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For the third consecutive year, Southern Regional Technical College's (SRTC) Veterinary Technology program graduates achieved a 100% passage rate on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®). The VTNE is a comprehensive 3-hour, 170-question exam administered by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards that covers nine essential domains of veterinary technician responsibility. Alana Brady, Angelica Claudio Mirabal, Brianna Maloney, Makala Patrick, and Y’kemia Young...

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) maintains one of the largest dual enrollment programs in the entire Technical College System of Georgia, serving over 2,700 unduplicated students across 20 high schools in its 11-county service area and generating nearly 30,000 credit hours annually. SRTC's High School Coordinators represented the college at the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education (GACTE) conference in Athens, June 15-20. Working alongside high school partners...

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) has achieved an increase in enrollment for the ninth consecutive semester since the fall of 2022. The college’s total enrollment for the summer 2025 semester is 2,747, up from the 2024 summer enrollment of 2,397. This 14.6% growth is well over the Technical College System of Georgia's average of 10.2% growth. SRTC also saw an 18.2% increase in Full Time Equivalent enrollment from summer 2024 to summer 2025, well over the system average of 10%. It...

Students from Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) showcased their exceptional skills at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Dallas on May 31-June 2. Three students from SRTC’s FBLA-Collegiate chapter competed at the National level after placing first at the Georgia Spring Leadership Conference in March. The students were accompanied by four FBLA Advisors from SRTC: KaCee Holt, Kathie Mathis, Carol Peppers, and Carrie...

Five Star Credit Union Foundation has contributed an additional $25,000 to the Five Star Credit Union Endowment Fund with the Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) Foundation, bringing the 2024-established endowment to $50,000. The endowed fund will preserve its principal while generating annual distributions for student scholarships. Once matured, this endowment will provide student scholarships every semester, ensuring sustained assistance for those in need. The Five Star Credit...

Southern Regional Technical College Seeks New Applicants for Successful Street to Station Program Partnership with Thomas County Emergency Services Continues to Produce Certified Fire Medics Through Innovative "Earn While You Learn" Model Following the successful launch of its second cohort, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is actively recruiting new applicants for the acclaimed Street to Station Program, a groundbreaking partnership with Thomas County Emergency Services that...

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) a $10,000 grant to support adult literacy. The funds are a part of a record-setting, one-day donation in the Foundation’s history of more than $13.2 million to support adult, family, and summer literacy programs in the 48 states in which Dollar General operates. “This generous grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation isn't just funding exams—it's removing the final barrier...

SRTC is proud to share this insightful article by Amanda Price, SRTC-Moultrie Radiologic Technology Program Chair. She explores how incorporating interactive role-play and joyful learning environments creates meaningful educational experiences for Radiologic Technology students. We're thankful to have dedicated educators like Amanda who continually enhance our students' technical skills through creative teaching approaches. See how laughter, empathy, and creativity are transforming...

In a remarkable achievement, three Colquitt County High School seniors - Laney Baird, Kendall Meeks, and Leah Yearby - have successfully completed Southern Regional Technical College's (SRTC) Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program while still in high school. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in the innovative partnership between Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Colquitt County School District, and Southern Regional Technical College. The three students were honored...

Cindy Lindsey, a proud Cook County resident and former Cosmetology student at our SRTC Tifton Campus, exemplifies excellence and dedication. As an outstanding student, she consistently worked ahead and completed her coursework half a semester early, graduating in December 2019. Impressively, she was already a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Georgia at the time of graduation. Today, Cindy is the proud owner of Central Avenue Salon in Tifton, where she’s been in business for over...

On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) held a pinning ceremony honoring the most recent class of Practical Nursing (PN) students representing the SRTC-Moultrie cohort. The ceremony commemorates the students’ successful completion of their nursing coursework and clinical rotations. These graduates are also eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony at SRTC-Bainbridge on July 29, 2025. Graduates representing the Moultrie cohort include Ashley Alden,...

Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recently recognized five graduating Nurse Aide students at SRTC-Bainbridge, honoring the completion of their program: Ashley Collins, Heaven Hardrick, Madysen Mitchell, Katelyn Murphy, and Shabrika Smith. SRTC's Nurse Aide program consistently delivers outstanding results, as evidenced by excellent certification exam pass rates and strong employment outcomes. Throughout the program, the students completed the classroom training, laboratory...