Economic Development Blog

The Office of Economic Development at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) – Bainbridge is planning to present a Leadership Workshop that will leverage the expertise of one of their own, Business Management Instructor and Program Chair Denik Revels. Revels graduated from Thomas University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. She serves on the Alumni Board of Governors for Thomas University. “Strong Leadership allows people...

Most people are familiar with plumbers who come to their home to unclog a drain or install an appliance. In addition to these activities, however, professional plumbers install, maintain, and repair many different types of pipe systems. For example, some systems move water to a municipal water treatment plant and then to residential, commercial, and public buildings. Other systems dispose of waste, provide gas to stoves and furnaces, or supply air conditioning. Pipe systems in power plants...

Beginning February 1, SRTC-Bainbridge will host an Aerobics and Conditioning class for the community at the state-of-the-art SRTC Student Wellness Center. The class will be conveniently held during lunchtime on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, beginning at noon and ending by 12:45 pm to help employees get back to work on time. For only $50 a month, participants will have access to 12 workouts with Ms. Kristi Bulger, one of southwest Georgia’s top fitness...

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...