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South Georgia Technical College South Georgia Technical College's main campus is located in Sumter County, six miles northeast of Ame

South Georgia Technical College is one of only two technical colleges in Georgia with on-campus housing and a full service cafeteria. The college offers over 90 different associate degree, diploma and short-term technical certificate of credit educational opportunities. The college has approximately 4400 students enrolled and offers intercollegiate athletics, student clubs and organizations, and career and financial aid services. It also has a 98% job placement rate and offers lifetime career placement services for graduates.

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Electrical Systems Technology progra...
10/20/2026

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Electrical Systems Technology program. The committee met with SGTC instructors and administrators to review the program and discuss industry needs, workforce expectations, and opportunities for students.

Electrical Systems Technology instructors Patrick Owen, who teaches on the Americus campus, and Jeff Sheppard, who teaches at the Crisp County Center in Cordele, met with committee members to discuss the program and receive feedback from industry representatives.

Advisory committee meetings provide an important connection between SGTC programs and the businesses and industries they serve. Committee members offer input on curriculum, equipment, emerging technologies, workplace expectations, and the skills employers are seeking from graduates.

Industry representatives attending the meeting included Dan Torbert, retired from Torbert Electric; Ronnie Miller of the Crisp County Power Commission; and John Royal of Royal Electric and Electric Wholesale.

SGTC representatives attending were Katrice Martin, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Grants Coordinator; Melissa Hollis, Receiving and Distribution Manager; Sandhya Muljibhai, WIOA Coordinator; Brett Murray, Academic Dean; Owen; and Sheppard.

Input from advisory committee members helps SGTC keep its Electrical Systems Technology training aligned with current industry practices while continuing to prepare students for employment and career advancement in the electrical field.

Apply now for spring semester.

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a Financial Literacy Workshop for students on its Americus campus, givin...
10/19/2026

South Georgia Technical College recently hosted a Financial Literacy Workshop for students on its Americus campus, giving participants an opportunity to learn practical strategies for managing money and making informed financial decisions.

The workshop was held in the Hicks Hall student center and focused on financial topics students may encounter as they move through college, enter the workforce, and take on greater personal financial responsibilities.

Charlene Pennymon, Vice President for Citizens Bank of Americus, served as the featured speaker. Drawing on her experience in banking and lending, Pennymon discussed several areas of personal finance designed to help students build a stronger foundation for long-term financial stability.

A major focus of the workshop was the importance of establishing and maintaining good credit. Pennymon explained how credit scores can affect a variety of financial decisions, including the ability to purchase a vehicle, rent an apartment, qualify for a loan, or secure favorable borrowing terms.

Students also learned about budgeting, saving, responsible borrowing, and the importance of keeping accurate financial records. Pennymon encouraged students to develop good financial habits early and to understand how everyday decisions can have a lasting impact on their financial future.

The workshop also gave students a chance to consider the importance of planning ahead, distinguishing between needs and wants, and using credit carefully. These skills can help students avoid common financial pitfalls while preparing for larger goals such as homeownership, career advancement, and long-term savings.

South Georgia Technical College regularly provides workshops and other student support services designed to complement classroom instruction and help students develop skills that contribute to success both in the workplace and in everyday life.

SGTC offers more than 200 associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs designed to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Apply now for spring semester.

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Accounting and Business Technology p...
10/19/2026

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory committee meeting for its Accounting and Business Technology programs on the Americus campus.

Accounting instructor Brenda Boone and Business Technology instructor Sharon Smith met with committee members to review the programs and discuss current industry needs, workforce expectations, and ways to keep instruction aligned with the skills employers are seeking.

Advisory committee meetings provide an important connection between SGTC programs and the businesses and industries they serve. Committee members offer input on curriculum, technology, workplace practices, and other areas that can help strengthen programs and prepare students for employment.

Industry representatives attending the meeting were Krista Cooper of Sumter EMC and Michael Edge of Phoebe Sumter Medical Center.

SGTC representatives attending were Melissa Hollis, Receiving and Distribution Manager; Katrice Martin, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Grants Coordinator; Ashley Dukes, Academic Dean; Boone; and Smith.

Feedback from advisory committee members helps SGTC evaluate its programs and ensure students receive relevant training for careers in accounting, business, and administrative fields.

Apply now for spring semester.

Congratulations to South Georgia Technical College’s Student Affairs Assistant Peiare Adderley who was selected to recei...
10/16/2026

Congratulations to South Georgia Technical College’s Student Affairs Assistant Peiare Adderley who was selected to receive the Excellence in Student Affairs Award for the college during the Technical College System of Georgia Student Affairs Summit in Peachtree City, GA.

South Georgia Technical College recognized Purple Thursday as part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Student...
10/15/2026

South Georgia Technical College recognized Purple Thursday as part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Students, faculty, and staff were encouraged to wear purple, show their support, and take a stand against domestic violence.

Together, we can raise awareness and help promote a community free from violence.

Joshua Watzlowick of Leesburg, GA has been promoted to the South Georgia Technical College Maintenance and Fleet Technic...
10/15/2026

Joshua Watzlowick of Leesburg, GA has been promoted to the South Georgia Technical College Maintenance and Fleet Technician position.
Watzlowick joined South Georgia Technical College as a Maintenance Technician in 2023. He is a graduate of Lee County High School and Albany Technical College where he studied CPU repair. He has a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification as well as OC Pepper Spray and Fi****ms Certification and UST Underground Storage Tank Operator Training for Class A Certification.
He was employed as a Maintenance Shop Supervisor/Correctional Officer with the Terrell County Correctional Institute for ten years prior to joining South Georgia Technical College
As a Maintenance and Fleet Technician at SGTC, Watzlowick will be responsible for performing skilled maintenance, repair and renovation work throughout the college as well as maintaining and entering required maintenance records and logs of college equipment and vehicles. He will also perform general equipment maintenance, repair and renovation as needed for SGTC and will be required to use a variety of tools, materials and equipment. He will also be responsible for other duties as assigned.

Thank you for your support of our students and this exciting program that leads to top-notch careers! We appreciate you...
10/15/2026

Thank you for your support of our students and this exciting program that leads to top-notch careers! We appreciate you and your partnership.

We are proud of the members of the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus National Technical Honor Society (NTH...
10/15/2026

We are proud of the members of the South Georgia Technical College Americus campus National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) chapter who volunteered to assist the workers at Perfect Care Retirement Center in an activity day for residents at the assisted living and memory care facility.

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory meeting for its Business Technology program in the boardroom a...
10/15/2026

South Georgia Technical College recently held an advisory meeting for its Business Technology program in the boardroom at SGTC's Crisp County Center. The Business Technology advisory committee met with Business Technology instructors Teresa Jolly and Nicole Turner. The members reviewed all aspects of the program to ensure it is up to date with the latest trends and changes in the business and administrative technology industries.

The purpose of the advisory committee meetings is to provide expert support for the programs the committee represents. The meetings promote interaction among the programs, businesses, and industries they serve. The faculty draws on the advisory committee's expertise to improve the programs' content and operations.

As committee members, individuals may serve as guest speakers in class, help arrange field trips for the program, assist with recruitment, provide on-the-job training for students, assist with job placement for students, and provide other services as the committee sees fit.

Members of the committee present at the advisory meeting were Kylee Lancaster of Crisp County Power, Sarah Howell of Crisp County Power, Tartisha Sneed of Planters First Bank, Elizabeth Jones of Crisp Regional Hospital, Vickie Teemer of Crisp Regional Hospital, and Mark Lewis of TCSG. Matthew Kennedy, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Katrice Martin, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Grants Coordinator, also attended the advisory meeting.

For more information about SGTC’s Business Technology program, contact Teresa Jolly in Cordele at 229.271.4023 or Nicole Turner at 229.271.4065.

South Georgia Technical College is now accepting applications for the upcoming spring semester. Classes begin Jan. 13, 2027. Open registration sessions will be held Jan. 12, 2027. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 229.271.4051 in Cordele.

10/14/2026

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900 S Georgia Tech Pkwy
Americus, GA
31709

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