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The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation recently received a $20,000 donation from the Terry Thomas Foundation that will be allocated to the Terry Thomas Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will continue to be used for Glynn County students who are attending Coastal Pines Technical College. The Terry Thomas Foundation, located in Glynn County on Sea Island, was established in 2004. Ms. Thomas passed away in 2011, but her Foundation continues to have a powerful impact on...

The CPTC Foundation is proud to announce four new additions to the CPTC Foundation Board of Trustees! The CPTC (Coastal Pines Technical College) Foundation is pleased to announce four new additions to the CPTC Foundation Board of Trustees! Mr. Jay Lassiter is a lifelong resident of St. Mary's where he founded a small business called IDS Alarm Services. He currently still owns and operates this business that serves Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. He sits on several local...

The Rayonier Community Fund recently awarded the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation with a $2,000 donation. This donation will assist with supplies and other programmatic expenses for the CPTC Forestry Program.The Forestry Program is currently taught on the Waycross campus and the Basic Timber Harvesting certificate can be earned at Pierce, Appling, and Charlton County High Schools through the dual enrollment program. For more information on the CPTC Foundation or the...

ESL/Civics students enrolled in Coastal Pines Technical College's Adult Education Program have successfully completed a course focused on American civics and government as part of their English as a Second Language (ESL) studies. This self-paced course prepared 10 ESL/Civics students to pass the naturalization test and officially become United States citizens. ESL/Civics classes are specifically designed to teach essential U.S. history, government structure, and civic responsibilities...

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Coastal Resources Division donated $25,000 to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation. This donation will be used for the scholarship and endowment program that was created in January of 2022 to invest in the next generation of Georgia’s commercial fishermen. Students who are entering into the college’s Basic Commercial Fisherman Program can qualify for financial assistance from this scholarship by the CPTC Foundation to...

Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students and staff, CPTC will be extending the campus closure due to the winter weather event through Friday, January 24th. We will resume normal business operations on Monday, January 27th. CPTC encourages everyone to follow local weather updates and heed advisories from emergency management officials in your community for travel safety. For the latest updates on Coastal Pines Technical College operations, visit www.coastalpines.edu.

In anticipation of severe weather conditions from the incoming winter storm. The safety of our students, faculty, and staff remains our top priority. Important Details for Students and Staff: Campus Operations: All campuses will close early beginning at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21st and will remain closed on Wednesday, January 22nd. Reopening: Updates regarding campus reopening will be communicated through official CPTC channels, including the website, email, and social media,...

Each semester Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) recognizes students who have accomplished high academic achievement through the President’s List, Dean’s List and the Academic Achievement Award. The President's List recognizes full-time students who earned a semester GPA of 4.00 and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. The Dean’s List recognizes CPTC students enrolled full time who have earned a semester GPA of 3.75 - 3.99 out of a possible 4.0 and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0...

On January 8, 2025, the Satilla REMC Foundation donated $20,000 to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation. The donations were given for two separate areas within the college. One $10,000 check will be used toward scholarships for the Electrical Lineworker Program to directly support the students and costs associated with the program, including tuition, books, and supplies. The second $10,000 donation was made to the general scholarship fund to assist any student at Coastal...

Mr. Eric Mathis, an Adult Education Instructor on the Waycross campus, has been nominated for Adult Education Teacher of the Year at Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC). His dedication to adult literacy and math education, particularly in diverse settings like the CPTC Waycross Campus and the Ware County Jail, is truly commendable. Mr. Mathis’s work is making a significant impact on the lives of his students, helping them not only achieve their High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) diplomas...

Waycross, GA— Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) in partnership with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is celebrating Apprenticeship Week in Georgia (November 17-23, 2024) by the value of Registered Apprenticeship Programs have in developing a skilled workforce for Southeast Georgia. This year’s Apprenticeship Week celebrates Georgia’s historic investment in apprenticeships through the High Demand Apprenticeship Program (HDAP), which has led to unprecedented growth...

Dr. Jim Helms, a mathematics instructor on the Waycross campus, has been named as the 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction winner for Coastal Pines Technical College. Dr. Helms has been employed as an instructor with the college for thirteen years. He started with Okefenokee Technical College is December 2011 and continued working for the college after the merger in July 2014. Dr. Helms was nominated by a fellow instructor who had this to say about him,...