Author: Kiké Fuentes Duarte | Central Georgia Technical College

CGTC Academy to Host Informational Nights About Dual Achievement Program

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. — Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Dual Achievement Academy is launching a series of informational nights for students and families interested in learning more about the Dual Achievement Program (DAP).
DAP offers a unique opportunity for students to earn both a high school diploma and postsecondary credentials simultaneously, paving the way for a successful future in a specialized career pathway.
“We have seen numerous students excel over the past 3 years in this model for high school,” said Lakeitha Gordon, Read More

^{March 17, 2025}

Seeking Volunteers for Mass Casualty Exercise – April 19, 2025

Posted on February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. — The Health Sciences Division is looking for volunteers of all ages to participate in the CGTC Mass Casualty Functional Exercise on April 19, 2025, at the Warner Robins Campus.
This large-scale training event will help law enforcement, EMS, fire personnel, CGTC Health Sciences and Trinity medical students enhance their emergency response skills in a realistic but controlled environment.Volunteer Roles Include:Victim/Role Player – Assist with event coordination and participant needs. ✅ Fans & Read More

^{February 20, 2025}

Yohar Martínez Named 2025 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY)

Posted on February 4, 2025February 4, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. — Yohar Martínez has been named the 2025 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY), an honor recognizing her exceptional contributions to the field of adult education and her transformative impact on students in her community.
Martínez, a proud native of Venezuela, is a passionate educator whose has leveraged experience learning English as a second language to her own classroom within the Adult Education Division. Her career focus to empower adult learners, Read More

^{February 4, 2025}

CGTC’S Adult Education EAGLE Delegate Selected as one of Eight Regional Finalists

Posted on January 30, 2025February 3, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. — The Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Adult Education Office recently announced Tequita Brown of CGTC as a finalist for its 2025 Dinah Culbreth Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) award.
Brown, nominated by her instructor, Lisa Dennis, participated in the College’s comprehensive judging process in the fall semester to be named its representative for competition in January. As one of the eight EAGLE regional finalists across Georgia she will represent CGTC at the 2025 EAGLE Leadership Institute in Atlanta in March 2025. Read More

^{January 30, 2025}

CGTC Announces Virtual Learning Ahead of Winter Storm

Posted on January 20, 2025January 22, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Update: January 22, 2025 -Due to continuing icy roads and challenging travel conditions associated with this week’s inclement weather across the College’s service area, all CGTC locations will continue remote operations for Thursday, January 23, 2025. Faculty and staff will be will be available to assist students by email or by phone (478-988-6800). All students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to follow local emergency management agency travel warnings and advice related to road conditions. Please continue to monitor CGTC’s official social media channels, Read More

^{January 20, 2025}

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

^{January 14, 2025}

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

^{January 11, 2025}

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

^{December 16, 2024}

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

^{December 10, 2024}

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

^{December 5, 2024}