Economic Development Blog

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Southwest Georgia in countless unpredictable ways. In Tift County, the Office of Economic Development at SRTC-Tifton moved quickly to answer one of the most pressing concerns: Young students who found themselves without a classroom. As a part of their fall semester reopening plans, Tift County Schools designated three contingency levels: Green, meaning no to low risk of spread Yellow, meaning minimal to moderate risk of spread Red, meaning...

The Office of Economic Development at SRTC-Tifton is seeking part-time instructors with at least three years’ experience in the following areas: Driver's Education American Heart Association- CPR, First Aid and Basic Life Support Hand lettering Cake Decoration Digital Marketing American Sign Language Motivational Speaking Youth Courses Forklift Certification OSHA If you are interested, please contact Kelly Daniell, Director Economic Development at...

September is Suicide Prevention Month. The Economic Development Division has teamed up with Nicole Dempsey, Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) with the Department of Veteran Affairs North Florida and Southwest Georgia, to offer a FREE Training to the SRTC community. Nicole Dempsey, LCSW is a Suicide Prevention Coordinator (SPC) with the Department of Veteran Affairs NF/SG. As a SPC, Dempsey provides suicide prevention information to the community as part of the VA’s #1 Initiative- To...

At Southern Regional Technical College, we understand the need for customized training courses that adhere to your busy schedule. Contact us to discuss flexible training options for your employees that meet your business needs.

With SRTC’s Mobile Welding Lab, your employees can receive on-site welding training at your business. Call us today to schedule the mobile welding lab!

Recently, the second cohort of the Pharmacy Technician Program at SRTC-Bainbridge received their certificates of completion. Students completing the program were Virginia Gray of Blakely, Michelle Borden of Iron City, Kenya Johnson of Donalsonville, Mickeya Crawford of Bainbridge, Shana Richardson of Cairo, and Jahna Paige Richardson and Marley Bailey, both of Colquitt. Pharmacy Technicians assist Pharmacists in dispensing prescription medication to customers or healthcare...

In an effort to support our communities, business and industry, and individuals in this time of need, we’re offering FREE access to several self-paced online, basic soft-skills courses that encompass a variety of topics useful in any work environment. Whether you’re looking for a job or simply want to improve your skills to remain a valuable part of your current work team, SRTC has a wide variety of professional development and training options available for you. The training we...

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