Author: JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) has earned a Military Times Best for Vets distinction as the No. 6 ranked Career & Technical School and No. 12 ranked Two Year School In the publication’s annual ranking.
Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges is the largest and most comprehensive rankings of schools for military service members and veterans, helping them make important decisions about their education.
CGTC is honored to be recognized for its commitment to veterans and their impact in meeting the workforce demands of the region. Read More

Macon, Ga. – The Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Foundation recently announced the revitalization of its Alumni Network as it strives to connect and support graduates during several special events the week of July 12-16.
The CGTC Alumni Network will host two networking events called, “Off Work, Ready to Work,” for graduates to mingle and connect with local industry partners ready to hire. The events are limited to the first 50 participants.
Additionally, the Alumni Network will hold two virtual career fairs that week. Read More

Warner Robins, GA – Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) and Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) are partnering to provide new educational opportunities to students in an essential career field in today’s workforce. On June 7, the two higher education institutions signed a transfer articulation agreement to give students in Computer Information Systems (CIST) at CGTC a seamless pathway into a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology (IT) at GSW.
CGTC President Ivan H. Allen, Ph.D., Read More

Re-watch CGTC’s 2021 Commencement Ceremony Streamed Live June 4, 2021, at 9 a.m. from Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium in Macon, Ga.
View the program here: 2021 Commencement Ceremony Program Read More

Macon, Ga. – As the 2021 Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Commencement Ceremony approaches. one Dual Enrollment graduate will be one of the last listed on the Order of Exercises, but certainly not the least.
The College recently selected Timothy Burke, a Dual Enrollment graduate from Houston County High School, following a recommendation from the High School Initiatives office, to serve as the graduate to give the Benediction to his classmates.
“Timothy is an outstanding and model student of the Dual Enrollment program at CGTC,” said. Read More

Article courtesy of America’s Promise Alliance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The YES Project—Young, Employed, Successful—a national youth employment initiative led by America’s Promise Alliance, announced today the selection of six community-level grantees to host Virtual Action Roundtable conversations in partnership with employers and young workers. Based on the roundtable conversations and ongoing collaboration, employers and young people will co-design meaningful strategies to improve belonging and inclusion in the workplace for employees of color. All employer partners have committed to implementing at least one co-designed strategy by the end of the year.  Read More

Macon, Ga – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) announced Friday that its 2021 Commencement Ceremony will be held in-person on Friday, June 4, 2021. The outdoor event will take place at Brad Henderson Memorial Stadium at 9 a.m. This reverses the College’s previous decision to hold a virtual ceremony.
The College made the decision to have the ceremony outdoor and in-person following the signing of Governor Brian Kemp’s recent Executive Order regarding outdoor capacity on May 1. Read More