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

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

May 20, 2023


CGTC Welcomes Bluestem Brands to Putnam County Center for Hiring Event January 23

Eatonton, Ga. – Following the announcement of its job-creating distribution expansion in Putnam County, Bluestem Brands will host a job fair at the Putnam County Center of Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) on Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On January 13, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the $1 million investment by Bluestem Brands to expand its current Eatonton distribution center. The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) worked in partnership with CGTC, Read More

January 14, 2021


CGTC Welcomes Newest Board Member

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) recently welcomed a new member to its Board of Directors. Rev. Dr. Avis Williams joined the Board in February, representing Putnam County.
Williams, the community liaison for the Putnam County Charter School (PCCS), brings to the Board more than twenty years of education and community development experience.
“I think the mission of the College and Technical Education is to promote and provide opportunities for students to receive the necessary education, Read More

March 27, 2019


Robert Landau Honored for Service to CGTC Board of Directors

Warner Robins, Ga. – Robert ‘Bob’ Landau of Eatonton was recently honored for his years of service to the Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) Board of Directors. Landau, who has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2009, completed three terms as Putnam County’s representative on the Board at the June 2018 meeting. He was recognized by the Board and current Board Chair, Danny Carpenter.
Landau’s staunch advocacy and support for technical education throughout his years of service were highlighted by Dr. Read More

July 20, 2018


Basic Construction Skills Continuing Education Course Coming to CGTC’s Putnam County Center

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) Putnam County Center and Economic Development Division have crafted a customized course in response to the construction workforce needs of Putnam County.
Beginning February 26, 2018, the Center will offer the Basic Construction Craft Laborer Skills, a four-week course delivered each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost of the course is $475 per participant, but qualified applicants may take the course free of charge through Work Source Georgia grant funding. Read More

February 7, 2018