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Engineering Technology Students at CGTC Return from Expo with Fresh Perspective

Posted on February 8, 2019 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) students in the Engineering Technology program attended the 2018 Fab Tech Expo in Atlanta late last year, returning to campus with newfound connections and fresh perspectives on their academic program and employment opportunities.
FabTech Expo, the largest manufacturing exhibition in North America, hosts world-class suppliers, and industry trendsetters displaying new products and developments across their field. The expo is also a great networking opportunity for students to meet with prospective employers. Read More

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Women in Non-Traditional Career Path Programs at CGTC Confidently Shape Their Futures

Posted on May 31, 2018June 1, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The tools to success for an increasing number of women at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) are changing; a group of women enrolled in non-traditional career paths are encouraging their gender to put down its stethoscopes and stationery and exchange them for torches and razors.

As a part of Aerospace, Trade and Industry programs including, Welding and Joining Technology, Barbering, and Aircraft Structural Technology, three women from different ages and backgrounds are forming a collective that is discovering new talents and exercising them in career path programs not usually pursued by their gender. Read More

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Special Populations Office at CGTC Helps College Earn Top-10 Recognition

Posted on April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – A distance education college ranking resource website recently determined Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) to be Top-10 in the nation for its service to non-traditional career students and other special populations at large.
OnlineColleges.com found the sustained resources and early interventions of the Special Populations Office of the College to be crucial in determining its ranking. The ranking included reported data for distance education learners.
“CGTC makes our list for the features it offers to Special Populations — Read More

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Men Pursue Non-Traditional Health Occupations Through Programs at CGTC

Posted on April 3, 2018April 9, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – A pair of male students nearing graduation in health sciences programs at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) are preparing to enter the local healthcare industry equipped with extensive hours of clinical practice and theoretical instruction, but it is their training in workplaces dominated by women that has them learning the most.
In May, Andrew Rader and David Hall will both become graduates of an Associate Degree in Nursing and Radiologic Technology program, Read More

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Special Populations Event at CGTC Offers Resources to Help Victims of Domestic Abuse

Posted on March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College Technical (CGTC) and its Special Populations Office (SPO) held the last of three discussions on domestic violence last week, serving as a reminder to those who may be suffering that they are not alone.
‘Domestic Violence: Not All Wounds are Visible,’ featured guest speakers from the Salvation Army Safe House who spoke with attendees about the signs, myths, resources, and assistance for issues of domestic violence. CGTC’s Macon and Milledgeville campuses held the previous two sessions. Read More

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Support Available with CGTC’S Counseling Services and Resource Center

Posted on October 27, 2017October 27, 2017 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Services are taking shape at Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) designed to support student, faculty, and staff well-being.
Counseling Services, and its executive director, Tonja Simmons, have put finishing touches on the Counseling Resource Center in which Simmons and her staff will provide counseling, as well as assistance and guidance in resolving personal, social or psychological problems and difficulties.
“We are thrilled about pioneering the Counseling Services component to our campuses. Read More

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