Category: 2020 | Central Georgia Technical College

CGTC’s 11th Annual Race for Education to Bring Runners Together on a Virtual Track

Posted on August 4, 2020September 24, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The 2020 edition of the Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Foundation Race for Education 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run will take place virtually, just as many events will amid a global pandemic to ensure the safety of participants.
The 11th Annual Race for Education benefitting Adult Education Initiatives will take place over the week of September 7-12, 2020, in celebration of National Literacy Month. The race moves from its traditional post-Labor Day Saturday to accommodate a new and exciting virtual format. Read More

^{August 4, 2020}

Northrup Grumman Awards Grant to Georgia VECTR Center

Posted on July 23, 2020September 24, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Northrup Grumman, a global aerospace and defense technology company, recently awarded the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center grant funding for a third consecutive year to assist the Center and its veteran students with program costs.
This year the VECTR Center will apply the $3000 grant to help students cover fees, the EPA certification for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) programs, books and equipment.
“These funds help with program costs so that veteran students can persist to graduation without a financial barrier,” said Ret. Read More

^{July 23, 2020}

Carpenter, Danzie, Buzzell Retire from Service with CGTC Board

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

Warner Robins, Ga. – Summer semester at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) saw quite a few changes, most notably the end of service for three long-standing members of its Board of Directors, who together, played a key part in post-merger growth.
Danny Carpenter, of Houston County, David Danzie, of Macon-Bibb County, and Marsha Buzzell, of Houston County, all served the College following the merger of Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) and CGTC in 2013.
They end their service having helped the College expand its commitment to veteran and active-duty personnel through the College’s administration of the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center (VECTR), Read More

^{July 17, 2020}

Governor Kemp Visits VECTR Center

Posted on July 14, 2020September 24, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Governor Brian Kemp recently visited the Georgia Veterans Education Transition Resource Center (VECTR) to learn about how the Center and Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) are keeping veterans and active duty personnel on-track amid COVID-19.
Governor Kemp met with College leadership members and toured classroom and lab spaces. Part of his visit included a tour of the Center’s latest addition, two industrial lab spaces attached to the current building’s east-end.
One of the lab spaces houses an Industrial Systems program that in partnership with Frito Lay serves as a pipeline for veterans into careers with the food manufacturer. Read More

^{July 14, 2020}

CGTC 2020 Commencement Ceremony to be Delivered Virtually

Posted on July 13, 2020September 24, 2020 by Cambri Steadman

Warner Robins, GA – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) has announced that the 2020 Commencement Ceremony will be held virtually on Friday, August 7 at 3:00 p.m.
After extensive deliberation, and following guidance from the Governor’s Executive Orders, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Georgia public health officials, the College’s leadership team determined that the traditional in-person ceremony, scheduled for July 24 in the Macon Coliseum, presented several potential health risks for students, Read More

^{July 13, 2020}

Lady Titans Named NJCAA WBB Academic Team of the Year

Posted on July 13, 2020September 24, 2020 by Cambri Steadman

Macon, GA – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recently announced the 2019-20 Academic Teams of the Year. Despite an academic year that was interrupted due to COVID-19, NJCAA student-athletes flourished in the classroom as 1,026 teams earned at least a 3.0 GPA or better.
27 programs from across the country earned NJCAA Academic Team of the Year honors after achieving the highest GPA in their respective sport throughout the academic year.
With a 3.37 team GPA, Read More

^{July 13, 2020}

CGTC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors

Posted on July 13, 2020September 24, 2020 by Cambri Steadman

Macon, Ga – The National Junior College Athletic Association recently announced its 2019-20 All-Academic Team honorees.
To receive all-academic team recognition, student-athletes must achieve an overall GPA of 3.60 or higher for the 2019-20 academic year. The criteria for the three All-Academic teams is as follows:
NJCAA All-Academic First Team: 4.00 GPA
NJCAA All-Academic Second Team: 3.80-3.99 GPA
NJCAA All-Academic Third Team: 3.60-3.79 GPA
2,427 student-athletes garnered NJCAA All-Academic First Team honors after achieving a 4.0 GPA. Read More

^{July 13, 2020}

New Online Cybersecurity Certificate Programs Being Offered During CGTC Fall Semester

Posted on July 7, 2020September 24, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – This fall, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) will begin offering two fully online Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) in one of the nation’s fastest growing industries, opening gateways to careers of the future.
Cybersecurity TCCs at CGTC are embedded certificates that lead students directly into valuable industry credentials for employment and future diploma and degree programs. The Cybersecurity TCC and the Cybersecurity Fundamentals TCC are designed to enhance the skills of the familiar student and introduce topics to the novice. Read More

^{July 7, 2020}

Catching up with a Re-entry Success Story

Posted on July 7, 2020September 24, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga. – The few years post re-entry into society for John Turner, who holds credentials from Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) through its Office of Re-entry programs, have been remarkable.
Among his list of accomplishments includes working for a company that used to never hire convicted criminals, helping that same company invent a money-saving tool, building his own house debt-free, starting his own company from the ground-up, and completing the next step in his education. Read More

^{July 7, 2020}

CGTC’s Dana Davis Retires

Posted on July 1, 2020September 24, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga. – The mission of Central Georgia Technical College carried out to an 11-county service area, is not achieved without the dedication, organization, and passion of leadership. That’s why when one of its longest standing personnel retires, recognition is in order.
Dana Davis, of Macon, retired in June, finishing out a 30-year career with the College and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). Prior to working with CGTC, Davis worked 16 years with Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro, Read More

^{July 1, 2020}