Category: Campus News | Central Georgia Technical College

Five Central Georgia Technical College Instructors Named Semi-Finalists for 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction

Posted on November 28, 2024November 28, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Macon, GA — Five exceptional instructors from Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) have been named as semi-finalists for the prestigious 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. These instructors will advance to the next round of judging, scheduled for December 2025.
The semi-finalists selected for this year’s Instructor of the Year award include:
Deryk Stoops, AI Enhanced Robotic Manufacturing Instructor, Industrial Systems Technology Aerospace, Trade & Industry.
Brian Wynne, Mathematics Instructor, General Education.
Ekaterina Mirzakulova, Read More

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Fall Enrollment Reaches Historic High at CGTC for Second Consecutive Year

Posted on November 26, 2024December 4, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, GA. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) continues to make history, surpassing 11,500 students enrolled for Fall 2024, marking a new record for the College and the second consecutive year of unprecedented enrollment growth.
Already a leader in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) with the highest number of unduplicated graduates for over a decade, CGTC again has the distinction of having the largest fall enrollment among the system’s 22 colleges.
“Our unwavering commitment to students, Read More

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Leaders From National Defense University-Kenya Visit CGTC to Springboard International Collaboration Discussions

Posted on November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 by Marketing PR

Warner Robins, Ga. – Late in October, two representatives from Defence Forces Technical College (DEFTEC), a College of the National Defence University-Kenya (NDU-K), visited Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) to meet with the College leadership and tour programs with the aim of future collaboration in education and training. Col. (Dr.) John Kisilu, Deputy Principal of DEFTEC, and Lt. Col. Jane Kigen, Senior Instructor, for DEFTEC’s School of Mechanical Engineering spent their visit learning about the college’s global workforce development mission, Read More

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CGTC Earns Place Among 2024 Military Times Best for Vets List for Colleges

Posted on November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Arlington, VA. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) ranks among the best colleges for veterans on Military Times’ 2024 list.
Earlier this month, Military Times released its 2024 Best for Vets: Colleges Rankings, the largest and most comprehensive annual list recognizing the top colleges and universities for military service members and veterans.
CGTC is among the 304 schools which made the list, each demonstrating what Military Times call as a commitment to supporting the military community in their educational journeys. Read More

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Georgia VECTR Center Enrolling for New Skillbridge and Accelerated Training Programs for Veterans and Spouses.

Posted on November 8, 2024November 13, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center recently announced the upcoming edition of accelerated programming and training for veterans and their families.
The VECTR Center is enrolling for the Logistics Management Specialist program beginning January 2025, Electronics Technology in February 2025, and for the first time, a health program, Orthopedic Technology is making the list of available coursework, beginning February 2025.
“We want our military community to understand that we are listening to local industry and workforce to identify programs that veterans and their spouses can complete to transition effectively into civilian life,” Read More

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International Education Week Festivities Set for November 18-22 at CGTC

Posted on November 7, 2024November 14, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – As a part of U.S. Department of State and its Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program funding, CGTC and its Office of Global Initiatives are gearing up for a new celebration of International Education Week like the College has never seen.
International Education Week (IEW), celebrated November 18-22 this year is an annual opportunity for U.S. Higher Education Institutions to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Read More

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Central Georgia Technical College Ranks Among the Best for Online Nursing and Allied Health Programs in 2025

Posted on October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. — Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) earned recognition as one of the top colleges for online programs in nursing and allied health for 2025, as released by EduMed.org, a leading authority in student-focused college and career information.
For two-year colleges, CGTC ranked:
No. 1 for Best Online Nursing Programs in Georgia
No. 1 for Best Online Associate Nursing Degrees in Georgia
No. 1 for Best CNA Classes & Programs in Georgia
No. 2 for Best Online Medical Billing and Coding Schools in Georgia
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Excitement Builds as Central Georgia Technical College Hosts Homecoming Football Showdown

Posted on October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, GA. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is gearing up for an action-packed Homecoming this Saturday, October 26, as the Titans take on River City Prep in a thrillingfootball showdown at Atrium Health Field, 80 Cohen Walker Dr., Warner Robins, GA 31088.Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM, the game theme is “White Out” (wear a white shirt), and the excitement starts long before the game.
Gates open at 9:00 AM for a day of festivities for the whole community. Read More

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CGTC Continues Support of State and Federal Relief Efforts Amid Historic Hurricane Season

Posted on October 10, 2024October 11, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) remains steadfast in support of the ongoing state and federal disaster relief efforts during one of the most active and destructive hurricane seasons for the Southeast.
In collaboration with multiple agencies, including the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the Georgia National Guard, CGTC’s Macon and Warner Robins campuses have become pivotal staging areas for relief operations.

Since Hurricane Helene made landfall, Read More

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Central Georgia Technical College Awarded $3.66 Million to Expand Nursing Workforce

Posted on October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Funding will help address critical nurse shortages in rural and underserved areas
Macon, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) has been awarded $3.66 million through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
This grant, provided as part of the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) – Workforce Expansion Program (WEP), will be distributed over four years to strengthen the nursing workforce in acute and long-term care settings across rural and underserved communities. Read More

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