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CGTC Cosmetology to Host Fundraiser for Veterans

Posted on by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Milledgeville, Ga. – The Cosmetology program at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) will host a Fall Fundraiser on the College’s Milledgeville campus Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the H-Building. All Proceeds from the event benefit the Georgia War Veteran’s Home in Milledgeville.
Fundraising for local charities occurs annually for the Cosmetology program. Last year’s super-hero themed fundraiser benefiting pediatric cancer helped the program reach over $20,000 in the six years it has raised funds. Read More

September 13, 2017

Update: CGTC Will Be Closed on Monday, September 11 AND Tuesday, September 12

Posted on by Cambri Steadman

Governor Deal has expanded the state of emergency to include all 159 counties. Given this development, and out of an abundance of caution, all locations of CGTC will be closed on Monday, September 11 AND Tuesday, September 12. All updates will be posted on the CGTC website or official CGTC social media accounts at www.facebook.com/centralgatech or www.twitter.com/CGTC.
Please be safe! Read More

September 10, 2017

CGTC Will Be Closed on Monday, September 11

Posted on by Cambri Steadman

This afternoon, Governor Deal declared a state of emergency which includes 10 counties within Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) 11-county service area. Given this development, and out of an abundance of caution, all locations of CGTC will be closed on Monday, September 11th. All updates will be posted on the CGTC website or official CGTC social media accounts at www.facebook.com/centralgatech or www.twitter.com/CGTC.
Please be safe! Read More

September 8, 2017

Macon.com Reports on Replica of Vietnam Wall to Visit Warner Robins Campus

Posted on by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. –  The Warner Robins campus of Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is preparing to host a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and in recent coverage, Macon.com explored what events the accompanying exhibit entitled, “The Ride Home,” will provide for the community.
Read the full article here: Replica of Vietnam wall coming to Middle Georgia Read More

September 6, 2017

Cybersecurity Workshop Coming to CGTC

Posted on by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Defense Acquisition University (DAU) will host a cybersecurity workshop on the Warner Robins campus of Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) on August 30, 2017, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The workshop, entitled Cybersecurity Challenges: Protecting the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Systems and Information, will focus on topics including efforts to improve cybersecurity, policy overview, the industry’s role, and career fields within the industry.
As cybersecurity remains an area of concern for defense leaders, Read More

August 23, 2017

CGTC’s 8th Annual Race for Education set to Offer New Obstacles

Posted on by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Foundation’s 8th Annual Race for Education 5K will add a new challenge to its race day events on September 9, 2017 at the Warner Robins campus located at 80 Cohen Walker Drive. The event replaces its 1-Mile Fun Run with an Obstacle Run.
“We are thrilled to be hosting our 8th Race for Education, and we’re particularly excited to add obstacles to the one-mile run this year,” said Tonya McClure, Read More

August 18, 2017

CGTC Launches New Website

Posted on by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Significant work goes on behind the screens for building a new website, and even more to see it launch, so after more than a year of designing and creating, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) proudly announces the launch of the new www.centralgatech.edu.
CGTC is excited to present a modern, streamlined website that puts the College on the best path for connecting its services to internal and external users. The College recognizes that a website is most often the initial method of communication with the public. Read More

August 15, 2017

The Family Who Attends CGTC Together, Stays Together

Posted on by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – A move to Warner Robins from Belgium for the Hicks family started an educational journey few can replicate; since 2013 every member but “dad” has taken courses at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC).
Mom, Christina, daughter, Amber, and sons, Christian and Johnathan are close, as military families tend to be, but have not viewed their avant-garde concept of nuclear-enrollment as exclusive or a means to extend their bond, rather as a convenient opportunity. Read More

August 15, 2017

CGTC Instructor and GDC’s Vocational Teacher of the Year Finalist Teaches from the Inside, Out

Posted on by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Hawkinsville, Ga. – Woodrow Whipple, a Design and Media Production adjunct instructor for Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) has been named a finalist for the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Vocational Teacher of the Year, an honor he credits to his students on the inside of Pulaski State Prison.
“They say I do a lot. Personally, I feel like I don’t do a whole lot,” Whipple said. “It goes back to the success stories of my students. Read More

August 15, 2017

CGTC Names New Director of Child Development Centers

Posted on by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) recently announced the selection of Linda Smith, as the new director of Child Development Centers. She brings to her appointment over 30 years of childcare experience and a commitment to fostering strong relationships.
“Truthfully, building relationships with children, family and the staff excites me most about this position,” Smith said. “I am committed to helping parents and children have a successful beginning to education and solidifying trust with my staff by learning about them, Read More

July 27, 2017