Tag: ESL | Central Georgia Technical College

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}

CGTC Announces Adjunct Instructor of the Year

Posted on January 21, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga – Susana Zody, an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor from the Adult Education Division, received recognition from Academic Affairs as the 2020 Adjunct Instructor of the Year for Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC).
Zody, a native of Peru, said her job is rewarding because it changes lives and helps many immigrants learn to navigate themselves through American society.
“I try to use all possible means for them to learn. I use my psychology knowledge to help them because I know they are frightened, Read More

^{January 21, 2020}

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 Foundation Calls for Runners, Volunteers, and Sponsors of Its 9th Annual Race for Education

Posted on July 24, 2018July 25, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Preparations are underway for the Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Foundation’s 9th Annual Race for Education 5k and Obstacle Run in support of the College’s Adult Education Division (AED). As the race nears its Saturday, September 8, 2018 start, organizers are seeking key community involvement.
“Supporting the educational goals of adult citizens in our community is empowering,” said Mary Kathryn Borland, race coordinator and member of CGTC’s advancement division. “Each year that we organize this event, Read More

^{July 24, 2018}

ESL Spotlight: English Language Learners Expand Knowledge Through Adult Education Programs

Posted on July 24, 2018October 17, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Whether someone chooses to improve their English language skills to find a job, earn a college degree, or industry certification at CGTC, the Adult Education English Language Program (ELP), offers a unique immersion environment and experiences with U.S. culture. ELP students spend a substantial portion of their academic time working on language acquisition and academic achievements that dramatically broaden their perspective and prepare them for their future career goals.
Ysabella Escalona was a student in the program for three months, Read More

^{July 24, 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}

A Hallmark Win Pushes CGTC Adult Education Graduate to Grow Greeting Card Business

Posted on October 13, 2017March 14, 2022 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Greeting cards designed by Rhonda Miller, winner of the 2017 GED® Graduate of Outstanding Achievement for Georgia, sell without inspirational messages on the inside. Miller, a 1992 graduate of the Adult Education program at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC), did not get her greeting card business off the ground until the beginning of the decade, but now with recognition of her entrepreneurial spirit by her peers, she is hoping her story might inspire the message someone writes in the card. Read More

^{October 13, 2017}

CGTC’s Adult Education Division Takes Home Multiple Awards at Fall Conference

Posted on October 5, 2017October 5, 2017 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Adult Education Division recently took home five awards at the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) 2017 Adult Education Fall Conference and GED® Awards, including one individual award for a GED® graduate of outstanding achievement.
The awards were given at a luncheon in September in Atlanta in front adult education and testing leadership statewide. The awards come on the heels of Gov. Nathan Deal’s announcement that 10,128 Georgians graduated with GED® certificates in the past year, Read More

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