Student Government Association paid tribute to the individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces as part of its Veterans Day Celebration recently.    “Today on the 11th day of the 11th month is the day that we celebrate the sacrifice and commitment of our Veterans,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  “Every time we come to work in the career of our choosing, go...

   South Georgia Technical College is helping to make the highways safer by offering Log Truck Driver Safety training.  Individuals with a CDL license can sign up for the program or drivers who need a CDL can select to include this training after earning their license.    The South Georgia Technical College Log Truck Driving Training program is designed to reduce accidents through enhanced driver training and to recruit new, safety-focused drivers to deliver a sustainable wood fiber...

     Representatives from Fletcher Technical Community College in Houma, LA visited South Georgia Technical College in Americus recently to tour the college and learn more about the John Deere TECH Agricultural Technology program.     “On behalf of everyone at South Georgia Technical College, I am pleased to welcome you to our campus,” said SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  “We are very proud of the John Deere TECH Agricultural Technology program here and the partnership that we...

   “Find something you like to do and go be the best you can be,” were the words of wisdom retired Telecommunications Executive Jack W. Stanley, who is a 1967 graduate of South Georgia Tech’s Electronics program, offered when he was asked what advice he would give to the next generation of students who choose to continue their education at South Georgia Technical College.  He said that was also the advice he shared with his four children.     Jack W. Stanley retired as a...