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Male nurses make up about 12% of total nurses, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In the last 10 years alone, the percentage of male nurses has increased by more than 59%. Male Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) increased by 112%, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) by 108%, and Registered Nurses (RNs) by 51%. While this growth is encouraging, healthcare organizations continue to prioritize gender diversity in nursing. Industry leaders are actively implementing recruitment...

Male nurses make up about 12% of total nurses, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In the last 10 years alone, the percentage of male nurses has increased by more than 59%. Male LPNs increased by 112%, NPs by 108%, and RNs by 51%. While this growth is encouraging, healthcare organizations continue to prioritize gender diversity in nursing. Industry leaders are actively implementing recruitment strategies, mentorship programs, and educational initiatives to...

Southern Regional Technical College’s (SRTC) Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program held a pinning ceremony on Wednesday, April 9, marking the completion of the program for 9 students. Each student graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from SRTC. The graduates include Jewell Anfinson of Thomasville, Mykayla Carter of Bainbridge, Timbreanna Hudson of Pelham, Shannon Johnson of Homerville, Tiffany Johnson of Lake Park, Angel Paro of...

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized seven graduating Central Sterile Supply Processing Technician students at a pinning ceremony at SRTC-Tifton honoring their achievements. The graduating Central Sterile Supply Processing cohort includes Yasmin De Gouveia of Tifton, A’viana Escobedo of Sylvester, Jasmine Garmon of Tifton, Judy Medders of Sylvester, Angelo Ortiz of Tifton, Sandra Ramirez Perez of Bainbridge, and Tashambria Williams of...

Students from Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) showcased their exceptional skills at the Georgia Spring Leadership Conference in Atlanta on March 28-29. Members of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate and National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) chapters participated in leadership training workshops and competitive events, bringing home multiple awards. SRTC's FBLA Collegiate chapter representatives earned impressive results: Wilson Petithomme of...

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is proud to announce that Keyondria Harris, Director of Economic Development, has successfully completed the South GeorgiaLEADS Regional Leadership Initiative (RLI) program for 2024-2025. The South GeorgiaLEADS program is a premier leadership immersion experience designed to equip citizens throughout South Georgia with awareness of critical regional issues and the necessary skills to effectively lead South Georgia in the 21st Century...

Local high school students competed in a welding competition on Thursday, March 27, 2025, hosted by Southern Regional Technical College and Colquitt County High School and sponsored by Darvin Flowers of Jones Welding and Steve Mattson of Lincoln Electric. Over 50 students participated in the competition in Moultrie to compete against each other for a chance to win the grand prize of a 140 amp GMAW welding machine, a Lincoln welding hood, welding jacket, welding gloves, welding cap, a bag for...

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is proud to announce that its first-ever Patient Care Technician/Assistant (PCT/A) graduating class has achieved a 100% pass rate on the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPTC/A) exam. Chanice Johnson, Sheryl Means, Tien Nichols, Macey Sheffield, and Liz Snyder completed their coursework and clinical requirements before successfully passing their certification exams on their first attempt. This milestone marks a significant...

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) President Jim Glass has appointed Amy (Carter) Davis as the new Vice President for Economic Development of Southern Regional Technical College effective March 1, 2025. Davis has served as Special Assistant to the President at SRTC since January 2021, where she developed the college’s highly successful apprenticeship program. Under her leadership, SRTC now has more active apprentices in its 11-county service area than any other technical college...

On Tuesday, February 25, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recognized seven graduating Nurse Aide Accelerated students at a pinning ceremony at SRTC-Thomasville honoring their achievements: Shanaya Bryant of Pelham, Coluntiya Clements of Cairo, Brenda Lilly of Thomasville, Faith Mayo of Thomasville, Ra’Saviya Robinson of Pelham, Angel Stokes of Valdosta, and Kierra Timpson of Fort Gaines. The Nurse Aide Accelerated Technical Certificate of Credit Program is approved by the...

Fall semester graduates from Southern Regional Technical College’s (SRTC) Radiologic Technology program in Moultrie who have taken the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam have achieved a 100% passage. Hannah Ashley of Moultrie, Gabriela Castillo of Tifton, Esteban Cruz Garcia of Tifton, Branson Curles of Sylvester, Ryan Hall of Moultrie, Marcadies Haynes of Berlin, Jordan Hicks of Valdosta, Samyia Jackson of Valdosta, Gracielita Lopez of Camilla, Rebekah Nalls of...

On the evening of February 15, 2025, the Southern Regional Technical College Foundation recognized three Distinguished Alumni Award winners during the Foundation’s “Comedy for a Cause” event at the Biscuit Company in Thomasville, Georgia. Those recognized were Edward Jones of Thomasville, Tyler Lasseter of Tifton, and Kellie Odom of Thomasville. The Distinguished Alumni each received an award handcrafted by students at SRTC. Each of these Distinguished Alumni embody excellence in...