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June 2009
- Middle Georgia Technical College Ranked in Community College Week Magazine
- Wednesday, June 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For the second year in a row, Middle Georgia Technical College has been ranked among the top 100 producing two-year colleges for one-year certificates by Community College Week (CCW) Magazine. CCW is a national publication that is published in Virginia.Read More
- MGTC Sorority Holds Fundraiser for Fellow Student
- Wednesday, June 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in the Kappa Omega Sorority at Middle Georgia Technical in Warner Robins recently hosted a fundraiser for fellow student Alando Bray. Over $1,130 was raised to help Bray with his medical bills.Read More
- MGTC Air Conditioning Technology Program Granted Re-Accreditation
- Wednesday, June 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robbins Georgia has been granted accreditation of its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program by HVAC Excellence, the HVAC industry's credentialing agency. MGTC was originally granted a six-year accreditation in 2003 and was the first technical college HVAC program in the state of Georgia to achieve program accreditation.Read More
- Governor Perdue Meets with MGTC Child Development Center Students
- Wednesday, June 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue was in town on official business, but some lucky kids got to meet up with Georgia's highest elected official. Children enrolled in Middle Georgia Technical College's(MGTC) new Child Development Center were personally introduced to the Governor and were able to chat with him about a subject near and dear to the hearts of both the kids and the Governor-baseball!Read More
- MGTC's Wendy Toliver to Represent Georgia at Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference
- Tuesday, June 16, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Wendy Toliver, a Business Administrative Technology student at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, will be representing the state of Georgia at the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California June 19-24.Read More
- MGTC Honor Society Inducts Members
- Tuesday, June 09, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) recently inducted 16 new members. The induction ceremony was held during the Spring Quarter Awards Day Ceremony in the Auditorium at MGTC's campus in Warner Robins.Read More
- Student Leadership Council Officers Elected at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Thursday, June 04, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Student Leadership Council (SLC) elections were held at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins Wednesday, May 27. A run-off election for the position of Vice President was conducted Tuesday, June 2 after a too-close-to-call result in the first election.Read More
- Radiology Technology Graduates Pinned at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Friday, June 05, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Graduating students in the Radiology Technology program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were pinned at the recent Spring Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in the auditorium on campus. The pin signifies that the student has completed all coursework and clinical requirements for the Radiology Technology program and is eligible to sit for the certification exam given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become registered technologists.Read More
- Nursing Students Pinned at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Friday, June 05, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Graduating students in the Practical Nursing program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were pinned at the recent Spring Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in the auditorium on campus. The pin signifies that the student has completed all coursework and clinical requirements for the Practical Nursing program and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), or "boards," to become a licensed practical nurse, or LPN.Read More
- Scholarships Awarded at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Thursday, June 04, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation recently awarded scholarships to 20 students at the Spring Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in June 3. A total of $8,700 in cash awards were given to students to help with costs associated with furthering their education, including tuition, books, fees, and supplies.Read More
- MGTC Barbering Program Hosts Clients from Bleckley County MR Service Center
- Wednesday, June 03, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in the Barbering program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins once again hosted clients from the Bleckley County MR Service Center in Cochran. Men from the Service Center were able to receive haircuts, shaves, and other services from the students.Read More
- Cheerleaders Named to 2009-2010 Titans Squad at MGTC
- Tuesday, June 02, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Members of the 2009-2010 Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) Titans cheerleading squad have been named according to Courtney James, Cheer coach and assistant registrar at MGTC. Cheerleaders will cheer at men's and women's basketball games, as well as participate in special events at the College.Read More
- MGTC Child Development Center Officially Opens to Children
- Monday, June 01, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Child Development Center (CDC) at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins officially opened its doors June 1 to MGTCs youngest students - children ages 3 through 12. The mission of the CDC, the Colleges newest initiative, is to provide a safe, rich learning environment, deliberately designed to foster the learning of young children through exploration and discovery. Spaces at the Center are available to all children from the local community.Read More
May 2009
- MGTC Student Leadership Council Holds Elections
- Friday, May 29, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The student body at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins was invited to vote in the Student Leadership Council (SLC)elections held in the A building Auditorium Wednesday, May 27. Officers for the organizations were selected through a secret-ballot vote. Results of the election will be announced Wednesday, June 3.
Candidates seeking an elected position include Tifany Gatewood and Sommer White for President; Sharie Patterson and Sam Waterman for Vice-President; Kristin Foran and Rhonda Hightower for Secretary; Patience Phinisee for Treasurer; Janet Soderman for Parliamentarian; Audrey Milton and London Soutar for Historian.
Check back at www.middlegatech.edu/newsfor results.Read More
- MGTC Dental Hygiene Class Hosts Special Clients
- Friday, May 22, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Consumers from Johnson County Support and Services and Laurens County Products and Services visited the Dental Hygiene lab at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently. Consumers from these service centers visited the campus receive dental services.Read More
- Houston County DA Kelly Burke Speaks to MGTC Criminal Justice Students
- Friday, May 22, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Houston County District Attorney Kelly Burke recently spoke to students in the Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) Criminal Justice Dual Enrollment program at the Houston County Career and Technology Center (HCCTC). Bobby Brown, Criminal Justice instructor at HCCTC, invited Burke to speak and give students a personal account of the areas of Criminal Justice they have been studying in the classroom.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Students Now Have Transfer Option to Southern Polytechnic State University
- Friday, May 22, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The leadership of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU), and the University System of Georgia (USG) met May 21 to sign an important agreement that expands articulation between the TCSG and SPSU.Read More
- Technical College System Announces 2009 Student of the Year
- Friday, May 22, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Michelle Smith Lank, a student in the early childhood care and education program at Swainsboro Technical College, has been selected as the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) 2009 student of the year.Read More
- MGTC's Kappa Omega Sorority Visits Ronald McDonald House
- Thursday, May 21, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Members of the Kappa Omega Sorority at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins visited the Ronald McDonald House in Macon recently. The group made the trip as a community outreach project.Read More
- MGTC's Marcus Early Participates in Peach County Alumni Day at Fort Valley Middle School
- Monday, May 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Marcus Early, ABE/transitions coordinator for the Adult Education department at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins, recently participated in Peach County Alumni Day at Fort Valley Middle School. Early was one of many Peach County natives participating in the event.Read More
- MGTC Students Improvise During Temporary Power Outage
- Thursday, May 14, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Cosmetology Instructor Tarrell Small's class moved their class outside early Thursday morning during a temporary power outage on campus. The power was out for a short time for unknown reasons along Cohen Walker Drive. Instead of delaying their styling class, the students decided to move operations outside. And, since the weather was so nice, the students continued their outdoor styling after the power came back on.Read More
- Two MGTC Aviation Students Receive Scholarships
- Friday, May 08, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Two students enrolled in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins have been named as recipients of two prestigious scholarships. Jeremiah Blackwell of Macon and Jeffrey Hoover of Warner Robins were the recipients of the scholarships.Read More
- MGTC Receives Above and Beyond Award from ESGR
- Thursday, May 07, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently received the Above and Beyond Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) at the Georgia ESGR Annual Awards Banquet held at the Sea Palms Golf and Tennis Resort in St. Simons Island. Jim Newton, vice president for Economic Development, accepted the award on behalf of MGTC.Read More
- MGTC Barbering Program Hosts Clients from Bleckley County MR Service Center
- Friday, May 01, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in the Barbering program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently hosted clients from the Bleckley County MR Service Center in Cochran. Men from the Service Center were able to receive haircuts, shaves, and other services from the students.Read More
- MGTC Criminal Justice Dual Enrollment Students Participate in Mock Death Investigation
- Friday, May 01, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in Middle Georgia Technical College's (MGTC) Criminal Justice Technology Dual Enrollment program at Houston County Career and Technology Center and at MGTC in Hawkinsville participated in a mock death investigation as part of their studies. The exercise, dubbed The First 48 Hours, gives students an opportunity for hands-on experience in their program of study.Read More
April 2009
- Happy Hour Clients Receive Cosmetology Services at MGTC
- Wednesday, April 29, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Consumers from Happy Hour in Warner Robins recently came to the Cosmetology lab at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) for haircuts and styling. Each Cosmetology student worked on different clients and explained the process while performing the service. The Happy Hour consumers come to MGTC each quarter to receive cosmetology services.Read More
- MGTC Hosts State SkillsUSA Aviation Maintenance Competition
- Wednesday, April 29, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins recently hosted Georgia's SkillsUSA Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) Competition on campus. In addition, MGTC's representatives in the competition successfully finished in the top three.Read More
- TCSG Reports 15.3 Percent Increase in Enrollment in Spring Quarter 2009
- Tuesday, April 28, 2009
By jlight@tcsg.edu(Mike Light) - More and more students are looking to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) for the kind of affordable education and outstanding training that counts towards a rewarding job in today's economy.Read More
- MGTC Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Early Childhood Education Building
- Tuesday, April 28, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins hosted a ribbon cutting and open house for its new Early Childhood Care and Education and Child Development Center building Thursday, April 23. The event was held in conjunction with the National Week of the Young Child celebration.Read More
- MGTC Kappa Omega Sorority Hosts Cookout
- Monday, April 27, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Members of the Kappa Omega Sorority at Middle Georgia Technical College recently hosted a cookout for students, faculty, and staff. The event served as a fundraiser for the organization.Read More
- MGTC's Wendy Toliver Wins First at State Phi Beta Lambda Competition, Advances to Nationals
- Friday, April 24, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Wendy Toliver, a Business Administrative Technology student at Middle Georgia Technical College, recently won first place at the Georgia Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) competition held in Atlanta. She was the sole representative for MGTC's Xi Alpha Nu chapter of Phi Beta Lambda.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Hosts Career Fair
- Friday, April 24, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins hosted its semi-annual Career Fair Wednesday, April 22. Over 300 jobseekers attended the event to talk with prospective employers.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Reaches All-Time High Enrollment
- Thursday, April 23, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins has announced an all-time high for enrollment during Spring Quarter 2009. For the first time in the College's history, the single quarter enrollment for MGTC is at a record 2,911 students. This represents a five percent increase in enrollment over Spring Quarter 2008.Read More
- Zaxby's Hangs MGTC Titans Jersey at Hwy. 96 Restaurant
- Thursday, April 23, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Zaxby's owner Will Conner recently showed his commitment to supporting Middle Georgia Technical College by accepting a Titans jersey to hang in the Highway 96 location. The jersey was presented to Conner by MGTC Vice President for Student Affairs Craig Jackson and Director of Student Support Services Bruce Foster.Read More
- MGTC Nominates CEMEX, Frito-Lay for Manufacturer of the Year
- Monday, April 20, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Representatives from CEMEX, Frito-Lay, 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. MAW recognizes excellence among Georgia manufacturers and their contribution to the state's economy.Read More
- Peach, Pulaski Recognized at TCSG State Board Meeting
- Monday, April 20, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Two counties in Middle Georgia Technical College's (MGTC) service delivery area have been recognized by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) for having met all requirements to become a Certified Literate Community. Delegations from Peach and Pulaski counties and MGTC officials were present at the April 2 meeting in Atlanta to hear the official declaration of certification.Read More
- MGTC Nominates Frito-Lay for Large Manufacturer of the Year
- Friday, April 17, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - As part of Manufacturing Appreciation Week in Georgia, Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins has nominated Frito-Lay, Inc. for manufacturer of the year in the large category. Frito-Lay, located in Kathleen, employees over 1,200 people and is a manufacturer of snack foods.Read More
- MGTC Nominates CEMEX for Manufacturer of the Year
- Thursday, April 16, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - As part of Manufacturing Appreciation Week in Georgia, Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins has nominated CEMEX Southeast, LLC for manufacturer of the year in the small category. CEMEX, located in Clinchfield, is a manufacturer of Portland Type I/II and Masonry cement.Read More
- Zaxby's Becomes Charter Member of MGTC Titans Booster Club
- Thursday, April 09, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Zaxby's of Warner Robins is the first business partner to become a charter member of the Middle Georgia Technical College Titan's Booster Club. Highway 96 Zaxby's Assistant Manager Josh Blackburn recently presented MGTC's Director of Student Support Services Bruce Foster with their donation to the Booster Club.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Introduces Soccer to Club Sports Lineup
- Thursday, April 09, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - After introducing men's and women's basketball in the fall, Middle Georgia Technical College now offers a new sport in the club sports lineup. Co-ed soccer made its debut in March under the direction of Head Coach Kelly Sorenson and Assistant Coach Reza Rezaee.Read More
- MGTC, Pulaski State Prison Celebrate Ribbon Cutting for Equine Rescue Program
- Thursday, April 09, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - On March 26, state and local leaders came together for ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating a successful partnership recently formed between three state agencies. The Georgia Department of Corrections, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and Middle Georgia Technical College recently developed a partnership to provide an equine rescue program at Pulaski State Prison (PSP) in Hawkinsville and at the same time, provide inmates with vocational training for successful reentry into society.Read More
- MGTC to Host Ribbon Cutting for Child Development Center
- Friday, April 03, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College and its Early Childhood Care and Education department will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for its state-of-the-art Child Development Center Thursday, April 23 at 5 p.m. The grand opening has been scheduled to coincide with the Week of the Young Child, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).Read More
- MGTC GOAL Winner Participates in Consortium Preliminary Judging
- Wednesday, April 01, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College's 2009 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner, Wendy Toliver, participated in the East Central Consortium preliminary judging at Swainsboro Technical College March 25.Read More
- Skip Philips to be Keynote Speaker at MGTC Graduation
- Wednesday, April 01, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Houston Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Skip Philips, III will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2009 Middle Georgia Technical College Commencement Exercises. The graduation ceremony will be held June 12 in the Miller-Murphy-Howard building at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry.Read More
March 2009
- Pulaski County Gains Literate Community Certification
- Tuesday, March 31, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Pulaski County will be recognized at the Technical College System of Georgia State Board Meeting April 2 for achieving final certification as a Literate Community through the Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP). Representatives from Pulaski County, the HELP (Hope, Education, Learning, Progress) Network, and Middle Georgia Technical College will be present at the meeting to accept recognition for more than 10 years of dedication to helping make Hawkinsville and Pulaski County a Certified Literate Community.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Supports American Heart Association
- Tuesday, March 31, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Faculty, staff, and students at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins are participating in the Start! Heart Walk with the American Heart Association (AHA). The MGTC team will walk with other teams from the local community in the Houston Heart Walk at the Museum of Aviation April 16.Read More
- MGTC to Host Career Fair
- Tuesday, March 31, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins will host its annual Career Fair Wednesday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the main campus on Cohen Walker Drive. Representatives from over 40 businesses are scheduled to participate in the event.Read More
- MGTC Foundation Hosts 4th Annual Golf Tournament
- Monday, March 30, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation hosted its 4th annual Golf Tournament Monday, March 23 at Houston Lake Country Club in Perry. A total of 21 teams participated in the event which netted over $18,000 to go toward scholarships and enhancements to programs and services offered to students.Read More
- MGTC VISION Project Graduation Held at Metro State Prison
- Thursday, March 26, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Inmates in Middle Georgia Technical College's (MGTC) VISION Guide Dog Training program at Metro State Prison (MSP) in Atlanta recently participated in the program's sixth guide dog graduation exercises. During the ceremony, inmates received certificates from MGTC and the dogs also graduated to their next level of training.Read More
- Peach County Gains Certification as Literate Community
- Monday, March 23, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - What began ten years ago with a group of citizens dedicated to improving the literacy rate in Peach County has now become a point of pride for the community. At a ceremony held at Fort Valley State University's Pettigrew Center recently, the announcement was made that Peach County is now recognized as a Certified Literate Community by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College to Host State Skills USA Aerospace Competition
- Monday, March 23, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students from across the state will travel to Warner Robins April 17 to compete in the state-level Aviation Maintenance SkillsUSA competition at Middle Georgia Technical College. The gold medal winner from this competition will represent Georgia at the national competition in Kansas City, Missouri in June.Read More
- MGTC Offers Cosmetology Services at Night
- Monday, March 23, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Cosmetology Department at Middle Georgia Technical College offers services for clients during both day and evening courses. Cosmetology students provide hair, nail, and facial services to the community at a reduced rate while earning live work credit hours needed for program completion.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Hosts Health Fair
- Wednesday, March 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College, in partnership with Houston Healthcare, recently hosted the 2009 Winter Health Fair at the campus in Warner Robins. This free event was open to MGTC students, staff, and faculty and the general public.Read More
- MGTC Student Club Awards Wii to Ann Wright
- Wednesday, March 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP) Club at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins held a raffle at the end of Winter Quarter for a Nintendo Wii. Ann Wright, MGTC's administrative assistant for Student Affairs, was the lucky winner.Read More
- Students Recognized at MGTC Sports Appreciation Luncheon
- Wednesday, March 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For the first time in the history of the College, students participating in club sports at Middle Georgia Technical College were recognized recently at the Sport Appreciation Luncheon for basketball players and cheerleaders. The Titans and Lady Titans and Titans Cheerleaders all received certificates of recognition for their hard work and dedication to club sports at MGTC.Read More
- MGTC Students Participate in Spirit Week Activities
- Thursday, March 12, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins recently participated in the first-ever Spirit Week held at the College. The Kappa Omega Sorority hosted the festivities in honor of the Titans and Lady Titans basketball teams and the Titans cheerleaders.Read More
- MGTC Hosts Senior Day
- Tuesday, March 10, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College campus was filled recently with over 350 high school seniors from Dooly, Houston, Peach, and Pulaski counties. The students converged on the campus Thursday, March 5 to take part in Senior Day activities, an outreach event coordinated by MGTC Recruiters, LaToya Lawson and Sandra Willcox.Read More
- Wendy Toliver Chosen as Middle Georgia Technical College GOAL Winner
- Thursday, March 05, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Wendy Toliver, a Business Administrative Technology (BAT) student from Warner Robins, has been named the Middle Georgia Technical College Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner for 2009. Her nominating instructor is Michele Boone, a Business Administrative Technology instructor.Read More
- MGTC's Brenda Brown Recognized
- Tuesday, March 03, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College Vice President for Adult Education Brenda Brown was recently recognized for her hard work and dedication to the Certified Literate Community Project in the service delivery area of Dooly, Houston, Peach, and Pulaski counties.Read More
February 2009
- Middle Georgia Technical College Names Finalists for GOAL Award
- Wednesday, February 18, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Four Middle Georgia Technical College students have been selected as finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Janet Kelly, coordinator for the MGTC GOAL program.Read More
- Middle Georgia Partnership Hosts 7th Annual Career Scavenger Hunt
- Thursday, February 12, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Over 700 Students from Dooly, Houston, and Peach counties attended the 7th Annual Middle Georgia Partnership Career Scavenger Hunt held recently at the Perry Agricenter. The partnership includes Middle Georgia Technical College as well as the Dooly, Houston, Peach and Pulaski school systems. The event was hosted by the Education and Career Partnership and the Work Ready Initiative.Read More
- Screening Committee Selected for MGTC GOAL Program
- Thursday, February 12, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - 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
- FVSU and Middle Georgia Technical College Craft MOU
- Wednesday, February 11, 2009
By miltonc@fvsu.edu (Christina D. Milton) - The deal is sealed between Fort Valley State University and Middle Georgia Technical College. An agreement between the institutions signed earlier this month will enable aspiring educators with associate degrees to complete their bachelor's degree at FVSU. The first memo of understanding, signed in 2008, allowed MGTC early childhood education students to matriculate at FVSU in the middle grades education program.Read More
- Happy Hour Clients Receive Cosmetology Services at MGTC
- Wednesday, February 11, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - During Winter quarter, Happy Hour consumers came to the Cosmetology lab at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) for haircuts and styling. Each Cosmetology student worked on different clients and explained the process while performing the service. The Happy Hour consumers come to MGTC each quarter to receive cosmetology services.Read More
- TCSG Reports 9.4% Increase in Enrollment in Winter Quarter 2009
- Wednesday, February 11, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Enrollment numbers are up sharply in the Technical College System of Georgia as thousands more students of all ages are looking to the TCSG for the kind of education and training that counts in today's tight job market.Read More
- MGTC Students Awarded Movie Passes
- Thursday, February 05, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Eight students at Middle Georgia technical College in Warner Robins have been awarded with two movie passes each at the Galleria 15 Cinemas in Centerville. Students received the passes as a result of a student referral promotion for Winter Quarter.Read More
- Fourteen Middle Georgia Tech Students Nominated for GOAL Award
- Thursday, February 05, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Instructors at Middle Georgia Technical College have nominated 14 students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Janet Kelly, coordinator for the college's GOAL program.Read More
January 2009
- Scholarships Awarded at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Tuesday, January 06, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) Foundation recently awarded $7,700 in scholarships to 18 students at the Fall Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in December. Cash awards were presented to students to help with costs associated with furthering their education, including tuition, books, fees, and supplies.Read More
- MGTC Dual Enrollment Criminal Justice Students Host Mock Trial
- Tuesday, January 06, 2009
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in Middle Georgia Technical College's (MGTC) Criminal Justice dual enrollment program recently conducted a mock trial competition as an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in their field of study. Students enrolled in the program at the Houston County Career and Technology Center (HCCTC) and at MGTC's Hawkinsville campus took part. This project was a culmination of their studies for winter quarter.Read More
December 2008
- EAGLE Delegate Chosen at Middle Georgia Technical College
- Wednesday, December 17, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Olga Clark, a student in the Adult Education department at Middle Georgia Technical College, has been selected as the EAGLE, or Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education, delegate for MGTC. She will attend the EAGLE Leadership Institute in Atlanta February 11-13, 2009.Read More
- MGTC Instructor of the Year Honored
- Wednesday, December 17, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College Instructor of the Year, Joi King, was recently honored by three local businesses for her achievement. Representatives from HEA Federal Credit Union and the Warner Robins Industry Now Group, or WRING, attended the Fall Quarter Awards Day ceremony held recently at the campus' auditorium to personally congratulate herRead More
- Elizabeth Cooley Awarded Danyel B. Allen Scholarship
- Wednesday, December 17, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Elizabeth Cooley of Bonaire, a Practical Nursing student at Middle Georgia Technical College, was recently presented with the Danyel B. Allen Scholarship at the Fall Quarter Awards Ceremony held in the college's auditorium. Dr. Gerri Sorrell, vice president for Academic Affairs, made the presentation.Read More
- MGTC Adult Education Student Inducted into Honor Society
- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - At a special ceremony held Tuesday, December 16 at the SAVE Center at Middle Georgia Technical College's Corder Road campus, 19 adult education students were inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society (NAEHS.) Students inducted into the society were nominated by their instructors.Read More
- MGTC Honor Society Inducts Members
- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) recently inducted 16 new members. The induction ceremony was held during the Fall Quarter Awards Day Ceremony in the Auditorium at MGTC's campus in Warner Robins.Read More
- Nursing Students Pinned at Middle Georgia Tech
- Tuesday, December 16, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Graduating students in the Practical Nursing program at Middle Georgia Technical College in Warner Robins were pinned at the recent Fall Quarter Awards Day ceremony held in the auditorium on campus. The pin signifies that the student has completed all coursework and clinical requirements for the Practical Nursing program and is eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), or "boards," to become a licensed practical nurse, or LPN.Read More
- MGTC's Kappa Omega Sorority Adopts Family for Christmas
- Friday, December 12, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Members of the Kappa Omega Sorority at Middle Georgia Technical College have adopted a family for Christmas through the Department of Family and Children's Services. Students brought in gifts and toys and wrapped them to give to a local needy familyRead More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Ranked Among Nation's Fastest-Growing Two-Year Colleges
- Friday, December 12, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) was among six Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) colleges to be named in two categories of the top 50 fastest-growing public two-year colleges in the nation in an annual analysis by Community College Week Magazine.Read More
- Middle Georgia Tech Student Kristina Fuchs Takes Top Honors in Jingle Jog 5K
- Thursday, December 11, 2008 - As part of this year's Christmas at the Crossroads festivities, Houston Healthcare's Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine sponsored the Third Annual Jingle Jog 5K Fun Run/Walk and One Mile Health Walk Saturday in Downtown PerryRead More
- MGTC Instructor of Year promotes literacy
- Wednesday, December 10, 2008
By cvb@warnerrobinsga.gov (Marsha Priest Buzzell) - Making a difference in the lives of ordinary people facing life's challenges comes in unexpected ways sometimes. Nebraska transplant Joi King would tell you that for her the opportunity came in the form of a paper leaflet looking for volunteers in a neighborhood literacy program several years ago. The bonus for her was that the program offered day care for the children of volunteers, which turned out to be the beginning of a career for King, mother of two, and the link for adults, young and old, to succeed in receiving their General Education Development (GED) diploma.Read More
- MGTC Student Clubs Make a Difference for the Holidays
- Friday, December 05, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Members of the student organizations at Middle Georgia Technical College are striving to make a difference in the lives of many people this holiday season.Read More
- Houston County Awarded $3 Million Career Academy Grant
- Friday, December 05, 2008
By BETH.MCLAUGHLIN@hcbe.net(Beth McLaughlin) - The Houston County Board of Education (HCBOE) and Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in partnership have been awarded a $3 million grant for a career academy. The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia approved the award today. The goal of a career academy is to provide students the training needed to fill existing jobs, or jobs that will exist soon, and to ensure that all students have the necessary skills and work ethic for employment prior to leaving high school. MGTC will offer dual enrollment certificate programs at the Houston County Career Academy so that high school students may earn job-relevant college credit at no cost to them or their parents while still in high school.Read More
- TCSG State Board Reaffirms Technical College Merger Plan - Board also raises quarterly tuition cap for students taking more than 12 credit hours
- Friday, December 05, 2008
By jlight@tcsg.edu(Mike Light) - The state board of the Technical College System of Georgia voted today to reaffirm the system's plan to merge the administrations of 13 of the state's 33 state technical colleges.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College, Houston Healthcare Strengthen Longstanding Partnership
- Wednesday, December 03, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - In continued support of Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC), Houston Healthcare (HHC) has presented MCTG with a one-time grant to help support the Allied Health programs at the College. This generous grant is another show of support and commitment to the mission of the College by Houston Healthcare as both organizations continue to work together to strengthen their longstanding partnership, as well as the community.Read More
- Ocmulgee Symphony Orchestra Concert at MGTC Cancelled
- Wednesday, December 03, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Holiday Benefit Concert featuring the Ocmulgee Symphony Orchestra at Middle Georgia Technical College scheduled for Saturday, December 6 at 7 p.m. has been cancelled. Originally, the concert was to be held as a fundraiser for the Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation. However, due to scheduling conflicts, the concert has been postponed.Read More
November 2008
- Titans Post Second Win of the Season
- Wednesday, November 26, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Titans traveled to Valdosta Monday, November 24 for a match against Moody Air Force Base's basketball team. The Titans came away victorious with a winning score of 86-83.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Announces Summer Quarter President's Honor Roll
- Wednesday, November 26, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - 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 2008.Read More
- Middle Georgia Technical College Hosts First Graduation for Defense Acquisition University
- Monday, November 24, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - On November 20, Middle Georgia Technical College hosted the first on-campus graduation for Defense Acquisition University course PMT352B, Program Management Office Part B since becoming a host-site for DAU South Region in early 2007. Brenda L. Romine, executive director of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC), was the special guest speaker for the event.Read More
- Fort Valley's Kay Center Clients Visit MGTC's Barbering Program
- Friday, November 21, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Clients at Fort Valley's Kay Community Center visited the Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) Barbering program recently to receive haircuts and facial trims.Read More
- MGTC, Community Leaders Featured on Cover of New Community Magazine
- Friday, November 21, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Community leaders from Houston County, including Dr. Ivan Allen, president of Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC), gathered at the College in Warner Robins for a cover photo shoot for the first edition of the new Around Town Warner Robins magazine.Read More
- MGTC Titans Post History-Making Win
- Friday, November 21, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Titans men's basketball team posted a history-making win against the team from Ft. Benning Army BaseRead More
- Middle Georgia Technical College hosts First-Ever Pep Rally
- Friday, November 21, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Titans and Lady Titans basketball teams and cheerleaders of Middle Georgia Technical College were officially introduced to the student body at a pep rally held in the auditorium on the Warner Robins campus Wednesday, November 19Read More
- MGTC Students Learn Art for Children
- Thursday, November 20, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Students in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECE) program at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) are learning different ways to stimulate the senses and interact with small children through the Art for Children Class taught by Cathy Hoover.Read More
- MGTC Titans Basketball
- Tuesday, November 18, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - For the first time in its history, Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) will sponsor athletic programs at the club sports level.Read More
- MGTC Foundation Hosts Hooterville Hoedown
- Thursday, November 13, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - The Middle Georgia Technical College Foundation hosted its first annual Hooterville Hoedown, a reverse raffle fundraiser held at Hooterville Farms in Byron.Read More
- Happy Hour Visits MGTC Cosmetology Departmenty
- Thursday, November 13, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Consumers from the Happy Hour Service Center in Warner Robins made their quarterly visit to the Middle Georgia Technical College Cosmetology department recentlyRead More
- MGTC Vice President Brenda Brown Completes TCSG Executive Leadership Academy
- Wednesday, November 12, 2008
By jkelly@middlegatech.edu (Janet Kelly) - Brenda Brown, vice president for Adult Education at Middle Georgia Technical College (MGTC) in Warner Robins, recently graduated from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Executive Leadership AcademyRead More