Tag: VECTR | Central Georgia Technical College

CGTC and Georgia VECTR Center Receive $300K in Federal Grant to Help Veterans Find Jobs After Leaving Armed Forces

Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff recently announced new resources to help veterans find jobs after they leave the Armed Forces, including $300,000 in grant funding awarded to Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center (VECTR).
Bipartisan legislation passed in February led to this funding to support organizations across Georgia that help veterans find jobs once they leave the Armed Forces.
The CGTC Foundation will work with the VECTR Center to administer the funding.
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CGTC ORTHO VECTR Accelerated Program Delivers 100% Pass Rate and Strong Workforce Outcomes for Military Families

Posted on March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, GA — Since its launch in February 2025, Central Georgia Technical College’s (CGTC) ORTHO VECTR Accelerated Program at the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center, three cohorts of students have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on certification exams.
The successful year sets students on a clear career path, and reinforces CGTC’s commitment to high-quality, industry-responsive education. The strategic placement of the program in the Georgia VECTR Center allows veterans and their families access to an in-demand healthcare program. Read More

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Spouses Complete VECTR Center’s Military Spouse Training Initiative, Ready to Join the IT Workforce

Posted on June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Ten military spouses recently completed the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center Military Spouse Training Initiative (MSTI) a workforce development program delivered by Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and designed to prepare participants for in-demand careers in Information Technology (IT).
MSTI is a rigorous six-month program that equips participants with technical knowledge and professional skills, including preparation for the CompTIA Security+ certification exam. The program provides foundational training in CompTIA A+, Read More

^{June 24, 2025}

Georgia VECTR Center Enrolling for New Skillbridge and Accelerated Training Programs for Veterans and Spouses.

Posted on November 8, 2024November 13, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center recently announced the upcoming edition of accelerated programming and training for veterans and their families.
The VECTR Center is enrolling for the Logistics Management Specialist program beginning January 2025, Electronics Technology in February 2025, and for the first time, a health program, Orthopedic Technology is making the list of available coursework, beginning February 2025.
“We want our military community to understand that we are listening to local industry and workforce to identify programs that veterans and their spouses can complete to transition effectively into civilian life,” Read More

^{November 8, 2024}

AI-Enhanced Robotic Manufacturing Studio Opens at Georgia VECTR Center

Posted on April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 by Kiké Fuentes Duarte

Warner Robins, Ga. – Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) and the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center officially cut the ribbon in celebration of the opening of its AI-Enhanced Robotic Manufacturing Studio on April 17. The studio was made possible through the GA AIM (Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing) Coalition.
Please visit the following links for complete coverage:
https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/artificial-intelligence-studio-for-college-students-opens-at-vectr-center-central-georgia-technical-cgtc-georgia-veterans-education-career-transition/93-22f0cf03-c96c-43bc-958a-dcbe6ef8ce2c
https://wgxa.tv/news/local/cutting-edge-ai-and-robotic-manufacturing-studio-unveiled-in-middle-georgia#
https://hhjonline.com/vectr-center-a-i-studio/
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Registration is Live for Summer and Fall Semesters, Traditional Students Encouraged to Explore Accelerated Training at Georgia VECTR Center

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – As Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) gears up for enrollment for upcoming semesters in 2023, the message of leadership at the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center is that there is room for traditional students as well.
“We are looking to fill seats with anyone who is serious about earning a great wage in a high-demand career field,” said U. S. Air Force Col. Don Layne, chief operating officer for the Georgia VECTR Center in Warner Robins at 1001 Armed Forces Boulevard. Read More

^{May 10, 2023}

VECTR Center Announces Success in “Unite Georgia” Pilot Program Aimed at Connecting Veterans with Resources; Decreases Wait Times by 300%

Posted on October 4, 2021 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – The Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center is announcing the success of a Central Georgia pilot program, UniteUS, whose electronic referral platform connects servicemen and women with social services to assist with the transition back into civilian life. VECTR and Unite US have partnered together to support Unite Georgia, a coordinated care network of health and social care providers.
Over the last year, we’ve used this bi-directional referral platform to make connections for 2,620 veterans to community-based organizations outside of our main missions, Read More

^{October 4, 2021}

Ahead of Leaving Service, Female Welding Students at VECTR Center Share One-of-a-Kind Experience

Posted on March 11, 2021 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Female welding students past and present, civilian, active duty, or a veteran at any Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) campus or those who take fast-tracked courses with the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center know all too well that their gender’s position in the career is rare.
They don’t have to look very far beyond the welding helmet to know the program and career are male-dominated.
And while the VECTR Center doesn’t go out of its way to feminize traditionally male-dominated programs, Read More

^{March 11, 2021}

Carl Vinson VAMC Collaborates with Georgia VECTR Center to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine

Posted on February 5, 2021February 9, 2021 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

From the Carl Vinson VAMC Office of Public Affairs
DUBLIN, Ga.— The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is collaborating with the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource (VECTR) Center, located in Warner Robins, Georgia, to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to Veterans 65 and older who are currently enrolled at the Dublin VAMC.
“Making the COVID-19 vaccine available to as many Veterans as possible is one of our highest priorities as we continue to fight this pandemic,” Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Director David L. Read More

^{February 5, 2021}

Governor Kemp Visits VECTR Center

Posted on July 14, 2020September 24, 2020 by JoBen Rivera-Thompson

Warner Robins, Ga. – Governor Brian Kemp recently visited the Georgia Veterans Education Transition Resource Center (VECTR) to learn about how the Center and Central Georgia Technical College (CGTC) are keeping veterans and active duty personnel on-track amid COVID-19.
Governor Kemp met with College leadership members and toured classroom and lab spaces. Part of his visit included a tour of the Center’s latest addition, two industrial lab spaces attached to the current building’s east-end.
One of the lab spaces houses an Industrial Systems program that in partnership with Frito Lay serves as a pipeline for veterans into careers with the food manufacturer. Read More

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