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Americus, GA – Eleven students enrolled in heavy equipment, diesel repair, and agricultural related programs at South Georgia Technical College were awarded Agrium/Nutrien scholarships for exceptional academic performance and work ethics.    Nine students enrolled in the South Georgia Technical College Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Dealer’s Service Technology and Electric Power Generation programs earned the scholarships as well as one student in the John Deere Agricultural Technology...

South Georgia Technical College student Braxton McGee of Americus recently accepted a job offer from Robins Air Force Base to work as an Electronics Technician. He is an Electronics Technology student in his final semester at SGTC. He will graduate with an Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology degree. McGee shared the good news recently with SGTC Electronics Technology instructor Mike Collins and Career Services Director Cynthia Carter. Robins Air Force Base employs...

The South Georgia Technical College Nail Tech Program in Americus is now accepting new students for fall enrollment. Previously part of the Cosmetology program, SGTC now offers a stand-alone Nail Tech technical certificate of credit (TCC) on the Americus campus. Instructor Jessakeetha Maddox will guide students from an introductory class through to instruction on salon management. Maddox is a licensed Cosmetologist, Hair Stylist/Nail Technician, and owner of Shears Hair Salon in Americus....

The Americus Civitan Club continued its support of South Georgia Technical College and the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently by donating to the club’s practical nursing endowed scholarship fund at South Georgia Technical College.      Grant Williams of the Americus Civitan Club presented South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford with the donation.  “Thank you for what you mean to our college, the SGTC Foundation and most of all to our students,”...

South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently inducted 7 new members into the college’s chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) in recognition of the students’ outstanding academic achievement. The ceremony was held in the John M. Pope Industrial Technology Center on the Americus campus. Dr. John Watford, President of South Georgia Technical College addressed the inductees and congratulated them on their accomplishment. “You have met the measure of what it takes to...

    Approximately 50 John Deere Ag Technology students, parents, family members, and John Deere Dealers from across the southeastern United States attended a Fall Semester Registration/Orientation session at South Georgia Technical College in the John M. Pope Center on the Americus campus.     South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford welcomed the group and thanked each of them for choosing South Georgia Technical College and the Agriculture Technology program for their...

Americus, GA – Barry Cason took first place in the Best in Show Car category as well as first place in the Best New Car with his 2016 Mustang GT at the South Georgia Technical College Car Show recently. Forty-five entries were on display in front of the SGTC cafeteria near South Georgia Tech Parkway and a large crowd attended. Admission was free and lunch was provided to participants and on-lookers.    Second place in the Best in Show Car category went to Jason Holloway with his 1957...

   Approximately 200 individuals attended the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Aviation Maintenance Open House recently in the Griffin B. Bell Aerospace Center on the Americus campus.  The open house was designed to showcase the career opportunities for students interested in a high-demand career in the aviation maintenance industry.     It is not too late for individuals to sign up for the Fall Semester classes at South Georgia Technical College.  SGTC is waiving the application...

South Georgia Technical College will be waiving the application fee for fall semester, July 22 – 31, 2023.  Individuals applying online can enter the discount code JULY2023.  Fall semester begins August 17.     “This is a great opportunity for students who were undecided about enrolling for Fall semester to go ahead and apply to South Georgia Technical College and have their application fee waived,” said SGTC President Dr. John Watford.  “South Georgia Technical College has been...

    Approximately 100 Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Dealer’s Service Technology and CAT Heavy Equipment Dealer’s Service Technology Electrical Power Generation students and their parents, family members, and Caterpillar Dealers from across the southeastern United States attended a special Fall Semester Registration/Orientation session at South Georgia Technical College recently.     South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford welcomed the group to the Betty Deriso Pope...

     New and existing qualified students enrolling at South Georgia Technical College this Fall will have 100% of their tuition covered thanks to the expansion of the HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Grants and Scholarships” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford, who also reminded individuals SGTC provides students with the use of textbooks at no cost.     “The new HOPE changes combined with the use of textbooks at no cost could be a game...

The South Georgia Technical College Cosmetology program recently hosted a hair-coloring class presented by Frederick Bryant, distributor for Influance Hair Care and Styling Products, and colorist/hairstylist Angela Lundy. SGTC instructor trainee Hope Glover coordinated the event, and cosmetology student Kadarica Hoston volunteered as the model for the demonstration. The hair-coloring class was part of an ongoing effort by the cosmetology program, under the guidance of instructor Dorothea...