Author: JoBen Rivera-Thompson | Central Georgia Technical College

CGTC Physical Therapist Assistant Program Earns Accreditation, Pins First Class December 3

Posted on December 2, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Two years ago, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) opened enrollment for the Physical Therapist Assistant program, one of its most innovative and state-of-the-art associate degree programs. Recently, the program successfully completed all requirements and has received accreditation.
The program will celebrate its accreditation and its charter cohort of students in a socially distanced on-campus pinning ceremony, Thursday, December 3, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the W-Building, room 113 on the Warner Robins campus. Read More

^{December 2, 2020}

Georgia VECTR Center Distributes Food to More Than 300 Veterans

Posted on November 13, 2020November 13, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – As volunteers from Robins Air Force Base (Robins AFB) joined staff from the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center to pack and distribute bags of food and other goods, Center leadership was leading the charge.
“The line is forming down the road as far as we can see,” shouted, Ret. Col. Patricia Ross, the VECTR Center’s chief executive officer, making note of the early turnout for their Veterans Appreciation Event. Read More

^{November 13, 2020}

CGTC Adult Education and Bibb County Schools to Serve International Communities with Curbside Food Drive October 16

Posted on October 8, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga. – The Adult Education Division (AED) of Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is partnering with the Bibb County School District (BCSD) to host a curbside food drive event to include the international community.
The International Curbside Food Event and Festival: Food, Information, and Services organized by CGTC and BCSD will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., on October 16, 2020, at the Macon Campus Building-K of CGTC.
Event organizers hope to provide much needed goods and key information about adult education and community programs to middle Georgia’s international community. Read More

^{October 8, 2020}

CGTC Child Development Center Student Wins College Savings Contribution

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

Article courtesy of Path2College 529 Plan:
Warner Robins, Ga. – Anaya West, an eight-year-old from Warner Robins, was awarded a $1,529 Path2College 529 Plan college savings contribution as one of the winners of the We Care Child Care Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes was held by the Path2College 529 Plan and the Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of continued education and financial planning.
“College has been instrumental in changing my life, Read More

^{September 24, 2020}

Amazon Web Services Certificate Courses Open for Fall Session 2 Enrollment at CGTC 

Posted on September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. - A new online program has been fast-tracked for Fall Session 2 enrollment at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), assuring student access to an exciting, essential, and growing career field.
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Solutions Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) is a new Computer Information Technology program offering computing skills through hands-on practical experience preparing students for AWS certifications.
An AWS developer is responsible for setting-up, maintaining and evolving the cloud infrastructure of web applications. Read More

^{September 21, 2020}

Adult Education Division at CGTC Looks for Friendly Input at Upcoming Conversation and Lunch: A Houston County Literacy Month Initiative

Posted on September 15, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – A lot can be accomplished over lunch with students, staff and community friends; that’s why students and staff from Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Adult Education program, alongside citizens of Houston County, will host a conversation over lunch to learn about its programs and pathways into college credit.
Each One…Reach One …Your Voice Matters, a COVID-19 friendly event funded from the Conversion to Action Grant, will take place on Thursday, September 17, Read More

^{September 15, 2020}

Georgia VECTR Center Awarded Workforce Development Grant

Posted on September 10, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – IT certifications will soon be available to transitioning Guard, Reserves and military spouses thanks to a grant awarded to the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center.
 The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Workforce Development office recently awarded the $60,000 Defense Economic Community Grant to support military communities by enhancing workforce development. 
 The Defense Economic Community Grant specifically awards funds to support military personnel and their families, and that’s exactly what the VECTR Center intends to do.
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^{September 10, 2020}

CGTC Macon Adult Education Serves Community with Curbside Back-to-School Bash

Posted on August 26, 2020September 24, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

The Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Adult Education Division alongside event partner, Well Care Inc., recently held its Curbside Back-to-School Bash on Friday, August 28, 2020, at the Adult Education K-Building on the Macon campus.
The event and its participants gave away book bags, school supplies, masks, and more to aide Bibb County students in preparation for the school year.
The Division regularly gives back to the community. In June, it held a large food drive that served as the catalyst for a school supply drive in August. Read More

^{August 26, 2020}

CGTC GOAL and RPA Winners Named Finalists in State Competitions

Posted on August 21, 2020September 24, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recently announced each of the nine finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership (GOAL) and Rick Perkins Award (RPA) from the 22 College winners in its system: Larry Jackson, the College’s GOAL Winner , and Jessica Willcox, its RPA Winner, are among the finalists.
The announcement came live from TCSG commissioner, Greg Dozier, via social media channels in August, Read More

^{August 21, 2020}

CGTC Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

Posted on August 17, 2020September 24, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Four new community members began service with Central Georgia Technical College’s Board of Directors this August; Samuel F. Hart, of Bibb County, Karla Redding-Andrews, of Jones County, Karen Lambert of Bibb County, and Kathy G. O’Neal, of Houston County.
Their service to the Board begins at an exciting time for the College, as it moves ahead as the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) leader in graduates, upholds and steadies enrollment and economic development growth, Read More

^{August 17, 2020}