Middle Georgia Technical College

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June 2008

Charles Stone Joins MGTC as Hawkinsville Center Director
- June 26, 2008

Charles E. Stone of Hawkinsville has joined the staff of Middle Georgia Technical College as Director of Operations for the Sam Way, Sr. Hawkinsville Workforce Development Center. He will be responsible for overseeing the credit programs offered at the center and the day-to-day operations of the Hawkinsville facility. Read More

Scholarships Awarded at Middle Georgia Technical College
- June 20, 2008

The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation recently awarded scholarships to 11 students at the Winter Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in June. Read More

BB & T City President Jack Lester Named Businessperson of the Year
- June 6, 2008

Jack Lester, city president of Branch Bank and Trust (BB & T) in Warner Robins, was recently named Businessperson of the Year by the Georgia Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) after being nominated for the award by the Xi Alpha Nu chapter of Phi Beta Lambda at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC).Read More

Upholding Promises: Grandmother and Granddaughter Achieve Educational Goals Together
- June 6, 2008

Thursday, June 12, 2008 will represent a life changing moment for two people in Middle Georgia. Read More

Legislative Reception Hosted at Middle Georgia Technical College
- June 4, 2008

In conjunction with the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce and the Perry Chamber of Commerce, Middle Georgia Technical College hosted a legislative reception at the College's newly renovated Economic Development Center, May 19 Read More

TCSG Commissioner Ron Jackson to Speak at MGTC Graduation
- June 3, 2008

Ron Jackson, commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), will serve as the keynote speaker for the Middle Georgia Technical College graduation ceremony held Thursday, June12 at 7 p.m.Read More

MGTC GOAL Student Selected as Finalist at State Competition
- June 2, 2008

Sheila Kowalski, Middle Georgia Technical College's Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, was selected as a top five finalist in the recent state GOAL competition held at the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel in Atlanta Read More

May 2008

MGTC Graduates Inmates in Commercial Drivers License Training Program
- May 29, 2008

Wednesday, May 28 will forever be marked as a historic day for Middle Georgia Technical College and eight members of the first graduating class of the Commercial Drivers License Training program held in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Corrections (DOC). Read More

Name Change Made Official for Technical College System of Georgia
- May 29, 2008

It used to be said that Georgia's system of 33 technical colleges, the exciting programs they offer, and the great career opportunities that they create was one of the state's "best-kept secrets." Read More

Middle Georgia Technical College to Offer Aircraft Structural Program in Hawkinsville
- May 20, 2008

Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) will begin offering Aircraft Structural Technology (AST) at the Sam Way, Sr. Hawkinsville Workforce Development Center Summer Quarter. Applications are now being accepted for the new Hawkinsville classes, including Commercial Truck Driving and Patient Care Assisting. Read More

MGTC Students Compete at Skills USA State Contest
-May 13, 2008

Five Middle Georgia Technical College students recently competed in the Georgia Skills USA competition in Dublin at Heart of Georgia Technical College. Read More

News Stories

April 2008

MGTC CIS Students Compete in National Competition
- April 30, 2008

Members of the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) recently competed in the 13th Annual National Collegiate Conference in Memphis, Tenn. Read More

MGTC Phi Beta Lambda Students Place at State Competition
- April 22, 2008

After taking home a record-setting 27 awards in the district competition, members of the Middle Georgia Technical College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), Xi Alpha Nu, recently traveled to state competition in Atlanta. Read More

MGTC to Offer Commercial Truck Driving Program in Hawkinsville
- April 22, 2008

Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) will begin offering a Commercial Truck Driving (CTD) program at the Sam Way, Sr. Hawkinsville Workforce Development Center starting Summer Quarter 2008. Read More

MGTC Adult Education Program to Hold Spring Fest
- April 22, 2008

The Adult Education program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins will host "Spring Fest" at the Galleria Mall in Centerville Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Read More

MGTC Nominates Forty Valley's Step 2 for Manufacturer of the Year
- April 18, 2008

Representatives from Step 2 in Fort Valley and Middle Georgia Technical College were among more than 1,300 Georgia captains of industry who gathered recently at the annual Georgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW) awards luncheon at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta. Read More

Scholarships Awarded at Middle Georgia Technical College
- April 9, 2008

The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation recently awarded scholarships to 13 students at the Winter Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in March. Read More

Craig Jackson Named Vice President for Student Affairs at Middle Georgia Technical College
- April 8, 2008

Dr. Ivan Allen, president of Middle Georgia Technical College, recently announced the promotion of Craig Jackson, formerly Director of Admissions, to Vice President for Student Affairs. Read More

MGTC Hosts Open House and Senior Night
- April 8, 2008

Middle Georgia Technical College, along with the Stay in School Initiative, recently hosted the annual Open House for 8th through 12th grade students from Dooly, Houston, Peach, and Pulaski counties.Read More

Pamela Johnson Named Corrections Employee of the Quarter at MGTC
- April 7, 2008

Pamela Johnson, a Business and Customer Service (BCS) Technology instructor in Middle Georgia Technical College?s Department of Corrections Training program, was recently named Corrections Employee of the Quarter for Winter Quarter 2008Read More

MGTC Foundation Hosts 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
- April 3, 2008

The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation hosted its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Monday, March 24 at Houston Lake Country Club in Perry.Read More

MGTC's Ncube Wins Inaugural Danyel B. Allen Scholarship
- April 2, 2008

Simame Ncube, a Practical Nursing student at Middle Georgia Technical College, was recently presented with the first ever Danyel B. Allen Scholarship at the Winter Quarter Awards Ceremony Read More

March 2008

MGTC Hosts Career Scavenger Hunt
- March 25, 2008

Nearly 1,000 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students from Dooly, Houston, Peach, and Pulaski counties attended the recent Middle Georgia Technical College Annual Career Scavenger Hunt held in the Miller-Murphy-Howard building at the Perry Agricenter. Read More

MGTC Honor Society Inducts Members
- March 21, 2008

The Middle Georgia Technical College Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) recently inducted 17 new members. Read More

Hawkinsville High, MGTC Dual Enrollment Students Receive Honors
- March 20, 2008

Two Hawkinsville High School students participating in the dual enrollment program with Middle Georgia Technical College were recognized recently at the MGTC Winter Quarter Awards Day.Read More

Nursing Students Pinned at Middle Georgia Tech
- March 18, 2008

Graduating students in the Practical Nursing program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were pinned at the recent Winter Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in the auditorium on campus.Read More

MGTC Foundation to Host 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
- March 12, 2008

The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation will host its third annual Golf Tournament at Houston Lake Country Club March 24. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Middle Georgia Technical College students .Read More

Middle Georgia Technical College Announces Fall Quarter President's Honor Roll
- March 11, 2008

Dr. Ivan Allen, president of Middle Georgia Technical College, announced recently that the following area students were named to the Middle Georgia Technical College President's Honor Roll for Fall Quarter 2007.Read More

Warner Robins ALC Executive Director Dr. Steve Butler Visits MGTC
- March 7, 2008

Dr. Steve Butler, a member of the Senior Executive Service and Executive Director of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (ALC) at Robins Air Force Base (RAFB), visited the Middle Georgia Technical College campus recently.Read More

Middle Georgia Technical College Hosts Winter Health Fair
- March 7, 2008

Middle Georgia Technical College, in partnership with Houston Healthcare, recently hosted the 2008 Winter Health Fair at the campus in Warner Robins.

Sheila Kowalski Chosen as Middle Georgia Technical College GOAL Winner
- March 6, 2008

Sheila Kowalski, a Cosmetology student from Warner Robins, has been named the Middle Georgia Technical College Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner for 2008. Her nominating instructor is Cosmetology Instructor Jolie Martin.Read More

Brenda Brown Named Vice President for Adult Education at Middle Georgia Technical College
- March 3, 2008

Dr. Ivan Allen, president of Middle Georgia Technical College, recently announced that Brenda Brown has been promoted to Vice President for Adult Education.Read More

February 2008

Middle Georgia Technical College Names Semi-Finalists for GOAL Award
- February 27, 2008

Four Middle Georgia Technical College students have been selected as semi-finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Janet Kelly, coordinator for the MGTC GOAL program. Read More

Nine Middle Georgia Tech Students Nominated for GOAL Award
- February 20, 2008

Instructors at Middle Georgia Technical College have nominated nine students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Janet Kelly, coordinator for the college΄s GOAL program. Read More

MGTC΄s Dantever Hicks Among 37 Adult Learners Honored by The Technical College System of Georgia
- February 18, 2008

The Technical College System of Georgia΄s Office of Adult Education recognized 37 men and women for their achievement in adult education during a luncheon held recently at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta. Among the honorees was Dantever Hicks, a Middle Georgia Technical College Adult Education student in Peach County. Read More

MGTC to Host 3rd Annual Open House and Senior Night
- February 18, 2008

Middle Georgia Technical College, in conjunction with the Stay in School/Education and Careers Partnership, will host the 3rd Annual Open House and Senior Night, Thursday, March 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the MGTC campus in Warner Robins. This event, themed “Don΄t Drop Out, Drop In,“ encourages students in MGTC΄s service delivery area of Houston, Dooly, Peach, and Pulaski counties to complete high school course work and pursue post-secondary educational opportunities upon graduation. Read More

Middle Georgia Technical College Partners with National Institute of Corrections
- February 13, 2008

As part of a vocational training contract with the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), Middle Georgia Technical College is helping to provide National Institute of Corrections (NIC) training for the Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS) certification at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) in Forsyth. This three-month course will start this month with the help of a $25,000 grant from NIC. Read More

MGTC Allied Health Programs Featured at 3rd Annual ΄Taste of the Technical Colleges΄
- February 1, 2008

Middle Georgia Technical College, along with representatives from 32 other colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), gave state legislators a look of what technical colleges do best at the 3rd annual Taste of Technical Colleges. Technical education΄s “wow“ factor was center stage for more than 400 state legislators and other dignitaries participating in the event. Read More

MGTC Dental Hygiene Students to Give Oral Health Presentations at Houston County Schools - February 1, 2008

In honor of National Children΄s Dental Health Month, students in the Dental Hygiene program at Middle Georgia Technical College will be visiting Houston County elementary schools to make presentations about maintaining good oral health during the month of February. Read More

January 2008

MGTC Foundation Hosts Community Summit - January 28, 2008

The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation recently hosted a Community Summit to engage members of the business community in the process of improving the College. Leaders from several local businesses and industries attended to give insight into the issues that they see as the most important challenges facing the community, the education system, and economic development in the region. Read More

MGTC, Houston CLCP Announce Appointment of New Coordinator - January 25, 2008

The Houston County Certified Literate Community Program (Houston County CLCP), in partnership with Middle Georgia Technical College, is pleased to announce that Joe Bishop has been appointed to the position of coordinator of the organization. Read More

MGTC Foundation Receives $50,500 from Healthcare Georgia Foundation - January 23, 2008

The Healthcare Georgia Foundation recently awarded a grant in the amount of $50,500 to the Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) Foundation. Cheryl Stelk, director of College Advancement, accepted the award on behalf of the MGTC Foundation. Read More

Technical College Library Council to Meet at Middle Georgia Tech - January 22, 2008

The winter meeting of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Library Council will be held at Middle Georgia Technical College Friday, February 1 in the Auditorium of Building A. Library services directors from Technical Colleges across the state will convene to exchange ideas and discuss new regulations affecting libraries at post-secondary institutions. Read More

Screening Committee Selected for MGTC GOAL Program - January 17, 2008

Janet Kelly, coordinator for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) program at Middle Georgia Technical College, has announced the members of the screening committee that will interview students who are nominated for the college?s annual GOAL award. Read More

MGTC GOAL Coordinator Named - January 17, 2008

Dr. Ivan Allen, president of Middle Georgia Technical College, has announced that Janet Kelly, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator for the College, will coordinate the 2008 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) program. Read More

Growth Continues for MGTC at Hawkinsville Workforce Development Center - January 15, 2008

The Sam A. Way, Sr. Hawkinsville Workforce Development Center celebrates a milestone this month. It has now been a full year since the grand opening of the Center, giving Pulaski County citizens an option for taking Middle Georgia Technical College classes locally and providing a catalyst for economic development in the area. Read More

MGTC Nursing Students Achieve 97 Percent Pass Rate - January 14, 2008

For Practical Nursing students at Middle Georgia Technical College, graduating from college is just the first step to achieving their career dreams. After completing program requirements, each student is required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), or “boards,“ prior to entering the workforce as a licensed practical nurse, or LPN. Read More

December 2007

MGTC Announces Summer Quarter President΄s Honor Roll - December 5, 2007

Dr. Ivan Allen, president of Middle Georgia Technical College, announced recently that the following area students were named to the Middle Georgia Technical College President?s Honor Roll for Summer Quarter 2007. Read More

September 2007

MGTC excels in enrollment growth for 2007, 2008 off to a strong start - September 26, 2007

Middle Georgia Technical College experienced remarkable enrollment increases during the 2006-2007 academic year. In numbers recently released by the Technical College System of Georgia, MGTC led the 33-member Technical College System of Georgia in enrollment growth and in credit load growth. Read More

Siniard named VP of Administration - September 21, 2007

Middle Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Siniard to the position of Vice President for Administrative Services. Ms. Siniard will be replacing Penni Haberly who left MGTC to work for the Technical College System of Georgia. Read More

Walker named new Dean of Instruction - September 17, 2007

Middle Georgia Technical College is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Tiffany Walker as the Dean of Business, Services, and Information Technology. Ms. Walker will be replacing Dr. Gerri Sorrell who was appointed as the Vice President for Academic Affairs.  Ms. Walker comes to Middle Georgia Tech from Northside High School where she was the Assistant Principal and Career Technology Supervisor. Read More

August 2007

Hawkinsville students get work experience - August 13, 2007

Two MGTC students from Pulaski County enrolled at the Sam A. Way, Sr. learning center in Hawkinsville are getting valuable work experience at Hollingsworth and Vose. Matt Nelson and T.J. Williamson are beginning to transition their training from the Certified Manufacturing Specialist (CMS) program into the real world at the Hawkinsville manufacturer. Read More

Rumney named MGTC΄s Teacher of the Year - August 13, 2007

After evaluating six of the college’s outstanding instructors, Cynthia Chapman Rumney, CIS Department Chair, was named the Middle Georgia Technical College΄s 2007 Teacher of the Year. Read More

July 2007

MGTC Receives Stay-In-School Grant - July 27, 2007

For the third year in a row, Middle Georgia Technical College in partnership with the Houston County School system and specifically Northside High School, and Northside and Thomson Middle Schools has been awarded a Stay-In-School Grant. Read More

MGTC Hosts 9th and 10th Graders at Camp STAR - July 3, 2007

The week of June 18-22 saw some younger-than-normal students descend on the campus of Middle Georgia Technical College. In partnership with the Houston County Board of Education, Northside High School, and Northside and Thomson Middle Schools, Middle Georgia Technical College hosted 25 students at its STAR (Supporting Technical and Academic Rigor) Camp. Read More

June 2007

YAP Prepares High School Juniors and Seniors - June 29, 2007

The Youth Apprenticeship Program is giving high school sophomores and juniors a chance to build on their future careers. Five sophomores and 14 juniors from Houston County schools are participating in YAP, a program that gears sophomore, junior-level students up for enrollment in the base’s cooperative education program designed to line students up for future employment on the base.Read More

MGTC Names Sorrell VP of Academic Affairs - June 21, 2007

Middle Georgia Technical College today named Dr. Gerri Sorrell as their new Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Sorrell will be replacing the retiring Bob Beaver, a fourteen year veteran of Middle Georgia Technical College. Read More

Tech colleges get more students with degrees - June 13, 2007

After graduating from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in philosophy, Miki Causey worked a handful of odd jobs. But it wasn't until she went to Macon Technical Institute, now known as Central Georgia Technical College, that she says she found her career. Read More

May 2007

MGTC and FVSU sign agreement for business administration, computer science degree programs - May 30, 2007

Fort Valley State University and Middle Georgia Technical College signed agreements Wednesday, May 30, that will make it easier for MGTC students to work toward bachelor’s degrees at FVSU by eliminating the need to retake classes. Read More

Business After Hours Active After Long Absence - May 30, 2007

Middle Georgia Technical College’s Hawkinsville center volunteered and hosted the first “Business After Hours” event in several months for the Chamber of Commerce, last Tuesday at the college’s Sam A. Way, Sr. Learning Center. Read More

Midstate Colleges Receive State Funds for Construction - May 4, 2007

MGTC received $560,000 from the state to equip their new Early Childhood Care and Education Building. Read More

April 2007

MGTC PBL Racks Up Awards at State Conference - April 25, 2007

MGTC's PBL Chapter brought home many awards form the state conference, including a recognition of the Chapter as a whole. Read More

Bowen wins Georgia PBL Businessperson of the Year - April 18, 2007

MGTC PBL Nominated Michelle Bowen, CFO for Clean Control Corporation, won the state PBL Businessperson of the Year Award. Read More

MGTC Nominated Perdue Farms wins Manufacturer of the Year - April 12, 2007

Gov. Sonny Perdue presented Perry’s Perdue Farms with this year’s award for Manufacturer of the Year in the large company category (more than 750 employees). Perdue Farms joined Lawrenceville’s Ricoh Electronics and Rincon’s Temcor as the state’s top three manufacturers of the year. Read More

March 2007

MGTC Foundation Hosted 2nd Annual Golf Tournament - March 30, 2007

The 2nd Annual Golf Tournament benefiting the Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation was held Thursday, March 29 at Houston Lake Country Club. One of the primary goals of the MGTC Foundation is to support the college in improving the quality of life in our community. Read More

$200 million company to be built near Perry - March 23, 2007

A $200 million industry will be built near Perry, and will bring nearly 100 full time jobs with average salaries of more than $40,000 before benefits. The industry, already named Houston American Cement Company, is a subsidiary of Votorantim Cimento North America, which is a Brazilian company. Read More

Theresa Watkins named 2007 MGTC GOAL Winner - March 15, 2007

Theresa Watkins, a Business Office Technology student at Middle Georgia Technical College, has been named college winner of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) for 2007. Ms. Watkins is a full-time student at MGTC and resides in Warner Robins with her two children. Read More

MGTC hosts Open House for High School Seniors - March 12, 2007

On Thursday March 8, MGTC hosted its 5th Annual Senior Day for High School Seniors from Dooly, Houston, Peach, and Pulaski Counties. Read More

FVSU, MGTC sign agreement for middle school teachers - March 8, 2007

Middle Georgia Technical College and Fort Valley State University have signed an agreement that would let students at the technical school who are in training to become middle school teachers to enter the four-year university as juniors. Read More

Winter 2007 Awards Day - March 7, 2007

MGTC celebrated the end of the 2007 Winter Quarter with an Awards Day. Twelve students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society, the College’s GOAL Winner was announced, and over $2000 in scholarships was given to the students.Read More

GOAL Finalists Chosen at Middle Georgia Technical College - March 2, 2007

Four MGTC students have been selected as college finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL). Chosen as semifinalists are: Rachael Corazalla, a Practical Nursing student from Warner Robins; Keri Olson, a Dental Hygiene student from Warner Robins; and Theresa Watkins, a Business office Technology student from Warner Robins. Read More

February 2007

MGTC Hosts Career Scavenger Hunt - February 8, 2007

Middle Georgia Technical College hosts event for 1200 High Schoolers at Miller Murphy Howard Building at Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter to expose them the wide range of career options they have available. Read More

January 2007

MGTC, FVSU and DST promote literacy - January 31, 2007

A collaboration for literacy took place at the Fort Valley Adult Literacy Center on Spruce Street last Wednesday, January 24, 2007. Students from Mrs. Joi King and Mrs. Lucille Toure’s classes, teachers from Middle Georgia Technical College, participated in a workshop designed and conducted by Mrs. Annette Jonson, Fort Valley State University Advisor, Miss Tiffany Mallard and Miss Mecca Keller, FVSU students. Read More

Hawkinsville Workforce Development Center Opens - January 19, 2007

Governor Sonny Perdue traveled today to Hawkinsville to celebrate the opening of the Sam Way, Sr. Learning Center, a satellite campus of Middle Georgia Technical College.  The facility will serve as a workforce development center to attract industry to the Hawkinsville region. Read More

GED Students Transition to MGTC - January 18, 2007

Sheree Norwood, a transition specialist from Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, visited GED students at the Dooly County Economic Development Center on Thursday. Norwood informed the students about the different programs that MGTC offers, and explained how GED students can smoothly transition into the technical college.. Read More

Adult Literacy Program Gets Grant - January 9, 2007

Mayor Donald S. Walker presented Middle Georgia Technical College president Ivan Allen with a $20,000 check for a grant from the Verizon Foundation for the college’s literacy program.Read More

Tech Colleges altering image - January 6, 2007

Technical Colleges, including MGTC, are transforming themselves into high-tech centers for specialized education. Read More

Partnership likely to creat 120 jobs in Houston - January 6, 2007

Officials from Middle Georgia Technical College, the Georgia Quick Start program and Richmond Cold Storage gathered Friday at Middle Georgia Technical College to sign an agreement to provide training to employees at Richmond Cold Storage. Read More

Middle Georgia Tech Workforce Development Center to open this month - January 3, 2007

The new Workforce Development center for Middle Georgia Technical College in the North Industrial Park is set to open for winter quarter classes next Tuesday, January 9. The location for the center, on Highway 247 just outside of Hawkinsville, is placed to attract industry to the city’s industrial parks. MGTC has the capability to provide the training any industry interested in coming to Hawkinsville may need. Read More

December 2006

MGTC Fall 2006 Awards Day - December 16, 2006

MGTC honored its students and staff on December 7, 2006 with awarded scholarships, recognitions, and inductions in to the National Technical Honor Society. Read More

MGTC and Local Chambers Collect for KidsYuleLove - December 14, 2006

On Thursday, December 14, Middle Georgia Technical College sponsored the Business After Hours for Warner Robins, Perry, Hawkinsville, Peach, and Dooly County Chambers of Commerce. The organizations teamed up with the local KidsYuleLove chapter to collect toys and monetary donations for families in need. Read More

MGTC to sign Memorandum of Understanding with FVSU - December 1, 2006

Dr. Ivan H. Allen, president of Middle Georgia Technical College, and Dr. Larry E. Rivers, president of Fort Valley State University, officially joined forces Friday when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions. The signing ceremony was held in the president’s board room at Middle Georgia Technical College. Read More

November 2006

Paralegal Students Get New Learning Tools - November 20, 2006

With the advent of MGTC’s new Paralegal Studies program, students have the opportunity to broaden their studies with the addition of a law library. The law library includes the 45-volume Official Georgia Code -Annotated and gives students the opportunity to research legal issues using the OGCA and other texts that they would find in a law firm. Read More

MGTC Hosts Career Fair - November 9, 2006

Middle Georgia Technical College hosted yet another successful semi-annual Career Fair in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Labor on Friday, November 3. The event was open to the public and broadcast on two local radio stations. There were over forty local and national companies. Read More

October 2006

Dental Students Win State Competition - October 30, 2006

Two Dental Hygiene students from Middle Georgia Technical College made the trip to Athens, Georgia on October 27 to present and compete at the Georgia Dental Hygienists Association’s annual session table clinic competition. Keri Olson and Kerri Tingle won first place at the state competition. Read More

Brannen Joins MGTC Board - October 16, 2006

On Wednesday, October 11, Rodney Brannen was sworn into the Middle Georgia Technical College Board of Directors by George Nunn, Superior Court Judge of Houston County. Mr. Brannen is co-owner of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home, located in Vienna and Unadilla. Read More

MGTC Foundation Kicks off Annual Giving Campaign - October 15, 2006

The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation kicked off its 2007 Giving Campaign, “Reaching for the Future,” on October 12. The campaign will run from October until March, culminating with a fundraising golf tournament. The campaign will raise awareness in the community of how the college benefits Dooly, Houston, Peach and Pulaski counties. Read More

September 2006

MGTC Opens New Bookstore and Administration Building - September 14, 2006

On Wednesday, September 13, Middle Georgia Technical College held a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for the new campus bookstore and administration building. Guests enjoyed a light lunch and door prizes, including a laptop and MP3 players, provided by local business partners and friends of the College. Read More

August 2006

MGTC and FVSU form Partnership - August 28, 2006

Dr. Ivan H.Allen and Dr. Larry Rivers, President of Fort Valley State University, met at MGTC on Thursday, August 23 to discuss how the two colleges could partner to move both communities forward. Read More

MGTC‘s Sam Lester and PBL organize Blood Drive - August 8, 2006

When he meets people hesitant to give blood, Sam Lester tells them that their donation could save three people. "They could be three neighbors, three relatives, three children," Lester says. Read More

July 2006

MGTC adds Barbering - July 18, 2006

Middle Georgia Technical College has added Barbering to its list of courses this summer. MGTC has long had a cosmetology program, but now wants to cater to more specific needs of the area with a barbering program. Read More

June 2006

Local College Hosts Camp for High School Students - June 29, 2006

During the week of June 19th, several local high school students had their brush with “stardom.” Middle Georgia Technical College hosted Camp S.T.A.R., which stands for Supporting Technical & Academic Rigor. Read More

MGTC Announces Instructor of the Year - June 29 2006

When Sam Lester was called onto stage during MGTC’s quarterly award’s day, no one in the audience seemed surprised. He was one of the six instructors nominated for the Rick Perkin’s Instructor of the Year Award. Even less shocking was when Mr. Lester was announced as this year’s winner. Read More

Programs Debut at MGTC - June 17, 2006

Spring is the time of year most associated with "new," but Middle Georgia Technical College is expanding the season to include summer. The college will offer two new programs during its summer quarter beginning in July --- one in barbering and the other in bank teller certification. Read More

Janet Russell, 2006 GOAL Winner, Receives Fred Harper Award - June 5, 2006

Janet Russell, a practical nursing student at Middle Georgia Technical College, was named college winner of the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) for 2006. Ms. Russell is a full-time student at MGTC, and she resides in Warner Robins with her husband, Jim, and their three children, ages 5, 12, and 17. Read More

May 2006

MGTC’s Automotive Program Receives National Certification - May 25, 2006

The automotive training program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins has received certification by NATEF and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). MGTC’s automotive program has been certified in all eight areas. Read More