South Georgia Technical College to host ‘Light Up Your Future’ event

   South Georgia Technical College will be hosting its fifth annual “Light Up Your Future” event on Tuesday, December 1^st from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.  and everyone is invited to this fun free celebration.  Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, this event has been converted into a Drive-Thru celebration but there will be free gifts and individually wrapped goodies for everyone.

     Santa and his elves will be on hand to greet families but everyone is asked to remain in their cars.  Individuals should arrive and use the Lindbergh Drive entrance by the large Navy Airplane that will be covered in lights.  The route will be marked and everyone is asked to turn into the roundabout area in front of the John M. Pope Center first to receive special light up gifts.  

    “We began this tradition four years ago.  We wanted to do something fun and creative to promote what South Georgia Technical College has to offer in the way of outstanding educational opportunities,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  “We also wanted to give back to the community by hosting an event that would be fun and informative.  Even with COVID-19, we decided to continue this tradition but make it as safe as possible for the community and our employees.  This is an excellent way for the community to come out and see the campus and see everything that we offer.  Individuals will also receive a packet with information about how to apply,” explained Watford. “And it is a fun event for the whole family.”

   Each of the college’s individual program divisions such as transportation, personal services, business and computers, and industrial and technical programs will host amazing light displays that highlight different career opportunities.  The South Georgia Tech Lady Jets and different clubs and organizations on campus will also be participating in the event.

   In the Transportation area, the Caterpillar Heavy Equipment program will display the large Caterpillar equipment in Christmas lights.  The John Deere Agricultural Technology program will do the same thing with its large tractors and Diesel and Commercial Truck Driving will feature one of the 18-wheel rigs lighted.    The automotive programs and the aviation programs will have their fun educational toys showcased in lights and all the other programs will be telling their stories in lights as well.  It is a great time for kids of all ages to come, and see some heavy equipment covered in Christmas lights.

    South Georgia Technical College’s Spring Semester begin January 6^th and it is not too late to apply.  An in-person registration day is planned for January 4^th, but individuals can apply on line and sign up for financial aid over the holidays.  There is no testing requirements for admission.

    “This is an outstanding event and we hope that the community will come out and enjoy the lights, take in a basketball game, and learn more about the opportunities available at South Georgia Technical College,” said President Watford.