Dean Stirland Makes History as First International Nurse to Complete GBON Program at CGTC

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) student, Dean Stirland, an internationally educated nurse from the United Kingdom, recently became the first international registered nurse to complete a new Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON)-approved pathway at CGTC.
Stirland, a UK-licensed Registered Nurse who relocated to Georgia with his military spouse, recently completed his required pediatric clinical hours at Atrium Health Levine Children’s Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital in Macon, a critical step toward the endorsement of his nursing license in the state of Georgia. Read More

August 27, 2025


Agreement Signing Could See CGTC Students Earn Degrees in Great Britain

Warner Robins, Ga. – An agreement has been signed between Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and York St John University (YSJU) in York, England that may see students expand their learning overseas.
“This agreement expands opportunities for our Associates of Applied Sciences (AAS) graduates to earn a bachelor’s degree in Great Britain.,” said Dr. Amy Holloway, vice president for Academic Affairs at CGTC, who visited the university last week along with Rick Hutto, executive director of Global Initiatives at CGTC to sign the agreement. Read More

September 18, 2017