Tag: Adult Education | Central Georgia Technical College

Lisa Dennis Named Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of The Year

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Adult Education Instructor Lisa Dennis has been named the Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year (OTOY).
Lisa Dennis is a Macon-Bibb County resident and was a non-traditional student who graduated from Fort Valley State University in 2000; she began volunteer efforts at her home church’s adult literacy program in the same year which led to a 22-year path of adult education service with Central Georgia Technical College.
“Adult Education classrooms foster a sense of community, Read More

^{December 7, 2023}

Adult Education Division at CGTC Exceeds Goals for FY2023

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Adult Education Division at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) has had a steady climb back to pre-COVID enrollment numbers in its programs, as the College recently announced the Division eclipsed 1,800 enrolled students in FY2023. This represents a 16.8% enrollment increase from FY2022. The number of High School Credential graduates for the Division also grew by 13% with 252 students earning a credential in FY2023.
Challenges with enrolling and administering Adult Secondary Education (ASE), Read More

^{October 3, 2023}

Adult Education Division at CGTC is Partnering to Host a Career Fair on September 28

Posted on September 24, 2023September 18, 2023 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga. – The CGTC Adult Education Division is partnering with One Stop in Macon and Worksource Georgia for Middle Georgia for an upcoming Career Fair on September 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bibb Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Macon, Ga.
Students and the public are invited to connect with over 30 local employers at the event.
For more information, visit https://middlegaworks.com/.

^{September 24, 2023}

CGTC’s Adult Education Division Names Carlie Brumley of Dooly County as EAGLE Delegate

Posted on November 18, 2021 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Adult Education Division (AED) recently announced, Dooly County resident, Carlie Brumley, 24, as its 2022 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) delegate.
Nominated by her instructor, Ethel Ross, and having participated in the College’s judging process, Brumley will now represent CGTC and the AED at the Dinah Culbreth Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute in Atlanta, March 14-16, 2022. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors the state’s adult education students who have demonstrated superior achievement in their classes and programs. Read More

^{November 18, 2021}

Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties Establishes Adult Ed Scholarship at CGTC

Posted on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Eatonton Ga. –Interest in creating a scholarship to support Adult Education students at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) grew over the last few months for the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties, and on Friday, it became official.
Lu Byrd, president of the Rotary Club, and Donna O’neal, previous president, presented CGTC’s Carmen Davis, advancement specialist, Carrie Dietrich, Putnam County Center director, and Kimberly Hicks-Grable Adult Education site manager and regional lead for Baldwin and Putnam County from CGTC a check for $320 to the CGTC Foundation to begin funding literacy initiatives. Read More

^{January 29, 2021}

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}

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

^{June 22, 2020}

GED® Testing Resumes at CGTC

Posted on May 22, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Testing for the GED® at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Adult Education centers re-opened this week following recent closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Adult Education Division is implementing CDC guidelines for social distancing as it invites test-candidates back into its facilities.
Test-candidates should be advised that walk-ins will not be accepted. All test candidates must schedule to test prior to arriving at the testing center. Testing slots are limited and only candidates are allowed in the building during testing. Read More

^{May 22, 2020}

CGTC’s Adult Education Division Names Emanuel Clark as EAGLE Delegate

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Adult Education Division (AED) recently announced, Bibb County resident, Emanuel Clark, 32, as its 2020 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) delegate.
Nominated by his instructor, Lisa Dennis, and having participated in the College’s judging process, Clark will now represent CGTC and the AED at the EAGLE Leadership Institute in Atlanta, March 9-11, 2020. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in adult education classes and programs. Read More

^{January 8, 2020}

Georgia Power Foundation Awards $4,250 Grant to CGTC Adult Education Partner, Help Network Inc.

Posted on November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Literacy initiatives at the Hawkinsville Workforce Development Center (HWDC), where Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) houses Adult Education Division (AED) programs alongside its partner, Help Network Inc., recently received a boost in funding thanks to a $4,250 grant from the Georgia Power Foundation.
Help Network Inc., is a non-profit organization and is the Pulaski County Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP). CLCP’s across the College’s service area support literacy and GED® acquisition alongside the work of the AED. Read More

^{November 21, 2019}