Tag: Foundation | Central Georgia Technical College

CGTC Foundation’s Tonya McClure Named President of Georgia Educators Advancement Council

Posted on April 12, 2021 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga. – Earlier this year, the Georgia Educators Advancement Council (GEAC) announced Tonya McClure, Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) assistant vice president for Advancement, as its newest president.
With a background in public relations, marketing and development, McClure began her tenure with the College in 2008 and where she oversees the advancement efforts of one of the largest technical colleges in the state. With over $6 million in assets, the CGTC Foundation provides financial support for initiatives at CGTC. Read More

^{April 12, 2021}

Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties Establishes Adult Ed Scholarship at CGTC

Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Eatonton Ga. –Interest in creating a scholarship to support Adult Education students at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) grew over the last few months for the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties, and on Friday, it became official.
Lu Byrd, president of the Rotary Club, and Donna O’neal, previous president, presented CGTC’s Carmen Davis, advancement specialist, Carrie Dietrich, Putnam County Center director, and Kimberly Hicks-Grable Adult Education site manager and regional lead for Baldwin and Putnam County from CGTC a check for $320 to the CGTC Foundation to begin funding literacy initiatives. Read More

^{January 29, 2021}

CGTC’s 11th Annual Race for Education to Bring Runners Together on a Virtual Track

Posted on August 4, 2020September 24, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The 2020 edition of the Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Foundation Race for Education 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run will take place virtually, just as many events will amid a global pandemic to ensure the safety of participants.
The 11th Annual Race for Education benefitting Adult Education Initiatives will take place over the week of September 7-12, 2020, in celebration of National Literacy Month. The race moves from its traditional post-Labor Day Saturday to accommodate a new and exciting virtual format. Read More

^{August 4, 2020}

CGTC Foundation’s Annual Casino Night Event Returns January 31

Posted on January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga. – The Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Foundation invites the public to “go all in” at its 2020 edition of Pomp and Circumstance: A Casino Night Fundraiser sponsored by Parrish Construction. The classic evening of casino games will take place Friday, January 31, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Charles H. Jones Advanced Technology Center.
The stakes are the same every year: grow Foundation funding for CGTC’s students. However, the event’s organizer and CGTC Foundation advancement coordinator, Read More

^{January 14, 2020}

Peach County High School Students Receive Scholarships from SunMark to Study at CGTC

Posted on August 9, 2019 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Fort Valley, Ga. – Four Peach County High School students enrolled in Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) for the fall 2019 semester will head into their studies with scholarships from the Fort Valley branch of SunMark Community Bank.
Roman Galan, Elisa Rodriguez, Austin James Smith and Malik Taylor all received the Claybon J. Edwards Memorial Scholarship presented in May by Mike Jackson, commercial loan officer, and Andrew Taunton, commercial lender, on behalf of SunMark. SunMark worked with the CGTC Foundation to establish the Claybon J. Read More

^{August 9, 2019}

Peyton Anderson Foundation Awards Workforce Training Grant to CGTC

Posted on July 2, 2019 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga. – The Peyton Anderson Foundation recently announced an award of $630,000 to Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) to support local employer and workforce needs in high-demand career training programs. This grant, which will be distributed over a four year period, will specifically support the expansion of CGTC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) and Aircraft Structural Technology (AST) programs.
In April, state and local leaders and Robins Air Force Base (RAFB) officials joined CGTC in announcing the relocation of aerospace training programs and a portion of the RAFB commodities workload to the former Boeing facility at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon. Read More

^{July 2, 2019}

Jones Family Foundation Awards Central Georgia Technical College Workforce Development Grant

Posted on June 13, 2019 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga.—The Charles H. Jones Family Foundation is investing in high-quality, technical training and equipment at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) by awarding a workforce development grant of $250,000. This gift will support local employer and workforce needs in high-demand career training programs.
In April, state and local leaders and Robins Air Force Base (RAFB) officials joined CGTC in announcing the relocation of aerospace training programs and a portion of the RAFB commodities workload to the former Boeing facility at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport in Macon. Read More

^{June 13, 2019}

Event Sponsors BB&T and Kumho Tire Lead Community Support for CGTC Foundation’s Race for Education

Posted on August 31, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Ahead of its 9th Annual Race for Education 5k and Obstacle Run on Saturday, September 8, 2018, the Central Georgia Technical College Foundation announced its sponsors for the event. BB&T and Kumho Tire are event sponsors this year and lead a strong group of community organizations and companies committed to supporting the College’s Adult Education Division (AED).
Additional sponsors at the platinum level include, Robins Financial Credit Union; the gold level includes, Read More

^{August 31, 2018}

The Delta Air Lines Foundation issues grants totaling $350K to nine Aviation Maintenance training programs, $50k to CGTC

Posted on July 31, 2018July 31, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Atlanta, Ga. – The Delta Air Lines Foundation announced today that they are continuing to prepare and support the future of aviation professionals with grants totaling $350,000 to nine Aviation Maintenance training programs across the U.S.
Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is one of five Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) colleges rewarded a grant for $50,ooo.
READ the full article here: The Delta Air Lines Foundation issues grants totaling $350K to nine Aviation Maintenance training programs
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^{July 31, 2018}

CGTC Foundation Announces Scholarship in Memory of Local Shooting Victim

Posted on June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Foundation recently announced a new scholarship fund named in honor of Parker Killian Moore, the 23-year-old Barberitos employee killed in a shooting on Watson Boulevard in January.
The Parker Killian Moore Memorial Scholarship (PKMMS) will be awarded to one deserving student who meets qualifications, which include, being a single parent, receiving little or no financial assistance, and acceptance into the Associate of Science in Nursing program at the College. Read More

^{June 20, 2018}