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An Unusual Alumnus Finds Enhanced Opportunity upon Return to CGTC

Posted on January 4, 2019 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – It is not every day that a former prisoner comes knocking on doors around campus looking for an opportunity, but that is what Larry Jackson, Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) 2019 Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership (GOAL) alternate, did when he was looking for ways to earn a living.
“The difficult part was convincing people to give me a chance,” Jackson said. “People would say, ‘Well, you just got out.’” “They wanted me to have time and experience, Read More

^{January 4, 2019}

CGTC’s Institutional Effectiveness Staff Donate Gifts to Children of Two Local Organizations

Posted on January 3, 2019 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Office of Institutional Effectiveness (IE) and its staff decided this holiday season it would give back to the community instead of a traditional gift exchange among staff members. The staff purchased gifts for children who are residents of or receive services from two of central Georgia’s charitable organizations, The Methodist Home for Children and Youth in Macon and the Rainbow House Children’s Resource Center (Rainbow House CRC) in Warner Robins. Read More

^{January 3, 2019}

Military Times ranks CGTC ‘Best for Vets’

Posted on October 25, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Military Times announced its Best for Vets: Colleges 2019 rankings this week and Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) once again finds itself among the nation’s top military-serving institutions.
At No. 19 on the list, CGTC moves up four spots from the 2018 rankings in the Career and Technical College category. Overall, the Military Times had roughly 500 colleges compete for the recognition, naming 208 in four categories to its ninth annual rankings. Read More

^{October 25, 2018}

More than 600 Job Seekers Attend CGTC Career Fair

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Macon, Ga. – Several of middle Georgia’s top employers met with more than 600 job seekers at Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) 2018 Fall Academic and Career Fair this week hosted on the Macon campus.
Desna Toliver, the director of Career Services, said that despite long lines forming for some employers, representatives from companies and colleges informed her they were pleased with the turnout, patience, and commitment by all involved. On behalf of Career Services, Toliver extends her gratitude for the strong participation. Read More

^{October 18, 2018}

Event Sponsors BB&T and Kumho Tire Lead Community Support for CGTC Foundation’s Race for Education

Posted on August 31, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Ahead of its 9th Annual Race for Education 5k and Obstacle Run on Saturday, September 8, 2018, the Central Georgia Technical College Foundation announced its sponsors for the event. BB&T and Kumho Tire are event sponsors this year and lead a strong group of community organizations and companies committed to supporting the College’s Adult Education Division (AED).
Additional sponsors at the platinum level include, Robins Financial Credit Union; the gold level includes, Read More

^{August 31, 2018}

CGTC’s Adult Education Division to Hold Live-Remote Event in Peach County with V101.7’s Mamma Mia

Posted on June 29, 2018June 29, 2018 by Cambri Steadman

Fort Valley, Ga. – Tune in to V101.7 and stop by the Fort Valley Festival State Park Saturday, June 30, 2018 as Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Adult Education Division (AED) partners with local radio host Mamma Mia for its second free, summer recruitment event.
The Adult Education Recruitment Fair, held in collaboration with the Middle Georgia Consortium, will bring fun and music to the park, June 30, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A new, Read More

^{June 29, 2018}

Chinese Vocational School Pursues Collaboration with Central Georgia Technical College

Posted on January 31, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – A delegation of officials from Guangzhou, China recently visited Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), signing an agreement that is likely to springboard the implementation of occupational programs for Guangzhou Information Engineering Vocational School (GIEVS).
“They are particularly interested in our work with the two, area high school career academies with whom we collaborate closely,” said Rick Hutto, the executive director of Global Initiatives at CGTC. “We officially signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow CGTC to share Occupational Qualification Standards of Information Technology, Read More

^{January 31, 2018}

Georgia VECTR Center Offers Breakfast and Free Haircuts to Veterans

Posted on November 14, 2017November 14, 2017 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Waves of appreciative veterans lined up for breakfast burritos and free haircuts, at the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center on Thursday, and at least for one, it came as a healthy serving of the unique work of the Center.
Patrick Flaherty, 32, served in the Air Force for 12 years, 11months, and 22 days. He spent time stationed in Germany, Valdosta, Ga., and at the end of June of this year he retired and relocated from Arizona to Warner Robins. Read More

^{November 14, 2017}

CGTC Cosmetology to Host Fundraiser for Veterans

Posted on September 13, 2017 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Milledgeville, Ga. – The Cosmetology program at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) will host a Fall Fundraiser on the College’s Milledgeville campus Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the H-Building. All Proceeds from the event benefit the Georgia War Veteran’s Home in Milledgeville.
Fundraising for local charities occurs annually for the Cosmetology program. Last year’s super-hero themed fundraiser benefiting pediatric cancer helped the program reach over $20,000 in the six years it has raised funds. Read More

^{September 13, 2017}

The Family Who Attends CGTC Together, Stays Together

Posted on August 15, 2017August 15, 2017 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – A move to Warner Robins from Belgium for the Hicks family started an educational journey few can replicate; since 2013 every member but “dad” has taken courses at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC).
Mom, Christina, daughter, Amber, and sons, Christian and Johnathan are close, as military families tend to be, but have not viewed their avant-garde concept of nuclear-enrollment as exclusive or a means to extend their bond, rather as a convenient opportunity. Read More

^{August 15, 2017}