Category: 2025 | Central Georgia Technical College

CGTC Shatters Enrollment Records

Posted on November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

CGTC’s More than 12,700 Students in Fall 2025 Sets the Enrollment Pace for Georgia’s Two-Year Institutions

Warner Robins, Ga. – More students than ever before attended Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) this fall, enrollment records have become a consistent and recurring trend as CGTC has led the state in enrollment amongst 2-year institutions over the last four years. CGTC’s enrollment of over 12,700 students grew 10 percent higher than last year’s enrollment.
“Students and their families consider CGTC an affordable, Read More

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CGTC Named a 2025 Top Veteran-Friendly School by U.S. Veterans Magazine

Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – U.S. Veterans Magazine (USVM) has named Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) among its 2025 Top Veteran-Friendly Schools and Top Yellow Ribbon Schools, recognizing the college’s outstanding commitment to serving veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
This annual recognition highlights higher education institutions that demonstrate exceptional support for military-connected students through academic programs, career services, financial assistance, and transition resources.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized once again as one of the nation’s top colleges for veterans,” said Dr. Read More

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TCSG Fall Leadership Conference Recognizes CGTC Instructor of the Year, Foundation, Alumni, and Key Leaders

Posted on November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) leaders and programs received statewide honors at the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Fall Leadership Conference in October, highlighting excellence in instruction, leadership development, alumni achievement, and philanthropic support.

Dr. Brittany Lucas, vice president of Adult Education and Reentry Services, graduated from the Senior Leadership Academy (SLA). The program prepares emerging leaders from Georgia’s technical colleges to support the mission, strategic goals, and future advancement of TCSG and its institutions. Read More

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Central Georgia Technical College Announces 2026 GOAL Student Finalists

Posted on November 7, 2025November 10, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) recently announced its five student finalists for the 2026 Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership (GOAL) program. These outstanding students have been recognized for their academic excellence, leadership qualities, and dedication to their fields of study.
The 2026 CGTC GOAL Finalists are:
Meredith Salmon, Orthopedic Technology
Kimberly Giddens, Welding and Joining Technology
Larry Howard, General Studies, Healthcare Professional Pathway
Anna Walters, Physical Therapy Assistant
Sharelle Pangilinan, Radiologic Technology
Each of these exceptional students was nominated by their instructors during the fall semester as part of CGTC’s comprehensive selection process. Read More

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CGTC Academy Student Receives Governor’s Honor as Top High School Talent in the State

Posted on October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp recently named Will Vinson as one of the state’s most talented high school students, recognizing him as the Dual Achievement Program (DAP) Student of the Year during the 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit Awards in Atlanta.
Vinson is a standout student of the CGTC Academy, a high school housed in and operated by Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC). The Academy administers the Dual Achievement Program, established by Georgia SB204 in 2021, Read More

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2025 GEICC Energy Career & Job Expo Builds Georgia’s Future Energy Workforce

Posted on October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Macon, Ga. – The Georgia Energy and Industrial Construction Consortium (GEICC) recently hosted the 2025 Energy Career & Job Expo at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), bringing together more than 350 high school students from six Georgia school districts to explore career paths in the state’s growing energy and industrial construction industries.
The Expo served as a dynamic platform to connect students directly with industry professionals and organizations shaping Georgia’s energy future.
Through hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, Read More

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Flint Energies Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant to Central Georgia Technical College Foundation to Support Global Initiatives Scholarships

Posted on October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Reynolds, GA — The Flint Energies Foundation recently announced a grant of $5,000 awarded to the Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Foundation. The funds will be used to provide scholarships for students enrolled in CGTC’s Office of Global Initiatives program for study abroad, helping to ease financial burdens and expand access to international and cross-cultural learning.
CGTC’s Global Initiatives program was established to broaden educational and training partnerships beyond U.S. borders. It offers students opportunities such as study abroad, Read More

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Embraer Foundation Donates $15,000 for Aviation Students at CGTC

Posted on October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Macon, Ga. – The Embraer Foundation highlighted Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) aviation students at a special event at the Peyton Anderson Aviation Lab, part of the Central Georgia Aerospace Training and Sustainment Center at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The showcase included a check presentation for $15,000 to the CGTC Foundation for student scholarships.
The event recognized the Embraer Foundation’s financial support as well as connected CGTC students with the Embraer organization to foster interest and opportunity in workforce development for the aviation sector. Read More

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Dr. Brian Snelgrove Named Central Georgia Technical College’s 2025 Alumni of the Year

Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) recently announced Dr. Brian Snelgrove as the recipient of the 2025 Alumni of the Year Award, recognizing his outstanding leadership, innovation, and service to the College and the broader Central Georgia community.

A graduate of Middle Georgia Technical Institute with a diploma in Automotive Technology in 1995, one of the pre-merger institutions that went on to form CGTC in 2013, Snelgrove currently serves as Chief Information Officer of Technology at the College.
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Middle Georgia State University And Central Georgia Technical College Formalize Transfer Pathways For New Associate’s Degrees

Posted on October 2, 2025October 15, 2025 by Jordyn Riedmiller

From MGA News Bureau

Macon, GA – Central Georgia Technical College students who complete new associate’s degrees in education, social work, psychology, or criminal justice can now transfer seamlessly into bachelor’s programs at Middle Georgia State University.
That’s thanks to a formal transfer agreement leaders of both institutions signed at an October 2 event at Middle Georgia State’s (MGA’s) Macon Campus.
Under the agreement, Central Georgia Tech (CGTC) students who complete any of the four associate’s degree programs will have those credits accepted toward a comparable bachelor’s degree at MGA if they meet the University’s required admission and transfer standards. Read More

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