Category: 2020 | Central Georgia Technical College

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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CGTC Announces Plan for In-person Instruction for Fall Semester

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

Warner Robins, Ga. – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) has announced its plan for the return of in-person courses and labs during its fall semester 2020.
The plan details procedures for maintaining public health and safety, including adaptations to classes and operations.
Following guidance from the Governor’s Executive Orders, the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Georgia public health officials, Read More

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CGTC Adult Education Gives Back with Food Drive

Posted on June 22, 2020June 23, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Adult Education Division (AED) recently took part in a food drive with the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank to provide students and community members with goods in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event organizers set up drive-thru pickup lines for students and community members to receive food donation while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
iHeart Media and Honeybaked Ham co-sponsored the event alongside the organizations and gave gift certificates, Read More

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CGTC Earns No. 6 Ranking for Online Course Offerings

Posted on June 15, 2020June 15, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – As online education becomes more valuable to students amid the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Optimal, a website devoted to higher education review, recently ranked community colleges in Georgia for sustained quality, placing Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) at No. 6.
According to Optimal’s press release spotlighting affordable community colleges with online degrees, CGTC and other institutions offer a unique entry point into higher education amid the circumstances.
“Online community colleges offer an affordable option for students who want to begin their education path at home and bypass the unpredictability of what the fall semester may bring,” Optimal wrote. Read More

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Central Georgia Aviation Partnership Update: Following Spring Semester Interruption, CGTC Aerospace Programs are On-track for Fall

Posted on June 11, 2020June 12, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga – Just over one year has passed since Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) joined Robins Air Force Base (Robins AFB) and the Macon-Bibb County Development Authority in the Central Georgia Aviation Partnership, in which, among being prime to launch economic growth in Georgia’s aviation sector, also gave the College’s Aviation programs a boost.
CGTC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AVMT) and Aircraft Structural Technology (AST) programs benefitted from the partnership by securing lab and office space adjacent to Robins AFB operations. Read More

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CGTC Graduation Re-Scheduled for July 24

Posted on May 21, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The question on every student’s mind at the end of spring semester 2020 has been the same: “Will I get to graduate and share my success with family and friends?” After weeks of uncertainty and dedicated planning, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is proud to provide hundreds of deserving students with an answer.
The 2020 CGTC Commencement Ceremony will take place Friday, July 24, 2020 inside the Macon Coliseum. A specific time will be made available at a later date. Read More

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