South Georgia Tech hosts Crisp County Spring Take-Off event

April 17, 2018
Some of the Crisp County High School students who attended the South Georgia Technical College Spring Take-Off event are shown above with their free SGTC “Track It Wrist Fitness” bands that they received at the event at the Cordele Community Clubhouse.
Some of the Crisp County High School students who attended the South Georgia Technical College Spring Take-Off event are shown above with their free SGTC “Track It Wrist Fitness” bands that they received at the event at the Cordele Community Clubhouse.

South Georgia Technical College Admissions Coordinator Kari Bodrey and English Instructor Katrice Taylor are shown above with some of the National Technical Honor Society students who helped with the Spring Take Off event. SGTC’s mascot, ACE is also shown with the group.

South Georgia Technical College Admissions Coordinator Kari Bodrey and English Instructor Katrice Taylor are shown above with some of the National Technical Honor Society students who helped with the Spring Take Off event. SGTC’s mascot, ACE is also shown with the group.

Students are shown above talking with South Georgia Tech’s Mike Enfinger who teaches Industrial Electrical and Air Conditioning Technology on the Crisp County Center campus.

Students are shown above talking with South Georgia Tech’s Mike Enfinger who teaches Industrial Electrical and Air Conditioning Technology on the Crisp County Center campus.

Area high school students and members of the community had the opportunity to learn more about South Georgia Technical College and its Crisp County Center campus during its “Spring Take-Off” event held at the Cordele Community Clubhouse recently.

“Spring Take-Off” is a one-day event that allows South Georgia Technical College instructors to leave their classrooms and come to the community to show off their different programs as well as share some of the amazing admissions, financial aid, GED, and support services offered at South Georgia Tech in Cordele and in Americus.

The event was set up like a college fair in the Cordele Community Clubhouse with tables and displays, manned by one or two people who shared information and freebies with high school students and community members interested in learning more about South Georgia Tech. Individuals who filled out applications had the $25 registration and admission fee waived.

More than 150 individuals from around the area were able to visit the booths representing each program area, talk with instructors, watch live demonstrations and participate in simulations.

In addition to the program areas being represented, staff members from the financial aid department, bookstore, career services, dual enrollment and other offices were present to answer questions and inform students of the opportunities available at SGTC. The admissions team was also on hand to assist students in filling out applications.

A hotdog lunch was served by the Culinary Arts department in tents outside. There was also a South Georgia Technical College Commercial Truck Driving rig, a Driver’s Education Car and more outside the clubhouse for individuals to enjoy.

Individuals who visited and secured five signatures from South Georgia Tech employees were presented with a free SGTC “Track It Wrist Fitness” bands.

High School students, graduates and others are encouraged to enroll for Summer semester at South Georgia Technical College – whether it is to get a head start through the Dual Enrollment program or to begin or finish their college career. Registration and orientation for Summer semester will be held on April 26 and May 29, 2018. The semester begins on May 30 and lasts for eight weeks. For more information or to apply, call 229.271.4051 in Cordele or 229.931.2760 in Americus.