Author: Kiké Fuentes Duarte | Central Georgia Technical College

CGTC Appoints Brittany Lucas to Vice President of Adult Education

Posted on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Brittany Lucas, PhD., as the new vice president for Adult Education.
Lucas, a native of Cochran, Ga., brings over 18 years of experience in adult education, workforce development, and intergovernmental program management to her new role where she will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support adult learners in the region.
Lucas takes leadership over one of the historically largest Adult Education programs in the Technical College System of Georgia. Read More

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Chemistry Instructor, Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Named 2025 Rick Perkins Award Winner for Excellence in Technical Instruction

Posted on January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Ph.D., a Chemistry instructor at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), has been named the 2025 recipient of the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. She was selected as CGTC’s Instructor of the Year after a multistep interview process following her nomination by peers for this prestigious award.
A native of Uzbekistan, Mirzakulova, is affectionately known as Dr. Kate amongst her students and peers. She began her academic journey when she learned that a professor from the United States was recruiting students from a neighboring country for a graduate program at Bowling Green State University. Read More

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Central Georgia Technical College Celebrates the Legacy of Adult Education VP Brenda Brown

Posted on December 16, 2024December 16, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) bids a heartfelt farewell to Mrs. Brenda Brown, Vice President for Adult Education, who is retiring this December after an illustrious 32-year career at the College.
Over three decades, Mrs. Brown has shaped adult education and literacy efforts in Central Georgia earning recognition as a compassionate educator, relentless advocate, and inspiring leader.
“The work she has done is speaking for her,” said Dorothy Ferguson, director of Operations for CGTC’s Adult Education Division. Read More

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Brooklynn McDowell of Bleckley County Chosen as CGTC’s GOAL Winner

Posted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Brooklynn McDowell, a Dental Hygiene student from Bleckley County at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) for the College.
The announcement was made during CGTC’s annual GOAL Awards Ceremony in December 2024, where McDowell was honored for his outstanding academic achievements and leadership qualities. In recognition of this distinction, she will receive a monetary award from the CGTC Foundation and a reserved parking space on campus for the remainder of her studies. Read More

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Central Georgia Technical College Announces 2025 GOAL Finalists

Posted on December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) has named its four student finalists for the 2025 Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership (GOAL) program. These outstanding students were selected for their academic achievements and leadership potential in their respective fields.
The finalists are:

Alyssa Adkins, Dental Hygiene, nominated by Lindsey Evans

Debra Boyland, General Studies, nominated by Muhammad Samat

Brooklyn McDowell, Dental Hygiene, nominated by Dr. Ekaterina Mirzukalova

Skylar Reed, Cardiovascular Technology, nominated by Pamela Jordan

Each of these students was nominated by their instructors during the fall semester as part of the rigorous selection process. Read More

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CGTC Recognized as One of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2025

Posted on December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

New York, NY. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) recognized as one of America’s Top Online Colleges for 2025 by Newsweek.
This prestigious ranking highlights CGTC’s commitment to delivering high-quality educational opportunities that prioritize student success and affordability. The America’s Top Online Colleges 2025 ranking highlights the nation’s top colleges and universities that offer online degree programs to learners who want to obtain an academic degree, including hybrid programs with online and offline courses or exams. Read More

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Five Central Georgia Technical College Instructors Named Semi-Finalists for 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction

Posted on November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Macon, GA — Five exceptional instructors from Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) have been named as semi-finalists for the prestigious 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. These instructors will advance to the next round of judging, scheduled for December 2025.
The semi-finalists selected for this year’s Instructor of the Year award include:
Deryk Stoops, AI Enhanced Robotic Manufacturing Instructor, Industrial Systems Technology Aerospace, Trade & Industry.
Brian Wynne, Mathematics Instructor, General Education.
Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Read More

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Fall Enrollment Reaches Historic High at CGTC for Second Consecutive Year

Posted on November 26, 2024December 4, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, GA. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) continues to make history, surpassing 11,500 students enrolled for Fall 2024, marking a new record for the College and the second consecutive year of unprecedented enrollment growth.
Already a leader in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) with the highest number of unduplicated graduates for over a decade, CGTC again has the distinction of having the largest fall enrollment among the system’s 22 colleges.
“Our unwavering commitment to students, Read More

^{November 26, 2024}

CGTC Earns Place Among 2024 Military Times Best for Vets List for Colleges

Posted on November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Arlington, VA. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) ranks among the best colleges for veterans on Military Times’ 2024 list.
Earlier this month, Military Times released its 2024 Best for Vets: Colleges Rankings, the largest and most comprehensive annual list recognizing the top colleges and universities for military service members and veterans.
CGTC is among the 304 schools which made the list, each demonstrating what Military Times call as a commitment to supporting the military community in their educational journeys. Read More

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Georgia VECTR Center Enrolling for New Skillbridge and Accelerated Training Programs for Veterans and Spouses.

Posted on November 8, 2024November 13, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center recently announced the upcoming edition of accelerated programming and training for veterans and their families.
The VECTR Center is enrolling for the Logistics Management Specialist program beginning January 2025, Electronics Technology in February 2025, and for the first time, a health program, Orthopedic Technology is making the list of available coursework, beginning February 2025.
“We want our military community to understand that we are listening to local industry and workforce to identify programs that veterans and their spouses can complete to transition effectively into civilian life,” Read More

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