Lady Jets News

The Georgia Department of Labor and Ambassador staffing company held a job fair at South Georgia Technical College’s Crisp County Center in Cordele recently. The job fair was held in SGTC’s computer testing lab and sought to fill positions across several industries. Job fair attendees handed out resumes to representatives, participated in on-site interviews and filled out online applications. Employers looked to employ production workers, assemblers, yard operators, brake press...

This article was published in the Americus Times Recorder on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 about South Georgia Technical College Crisp County Center's Adult Education instructor, Angie Kauffman. By Leila S. Case AMERICUS — Americus native Angie Kauffman’s winning smile depicts her positive mental attitude and strong faith in God. She faces whatever life deals her head on and takes action to solve difficulties. “Life goes on no matter what problems you may encounter,” said Kauffman,...

South Georgia Technical College’s Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) Americus campus chapter held a meet and greet event on Wednesday in SGTC’s Hicks Hall to inform potential new members about the organization. Nearly 30 students attended the “meet n’ greet” event to talk and learn about PBL – SGTC’s largest student organization -- from advisors and current members. Students enjoyed pizza, soft drinks and a door prize giveaway as they heard about the organization from PBL advisors Dr....

Members of the South Georgia Technical College Lady Jets basketball team had the opportunity to meet and talk with members of the Japanese delegation from Miyoshi City, Japan during a special welcome reception to Americus event. South Georgia Technical College sophomore point guard Kanna Suzuki from Hammastsu, Japan, spoke to the delegation in their native language and welcomed them to the Americus community. She also shared some of her experiences as a member of the nationally ranked...

South Georgia Technical College 2013 Law Enforcement Academy graduate Rachael Hart of Macon County was sworn in as the Police Chief of Oglethorpe recently. Hart was the initial Lou Crouch Law Enforcement Academy Scholarship recipient at South Georgia Technical College in Americus. Hart replaces long-time Police Chief Harold Cannon who passed away earlier this year. Chief Cannon was remembered during the ceremony and Cannon’s son, Byron Police Chief Wesley Cannon, and Hart’s...

South Georgia Technical College Director of Business and Industry Services for the Crisp County Center Michele McGowan participated in the Cordele-Crisp County Industrial Development Council Advisory Board meeting recently at Marvair in Cordele, GA. The meeting included a tour of the facility conducted by Paul Mechler, President. Marvair, a division of Airxcel(tm), Inc., is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company and a diversified manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning...

Lance Teele of Ellaville has been hired as a South Georgia Technical College Automotive Technology Instructor.  He will be teaching at the Sumter County Youth Development Center in Americus, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently. Teele will report to South Georgia Technical College Academic Dean David Finley and SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs David Kuipers. Teele is a 2007 graduate of SGTC where he received his associates of applied science degree in Heavy Equipment...

Roy Cobb, Jr. of Preston has joined South Georgia Technical College as the Construction Instructor for the Sumter County Youth Development Center, announced SGTC President Dr. John Watford recently.   He will report to SGTC Vice President of Academic Affairs David Kuipers. Cobb brings over 20 years of construction related skills to South Georgia Technical College which includes plumbing and gas installation, repair, new construction, and residential and commercial construction. In 2006,...

South Georgia Technical College’s Cosmetology program has been recognized as one of the best in the nation by The Best Colleges (TheBestColleges.org), a reputable resource for higher education information.  The site released its annual rankings for the 2017-2018 and ranked South Georgia Technical College as the 23rd best cosmetology program in the nation. This is the second year in a row that the Cosmetology program has been recognized as a top performing program. “It has been a...

Nikki Harris, an adjunct instructor of phlebotomy at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC), has been recognized by Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in the employee spotlight newsletter.  She works as Phoebe Sumter’s Phlebotomist Team Leader. Harris is a relatively new adjunct instructor at South Georgia Technical College, but has had a 22-year career at Phoebe Sumter and currently serves as the hospital’s phlebotomist team leader. As the team leader, it is Harris’ responsibility to...

South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors Chairman Janet Siders of Americus was recognized for her service with an appreciation award at the August South Georgia Technical College Board of Directors meeting. She served as Chair of the organization for fiscal year 2017 and will remain active on the board even after stepping down from her one-year of service as the chair. Richard McCorkle of Marion County was nominated by an officer selection committee to serve as Chair through...

South Georgia Technical College and Georgia Southwestern State University students are encouraged to take part in the Welcome Back Bash in downtown Americus starting 5 p.m. which will include live music by Austin Plaine. Students will receive meal discounts, shopping discounts, enjoy live music, art demonstrations and more. Discount cards will be given to each student and can be picked up at the Americus Welcome Center, The Kinnebrew Company, Allie’s Boutique & More, Center Stage...