SRTC Billiards Academy Instructor Competes in Vegas

The week of August 12-16th, 2019, Southern Regional Technical College employee Emilda Gargar-Jones participated in the World Amateur Pool Association International Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ms. Gargar-Jones contributed to their success by winning her matches and her team progressed through the third round. Out of 268 international teams, Emilda and her team placed 65th. Ms. Gargar-Jones helps referee student pool tournaments at the Bainbridge campus in the Student...



Pharmacy Tech Classes Coming to Bainbridge.

Beginning on October 1st, 2019, the Southern Regional Technical College’s (SRTC) Division of Economic Development in Bainbridge will launch an exciting hands-on career training opportunity. Dr. Amy Ryan will be heading up an eight-week long Pharmacy Technician Program at SRTC- Bainbridge. Dr. Ryan has been training technicians for over a decade in Thomasville, but fall of 2019 will be the first opportunity to take part in the program in Bainbridge. Pharmacy Technicians assist...



Southern Regional Technical College Nominates Georgia-Pacific for Georgia Manufacturer of the Year

Each year, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) celebrates industry partners by nominating local businesses for the Manufacturer of the Year award. This year, in conjunction with Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW), the SRTC-Bainbridge Economic Development Division proudly nominated Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs for the prestigious award. The Manufacturer of the Year nomination incorporates several criteria including economic impact on Georgia and workforce excellence....



Issac King Commits to Evoqua at Project Purpose Signing Day

Last week, Isaac King committed to a position with Evoqua Water Technologies after completing a two-week boot camp this summer!



POUND Comes to Bainbridge

The Economic Development Division at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is excited to announce the addition of POUND: Rockout Workout to its 2019 Summer Continuing Education schedule. Classes will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday during the month of May, June (excluding the first week), and August. To better accommodate the busy schedule of the community, classes will take place after work from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the upstairs aerobics room of the Student Wellness Center...



Local Artist Kris Young to Offer Painting Courses in Bainbridge

Southern Regional Technical College’s Economic Development Division is pleased to announce an Introduction to Painting (Acrylic) course with artist Kris Young. The 4-day class will be held at the SRTC-Bainbridge Student Wellness Center on March 5, 7, 12, and 14, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Instructor Kris Young began painting in his teen years. At that young age, his middle school art teacher recognized his artistic talent. Later, he was accepted to the Chattanooga Center for Creative...



Relax and Rejuvenate with Yoga Classes at SRTC Bainbridge.

The Economic Development division at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) is excited to announce the addition of Yoga to its 2019 Spring Continuing Education schedule. Classes begin on February 4, and will be offered every Monday and Wednesday during the month of February. To better suit the busy schedule of the community, the classes will take place after work from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs aerobics room of the Student Wellness Center at SRTC...



SRTC representatives graduate from the Georgia Academy for Economic Development

The Board of the Georgia Academy for Economic Development announces graduates from the 2018 Region 10 Multi-Day Training Program. Class participants represented a number of professional and non-professional economic development fields, including elected officials, public servants, business leaders, educators, and social service providers from 10 counties in Southwest Georgia. The Academy provided each of the graduates an opportunity to gain a unique understanding of the complexities of...



Southern Regional Technical College Opens Student Wellness Center to Community Membership.

As Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) grows its presence in Bainbridge, the college is making some of its facilities more accessible to the community. The Student Wellness Center of SRTC’s Bainbridge campus provides a state-of-the-art fitness center, gymnasium, suite of classrooms, meeting space, cafe, bookstore, game room, and common area for SRTC students, faculty, and staff. Student Wellness Center Coordinator, KaCee Holt, says that the school is committed to providing students...



What is Economic Development?

Most likely, when the term economic development is overheard, the immediate rationale is for you to think about a business expansion, capital projects, or industry. While all of those are correct, they do not fully define what economic development is at the local level for our technical colleges. Right here in Moultrie-Colquitt County there is a vital, valuable resource available to our entire business and industry community that many individuals are not fully aware of, and that is...



Cole Posey Named Director of Economic Development for SRTC-Moultrie

Cole Posey Named Director of Economic Development for SRTC-Moultrie Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) recently named Cole Posey Director for Economic Development for the Moultrie Campus. “It is my pleasure to welcome Cole to the Economic Development Division of Southern Regional Technical College. His background, experience, and enthusiasm will provide a fresh approach to the economic development activities at the Moultrie location,” commented Dennis Lee, Vice President...



SRTC to Offer Pharmacy Technician Class

Through a new partnership with online healthcare education provider Heath Ed Today, Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) will begin offering a Pharmacy Technician Program in October. The new program is a non-credit offering and is delivered through SRTC’s Economic Development Department. “This new program is a good example of how the Economic Development Unit at Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) fulfills its purpose. The Pharmacy Directors at the major hospitals in the...