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CGTC Named a 2025 Top Veteran-Friendly School by U.S. Veterans Magazine

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Warner Robins, Ga. – U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM) has named Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) among its 2025 Top Veteran-Friendly Schools and Top Yellow Ribbon Schools, recognizing the college’s outstanding commitment to serving veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
This annual recognition highlights higher education institutions that demonstrate exceptional support for military-connected students through academic programs, career services, financial assistance, and transition resources.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized once again as one of the nation’s top colleges for veterans,” said Dr. Read More

November 10, 2025

TCSG Fall Leadership Conference Recognizes CGTC Instructor of the Year, Foundation, Alumni, and Key Leaders

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Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) leaders and programs received statewide honors at the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Fall Leadership Conference in October, highlighting excellence in instruction, leadership development, alumni achievement, and philanthropic support.

Dr. Brittany Lucas, vice president of Adult Education and Reentry Services, graduated from the Senior Leadership Academy (SLA). The program prepares emerging leaders from Georgia’s technical colleges to support the mission, strategic goals, and future advancement of TCSG and its institutions. Read More

November 10, 2025

Central Georgia Technical College Announces 2026 GOAL Student Finalists

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Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) recently announced its five student finalists for the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership (GOAL) program. These outstanding students have been recognized for their academic excellence, leadership qualities, and dedication to their fields of study.
The 2026 CGTC GOAL Finalists are:
Meredith Salmon, Orthopedic Technology
Kimberly Giddens, Welding and Joining Technology
Larry Howard, General Studies, Healthcare Professional Pathway
Anna Walters, Physical Therapy Assistant
Sharelle Pangilinan, Radiologic Technology
Each of these exceptional students was nominated by their instructors during the fall semester as part of CGTC’s comprehensive selection process. Read More

November 7, 2025

CGTC Academy Student Receives Governor’s Honor as Top High School Talent in the State

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Warner Robins, Ga. — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently named Will Vinson as one of the state’s most talented high school students, recognizing him as the Dual Achievement Program (DAP) Student of the Year during the 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit Awards in Atlanta.
Vinson is a standout student of the CGTC Academy, a high school housed in and operated by Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC). The Academy administers the Dual Achievement Program, established by Georgia SB204 in 2021, Read More

October 29, 2025

2025 GEICC Energy Career & Job Expo Builds Georgia’s Future Energy Workforce

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Macon, Ga. – The Georgia Energy and Industrial Construction Consortium (GEICC) recently hosted the 2025 Energy Career & Job Expo at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), bringing together more than 350 high school students from six Georgia school districts to explore career paths in the state’s growing energy and industrial construction industries.
The Expo served as a dynamic platform to connect students directly with industry professionals and organizations shaping Georgia’s energy future.
Through hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, Read More

October 28, 2025

Flint Energies Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Central Georgia Technical College Foundation to Support Global Initiatives Scholarships

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Reynolds, GA — The Flint Energies Foundation recently announced a grant of $5,000 awarded to the Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Foundation. The funds will be used to provide scholarships for students enrolled in CGTC’s Office of Global Initiatives program for study abroad, helping to ease financial burdens and expand access to international and cross-cultural learning.
CGTC’s Global Initiatives program was established to broaden educational and training partnerships beyond U.S. borders. It offers students opportunities such as study abroad, Read More

October 16, 2025

Embraer Foundation Donates $15,000 for Aviation Students at CGTC

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Macon, Ga. – The Embraer Foundation highlighted Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) aviation students at a special event at the Peyton Anderson Aviation Lab, part of the Central Georgia Aerospace Training and Sustainment Center at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The showcase included a check presentation for $15,000 to the CGTC Foundation for student scholarships.
The event recognized the Embraer Foundation’s financial support as well as connected CGTC students with the Embraer organization to foster interest and opportunity in workforce development for the aviation sector. Read More

October 16, 2025

CGTC Homecoming Week 2025 Presented by Georgia Power, Coming October 18-26

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Homecoming Kicks Off with Bobby Brown, October London Concert in Partnership with Macon-Bibb County at Atrium Health Amphitheater

Macon, Ga. – Lore and mythology call the actions of the Titans great and powerful, and all indications are that the Central Georgia Technical College Titans Homecoming Week 2025 October 18-26 will be all that and more.
Kicking off the week alongside Macon-Bibb County at the Atrium Health Amphitheater, CGTC will welcome legendary music icon Bobby Brown, Grammy Award winner October London, Read More

September 5, 2025

Global Initiatives Office Now Accepting Interest Forms for Humanities 1101 Study Abroad Ireland Summer 2026

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Warner Robins, Ga. – The Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Office of Global Initiatives is excited to announce that Humanities 1101 in Ireland will be available for regular-credit students for the summer semester 2026.
Traveling June 21-30, the program is operated by the College’s partner, the Institute of Study Abroad Ireland (ISAI) who helps administer a program for the College’s Dual Enrollment students annually for the last five years.
“Interest among regular-credit students for study abroad in Ireland has been growing,” said, Read More

September 5, 2025

Georgia Military College and Central Georgia Technical College Partner to Expand Transfer Opportunities and Strengthen Shared Community

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Milledgeville, Ga. – Georgia Military College (GMC) and Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) have taken an exciting step forward in creating new opportunities for students and our shared community. The two institutions have signed a new articulation agreement that not only paves a seamless path for CGTC graduates to continue their education at GMC but also strengthens the skilled workforce across central Georgia.
Through this partnership, CGTC students earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and transferring at least 24 semester hours of technical or occupational credit will be guaranteed admission into one of GMC’s Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) programs. Read More

September 4, 2025