Tag: Board of Directors | Central Georgia Technical College

Dual Achievement Program at CGTC Helps Monroe County Student Land $50K Welding Job

Posted on March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – While the ink still dries on her diploma from the Dual Achievement Program (DAP) at the Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Academy, Emily Betsill of Monroe County has landed a job offer unheard of by most teenagers.
Earning above the average Georgia welders’ salary of $15 per hour sounds good for any qualified person out of college, but for the 18-year-old who just received her high school diploma and Welding and Joining certifications in December from CGTC’s Dual Achievement Program, Read More

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CGTC Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors

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

Warner Robins, Ga. – Four new community members began service with Central Georgia Technical College’s Board of Directors this August; Samuel F. Hart, of Bibb County, Karla Redding-Andrews, of Jones County, Karen Lambert of Bibb County, and Kathy G. O’Neal, of Houston County.
Their service to the Board begins at an exciting time for the College, as it moves ahead as the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) leader in graduates, upholds and steadies enrollment and economic development growth, Read More

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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

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CGTC Welcomes Newest Board Member

Posted on March 27, 2019 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) recently welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors. Rev. Dr. Avis Williams joined the Board in February, representing Putnam County.
Williams, the community liaison for the Putnam County Charter School (PCCS), brings to the Board more than twenty years of education and community development experience.
“I think the mission of the College and Technical Education is to promote and provide opportunities for students to receive the necessary education, Read More

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Robert Landau Honored for Service to CGTC Board of Directors

Posted on July 20, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Robert ‘Bob’ Landau of Eatonton was recently honored for his years of service to the Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Board of Directors. Landau, who has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2009, completed three terms as Putnam County’s representative on the Board at the June 2018 meeting. He was recognized by the Board and current Board Chair, Danny Carpenter.
Landau’s staunch advocacy and support for technical education throughout his years of service were highlighted by Dr. Read More

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Fort Valley State Alumni and Former CGTC Board Member Goes All In for Talk to Students

Posted on April 5, 2018April 5, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Dr. Vernard Hodges, a local veterinarian and entrepreneur, spoke at a session of the Raising Expectations of Achievement (REACH) program on the Warner Robins campus this week.
Sharing from his book titled, “Bet on Yourself: From Zero to Millions,” the former CGTC board of directors member, gave tips to those in attendance on how to improve their individual financial and life situations through self-assuredness. He spoke on overcoming his life’s challenges and the mentors in his life. Read More

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CGTC Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Members

Posted on October 10, 2017 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) recently welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors, one with a special link to the College and another representing one of the region’s largest employers.
Mayor Eric S. Wilson of the city of Forsyth, Ga., and Gina Keadle, chief human resources officer at Navicent Health, joined the group which oversees the growth of the College for its 11-county service area.
The residents of Forsyth elected Wilson in November of 2015 and he took office in January the following year. Read More

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