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Central Georgia Technical College Mourns the Loss of Community Stalwart Sonny Watson

Posted on January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) joins many in the middle Georgia area in mourning the loss of one of Houston County’s most recognizable and renowned community champions, Roy H. “Sonny” Watson. He passed away early January 9, 2024, at the age of 86.
During his well-lived life, Sonny Watson served in many roles, always with the goal of improving the middle Georgia community. He dedicated his life to service through his involvement with Houston Healthcare, Read More

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CGTC’s Nursing LPN to ASN Bridge Program Receives Official Approval from Georgia Board of Nursing

Posted on August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) will continue its impact on the local healthcare workforce, as the Georgia Board of Nursing recently gave official approval of its highly anticipated Nursing Bridge Program. This achievement marks a new era of opportunity and collaboration for CGTC, its students, the community, and healthcare partners.
The Nursing Bridge Program at CGTC offers an accelerated pathway for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Paramedics to advance their nursing knowledge and scope of practice, Read More

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Atrium Health Navicent, Central Georgia Technical College Partner to Offer On-campus Student Health Services

Posted on May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

CGTC to become first Georgia technical college to offer on-campus student health services
Warner Robins, Ga.—Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) is set to become the first higher education partner with Atrium Health Navicent for student health services in Georgia. The two organizations solidified the agreement in a ceremonial signing on May 19, making CGTC the first technical college in the state to offer on-campus healthcare services to students.
After many years of cooperation in support of education and training in health sciences, Read More

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Transform Your Career in Putnam County and Become a Certified Nursing Assistant Through CGTC

Posted on May 20, 2023May 18, 2023 by Jordyn Riedmiller-Virgillio

Eatonton, Ga. – This summer the Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Putnam County Center is offering residents an accelerated course to earn certification for a high-demand healthcare career.
During the upcoming summer semester, students can earn their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in just 8 weeks.
“Healthcare careers are in demand and there is a need for highly trained and skilled individuals to enter the workforce,” said Frances Hewell, the CGTC program chair for CNA. “We want to equip residents of Putnam County to transform their careers and be a part of this industry.”
CGTC consistently offers programs to increase the workforce of rural industries in its centers across its 11-county service area. Read More

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Central Georgia Technical College to Offer On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

Posted on May 18, 2021 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, GA—Central Georgia Technical College will offer faculty, staff, students, and community members the opportunity to participate in on-campus COVID-19 vaccine clinics at both the Warner Robins and Macon campus. Houston Healthcare will offer two on-campus, drop-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Warner Robins campus. The Macon campus clinic will be conducted by the Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) Response.
On-campus vaccine clinics at the Warner Robins campus, located at 80 Cohen Walker Drive, will take place May 20 and 21 and June 2 and 3 in the Larry Walker Arena (G Building Extension). Read More

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CGTC Reaches Global Agreement with Trinity Medical Sciences University to Advance Healthcare in Region

Posted on February 19, 2021 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – With an eye on positioning healthcare students for continued education with premier medical institutions, Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) reached an agreement with Trinity Medical Sciences University to develop an infrastructure that will sustain the capacity of the two institutions to promote educational opportunities and to foster a lasting community partnership.
CGTC president, Dr. Ivan H. Allen, signed the agreement alongside Trinity president and CEO, Steven R. Wilson, inside the Roy H. Read More

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CGTC Nursing Students Continue to Aid Vaccination Efforts

Posted on February 9, 2021 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Last week Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Registered Nursing (RN) students once again stepped in to meet the needs of local health systems in administering vaccines to the public.
As a part of Houston Healthcare’s Phase 1A+ of vaccination allocation which includes doses designated for healthcare workers, long-term care staff and residents, adults over the age of 65, their caregivers, and first responders, CGTC’s nursing students registered and assisted with vaccine administration. Read More

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Georgia Southwestern and CGTC Sign Two Articulation Agreements for General Studies and Healthcare

Posted on July 19, 2019 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) signed two new articulation agreements with Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) recently on the College’s Warner Robins campus. The agreements lay out pathways for transfer of credit from CGTC’s new General Studies associate degree into multiple four-year programs at Georgia Southwestern, including a designated pathway for transfer into GSW’s Long-Term Care Management program.
Articulation agreements allow students to benefit from the seamless transfer of credit earned at one institution into programs at another, Read More

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