Economic Development Blog

Recently, the Surgical Technology Academy Training (STAT) Lab at SRTC – Tifton hosted a training event with medical device company Zimmer Biomet. This weeklong training drew 40 surgeons and medical staff from Georgia and bordering states to SRTC’s renowned lab. The surgeons successfully learned new technology using the ROSA® Knee robot, as well as training regarding the installation of new medical devices for total knee arthroplasty. "The ROSA Knee is an exciting and promising...

The Office of Economic Development at SRTC – Bainbridge is planning a week of events to highlight the astonishing impact of bees, including various bee-themed workshops and culminating in a screening of the award-winning documentary “The Pollinators” at the Charles H. Kirbo Center Auditorium. SRTC Land, Forest, and Wildlife Management instructor Dr. Jeremy Green commented that bee conservation affects everyone. “Bees are vital to every part of the natural ecosystem. They are the...

Whether it’s upskilling existing employees or preparing the entry-level workforce, SRTC Economic Development can tailor training to meet local workforce needs for the manufacturing environment.

If you yearn to experience the joy of playing piano, but you don’t want years of weekly lessons, this short course is for you. In just a few hours you can learn enough secrets of the trade to make piano playing a part of your life. How is it done? Typical piano lessons teach you note reading, but piano professionals use chords. You will learn all the chords needed to play any pop song in this one session: any song, any style, any key. And you’ll get a healthy dose of insider...

Learn the basics of Waltz, Fox Trot, and Swing dancing this spring at SRTC – Moultrie! This personal enrichment course is open to anyone, SRTC enrollment is not required. To register and pay online: www.southernregional.edu/ED or contact Cole Posey: 229-217-4257 | cposey@southernregional.edu Southern Regional Technical College 800 Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA, 31788

In Bainbridge, contact: Susanne Reynolds Director of Economic Development The Charles H. Kirbo Regional Center 2500 E. Shotwell Street Bainbridge, GA 39818 O: (229) 243-3011 sreynolds@southernregional.edu In Moultrie, contact: Kristen Heatter Business and Industry Services Specialist 800 Veterans Parkway North Moultrie, GA 31788 O: (229) 217-4185 kheatter@southernregional.edu In Thomasville, contact: Ruby Barron Administrative Assistant for Economic...

Make sure you are ready to hit the road safely. Schedule your Driver’s Education course today! For more information about course dates, times, locations, and pricing, please visit our Economic Development Course Calendar or call an Economic Development representative nearest you. Bainbridge Office: Susanne Reynolds Director of Economic Development The Charles H. Kirbo Regional Center 2500 E. Shotwell Street Bainbridge, GA 39818 O: (229)...

Join us for ServSafe Certification and ServSafe Manager courses in January and February! For more information about course dates, times, locations, and pricing, visit our Economic Development Calendar or call the Economic Development representative nearest you. For more information about course dates, times, locations, and pricing, please visit our Economic Development Course Calendar or call an Economic Development representative nearest you. Bainbridge Office: Susanne...

On Tuesday, November 19, the inaugural Pharmacy Technician Program cohort at SRTC-Bainbridge received their certificates of completion. Pharmacy Technicians assist Pharmacists in dispensing prescription medication to customers or healthcare professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for Pharmacy Technicians has been growing steadily for over a decade, and is projected to continue to grow at a steady rate nationwide. "Healthcare is always growing so as the...

The office of Economic Development SRTC – Tifton recently hosted a Holiday Cake Decorating course on Thursday, November 14. The participants learned: A buttercream icing recipe Making and tinting buttercream icing Crumb layer/finishing layer of icing Wilton tips, using piping bags Christmas tree cake (2 options) technique, finishing touches For more information about future Cake Decoring classes, please contact: Kelly Daniell: (229)...

Register now for Economic Development Tifton’s, SAT ACT Test prep course. Teenagers can get a boost before they sit for the exam! Particpants will receive classroom instruction, a handy take-home workbook, and practice with an experienced instructor, all proven to increase student test confidence and outcomes. Register now by visiting https://southernregional.edu/economic-development/course-registration.

Drive team performance to achieve unity and fulfill objectives. Grow your team-building expertise in coaching, mentoring, collaborating, delegating, managing conflict, providing performance feedback and creating effective stakeholder relationships. Build a better team! #StartHere For more information, contact Kelly Daniell, Director of Economic Development - Tifton: 229.391.2635 or email kdaniell@southernregional.edu. To register and pay online: www.southernregional.edu/ED