Macon Child Development Center at CGTC is Now Enrolling for Fall, Space is Available for the Public

Macon, Ga- Ahead of anticipated growth, expansion, and innovation for the Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Child Development Center (CDC) on its Macon campus, the center is now enrolling for fall care beginning August 2 and inviting students, faculty, and the community-at-large to apply for childcare.  
The Center has recently received grant funding to grow its capacity for childcare including fun, new playground equipment, and discussions surrounding the expansion of the Center to support the need for childcare in Macon have been a part of recent leadership pursuits.  Read More

May 28, 2023


Experienced Nurses Needed: CGTC Economic Development Offers Accelerated Nursing Re-entry Programs

Macon, Ga. – A new initiative to help nurses re-enter the healthcare industry is set to begin in January through the Economic Development Division of Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC).  
As high demand for nurses continues for the nation and region, and unprecedented healthcare challenges await, the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), with the support of the Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON), developed two pathways to re-enter the high-demand field of nursing in the state of Georgia, Read More

January 6, 2021


VOTE NOW: Georgia VECTR Center in Competition for More Grant Funding with Google

Warner Robins, Ga. – Google.org Impact Challenge Georgia recently selected CGTC and the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center as one of its five grant winners.
These five nonprofits are pursuing big ideas to create economic opportunity in Georgia, and each will receive $175,000 in funding to jumpstart their ideas.
But the Challenge isn’t over yet. To achieve our goal to establish and sustain training for transitioning military and veterans in high-demand advanced manufacturing and industrial equipment maintenance, Read More

August 11, 2020


Evening Childcare Services Begin August 13 on CGTC’s Warner Robins and Macon Campuses

Warner Robins, Ga. – ‘A new day is dawning, and it starts at night’ is the slogan behind the start of Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Child Development Center’s (CDC) newest service to student-parents.
Beginning August 13, 2019, the CDCs will implement the Connect2Complete Evening Care Pilot program on the College’s Warner Robins campus and at the Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) on its Macon campus. The program offers affordable childcare from 4:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., Read More

July 8, 2019


An Unusual Alumnus Finds Enhanced Opportunity upon Return to CGTC

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


Notes from Walker State Prison: Two Re-entry Program Students Send their Appreciation to Governor Deal

Warner Robins, Ga. – Students at Walker State Prison in the Welding program of Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Office of Re-entry Services recently sent Gov. Nathan Deal and first lady Sandra Deal handcrafted gifts. The items are a token of appreciation to the couple for their commitment to the state’s prison reform, as the two students discussed in reflection notes shared with the College.
Gov. Deal’s tenure included early and sustained efforts to combat recidivism through criminal justice reform allowing inmates at Walker State Prison, Read More

December 27, 2018


CGTC Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Members

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

October 10, 2017


CGTC Alum is Georgia Military College’s first online Bachelor of Applied Science Graduate

MILLEDGEVILLE, GA– Warner Robins native, Evan Haslund, makes history as Georgia Military College’s (GMC) first online graduate for its Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree Program in Business Management! He completed his classes on September 22, 2017. It’s an accomplishment he’s proud of.
“It feels really good,” said Evan Haslund, GMC BAS Graduate. “I like to challenge myself in any way that I can.”
Haslund obtained his Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Business Management at Central Georgia Technical College. Read More

October 4, 2017


CGTC Names New Director of Child Development Centers

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) recently announced the selection of Linda Smith, as the new director of Child Development Centers. She brings to her appointment over 30 years of childcare experience and a commitment to fostering strong relationships.
“Truthfully, building relationships with children, family and the staff excites me most about this position,” Smith said. “I am committed to helping parents and children have a successful beginning to education and solidifying trust with my staff by learning about them, Read More

July 27, 2017


CGTC Barbering Students Cut Hair for Back-to-School Event

Warner Robins, Ga. – With an art classroom as a make-do barber shop, Barbering program students from Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) cut hair for kids at the Houston County Board of Education’s (HCBOE) 8th annual Back2School Bash last Friday at C.B. Watson Primary School.
“This is a win-win all around for these students,” said CGTC barbering instructor, Leon Towles, who said being involved with the community is part of what a barber is all about. Read More

July 27, 2017