Flex-Tec endows new scholarship at South Georgia Technical College

December 5, 2019

South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford is shown above (l) accepting a donation for a new endowed Flex-Tec scholarship at South Georgia Technical College from Flex-Tec Plant Manager Rick Barnes.

Flex-Tec – The Wiring Source endowed a new scholarship at South Georgia Technical College recently for students enrolled in the Electrical System Technology, Electronics Technology, Industrial Mechanical and Systems Technology, Marketing, Drafting, Accounting and Business Administration programs. The scholarship is open to students on both the South Georgia Technical College Americus and Crisp County Center campuses.

Rick Barnes, Plant Manager at Flex-Tec located in Byromville, GA, presented a check to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation recently for the new Flex-Tec endowed scholarship. South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford accepted the donation on behalf of the SGTC Foundation.

Flex-Tec was established in 1985 and is a contract manufacturing company that specializes in manufacturing solutions. The organization offers a plethora of services such as wire preparation, wire harness assembly, metal forming, stamping, electromechanical assembly and custom manufacturing.

“The growing complexity of electrical products demands a versatile, creative and efficient environment for manufacture of both competitive and superior products,” explained Flex-Tec Plant Manager Rick Barnes. “Flex-Tec’s team-oriented staff exceeds those demands and provides a wealth of expertise, creativity, can-do spirit and drive to satisfy our customer’s expectations. We believe that to continue to offer this type of service, we need to begin giving back to help develop the next generation of individuals who can offer our company and other industries this same type of expertise.”

“On behalf of South Georgia Technical College and the South Georgia Technical College Foundation, I would like to thank Flex-Tec for their generosity” said SGTC President Dr. John Watford. “Flex-Tec’s willingness to partner with our college and foundation serves two very important purposes. First, they have the opportunity to help provide and develop the workforce of the future and then, they have the opportunity to help other students pursue their dreams of getting a great education in a career field that is in demand by business and industry partners and our communities. We are so appreciative of their efforts.”

South Georgia Technical College Foundation Executive Director Su Ann Bird also thanked Barnes and Flex-Tec for their support of the Foundation and the students who will benefit from their generosity. “This endowed scholarship will continue to give back for years to come. Flex-Tec’s willingness to help students is greatly appreciated and may be the reason that some students are able to complete their program of study. Thank you so much.”

Flex-Tec chose the seven different program areas for the scholarship because those are the skills needed at their operation and at many other local businesses. And in addition to providing a scholarship for a top student in these seven program areas, Flex-Tec has also agreed to consider the scholarship recipient for a paid internship employment opportunity.

Individuals or companies who are interested in establishing an endowed scholarship at South Georgia Technical College for a specific program of study area or in honor or in memory of an individual may contact South Georgia Technical College Foundation Executive Director Su Ann Bird at 229-931-2110 or sbird@southgatech.edu or make a contribution to the South Georgia Technical College Foundation, P.O. Box 6102, Americus, GA 31709.