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On Tuesday, December 5, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) held a pinning ceremony at SRTC-Thomasville during which 27 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students and 18 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students from the LPN to RN Bridge program Nursing cohorts received their nursing pins. The ceremony commemorates the students’ successful completion of their nursing coursework and clinical rotations. This class of nursing students is eligible to participate in SRTC’s...

The Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) Foundation is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Comedy for a Cause fundraiser, which will take place on the evening of February 17, 2024 at The Biscuit Company in Thomasville, Georgia. Comedy for a Cause will feature comedians Angel Gaines and Mike Burton in a ninety-minute comedy show, preceded by drinks, a dinner catered by JB Crumbs, and a presentation honoring distinguished SRTC alumni. Thomasville National Bank (TNB) is the 2024...

On November 29, 2023, twelve Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) Respiratory Care graduates were honored during a pinning ceremony held at SRTC-Thomasville. Joined by students’ families, friends, and affiliate hospital representatives, the Respiratory Care program faculty at SRTC hosted the annual pinning ceremony in honor of the senior students. These students completed two semesters of prerequisite coursework as well as four semesters of rigorous occupational coursework including...

Executive Director of the Georgia Technical College Directors Association (TCDA) Adie Shimandle recently announced that Dawn Johns has been elected to serve on the TCDA Executive Board as an at large member. She was sworn in in Savannah at the TCDA and Technical College Foundation Association (TCFA) Leadership Conference in October. Johns serves Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) as Board Chair for the SRTC Board of Directors. Professionally, Johns is the Vice-President of Human...

For the 2024 spring semester, which begins January 9, 2024, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) will offer a Cisco Network Specialist program through the Cisco Networking Academy at the SRTC-Bainbridge campus. The Cisco Network Specialist program is a three semester, 12 credit hour technical certificate of credit (TCC) program that teaches students the basics of networking, the configuration and interconnection of switches and routers, switch/router security, and routing...

As we continue celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, we are proud to highlight some of the program's stellar apprentices like Nursing graduate Kelly Halstead. Since our Apprenticeship program’s inception in 2021, area hospitals have accounted for the majority of apprenticeship positions. Eighty-seven SRTC students and graduates have taken advantage of the program at Archbold Memorial Hospital, Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hospital and Manor, Miller County Hospital, and...

As we continue celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, we are proud to highlight some of the program's stellar apprentices like Levi Willis. Since its inception in 2021, the Apprenticeship Program has attracted the participation of 23 area businesses, including Flowers Honda, which is where Levi is currently working while finishing up Automotive coursework. Levi has excelled at work and in class and is now on the path to a fulfilling career; truly a shining example of the power of...

The Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) Board of Directors joined the prestigious 100% Club at the recent Technical College Directors Association (TCDA) and Technical College Foundation Association (TCFA) Leadership Conference in Savannah in October. All six members of SRTC’s Board of Directors completed individual certification training and are now fully certified, distinguishing the board as a Certified Board of Directors. The six-member board is comprised of community leaders...

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recently named Amy Brock MSN, RN the college’s new the Dean of Health Sciences. As Dean, Brock is responsible for both administrative and instructional tasks, as well as planning, evaluation, and supervision for all programs within the School of Health Sciences. The health programs under the umbrella of the School of Health Sciences are Echocardiography, Emergency Medical Services, Health Information Management Technology, Medical Assisting,...

Ellis Lilly is in his last semester of SRTC’s Cybersecurity program, but he says that it was a challenge deciding on the right program for him. He originally wanted to pursue a law degree, but when he lost interest in that career path, a friend’s advice helped him find the program that was right for him. With class offerings like Security Policies & Procedures, Ethical Hacking and Penetration, and Network Defense and Countermeasures, SRTC’s Cybersecurity program is perfect for students...

Courtney Hanright earned her Associate of Applied Science in Accounting at SRTC-Thomasville. She then continued her education at Georgia Southwestern State University, earning Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree. Coutney is currently employed at Blackwater Timber in Thomasville as an Accountant, a career that she says is a perfect fit for her! Q: What drew you to a career in Accounting? A: Honestly, all throughout high school I told myself that I wanted to pursue a...

Ross Cox, Vice President for Administrative Services at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), recently completed the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges. Cox was a participant of the program’s inaugural cohort of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential. A graduation ceremony in Savanah, GA celebrated the...