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Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) has announced the promotion of Kimberly Burgess to Vice President for Economic Development, recognizing her leadership, extensive higher education experience, and strong track record of connecting education with workforce and industry needs. Burgess brings more than 22 years of experience in higher education, with expertise spanning workforce development, apprenticeship expansion, enrollment strategy, student success, and community engagement. In her...

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation has received a $4,000 donation from the Rayonier Community Fund to support the college’s Forestry Program. The funds will be used to assist with supplies and other programmatic expenses, ensuring students have access to the tools and resources needed for hands-on learning. The CPTC Forestry Program is based on the Waycross campus and prepares students for careers in one of Southeast Georgia’s most vital industries. In addition to...

Each semester Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) recognizes students who have accomplished high academic achievements 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...

The Satilla REMC Foundation has generously donated to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation, strengthening scholarship support for students across the college. The contribution includes $10,000 for the CPTC Foundation’s general scholarship fund and an additional $10,000 designated to support students enrolled in the Electrical Lineworker Program. The general scholarship funds will assist students in a wide range of programs by helping offset educational expenses such as...

Brunswick, GA — Landrise, a Brunswick-based company, has donated $25,000 to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation to support students pursuing careers in the construction industry. The contribution will provide both immediate scholarship assistance and long-term funding through the establishment of a new endowment. Of the total donation, $20,000 will be used to create the Landrise Endowment, which will sustain the Landrise Scholarship for future generations of students....

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation is proud to announce a $10,000 donation from the Georgia Power Foundation, supporting scholarships for students facing financial barriers to education. The donated funds will be used to assist students with tuition, fees, books, and other program-related needs, helping ensure they have the resources necessary to complete their training and enter the workforce successfully. The donation was presented by Dialo Cartright, Coastal Pines...

Coastal Pines Technical College is proud to announce Eugenia Evans, English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor on the Waycross Campus, as the recipient of the Adult Education Teacher of the Year award. Evans was selected for her exceptional dedication to student success and her unwavering commitment to supporting English language learners through high-quality instruction and personalized support. As an ESOL instructor, she plays a critical role in helping students build...

Coastal Pines Technical College Dual Enrollment Spotlight: Cash Carter Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to spotlight Cash Carter, a distinguished Dual Enrollment student and senior at Ware County High School. Cash’s involvement in Dual Enrollment began long before he enrolled in his first college course. Growing up, he attended information nights, helped with recruitment events, and watched his mother, CPTC’s Director of Secondary Initiatives, guide high school students...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025–2026 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) and Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. Demya Gibson, a Healthcare Billing & Coding Specialist student from Waycross, has been named the 2025–2026 CPTC GOAL Winner, and Penny DiLorenzo, Surgical Technology Program Director from Waycross, has been named the 2025–2026 CPTC Rick Perkins Award Winner. The GOAL and Rick...

Coastal Pines Technical College proudly congratulates Lieutenant Jonathan Chancy on being named the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) 2024 Police Supervisor of the Year for District 5. This prestigious honor is awarded to a full-time, sworn supervisory officer who exemplifies outstanding leadership, dedication, and service to both their department and community. The award recognizes individuals who not only strengthen their teams and enhance departmental operations but also...

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Local Board of Directors recently received 100% Board Certification and was given the 100% Club Award at the Fall TCSG Leadership Conference in October. For a local board member to become certified, he/she must complete four mandatory workshops, 1 elective workshop, 2 mandatory activities and eight additional elective activities. The CPTC Local Board of Directors is made up of 9 members from the CPTC service delivery area. All current board...

Technical College’s (CPTC) Foundation as receiving the designation of “Role Model Board” at the Fall Leadership Conference in October. A Role Model Board is one in which all Trustees are actively engaged in the work of the board, through regular attendance at board and committee meetings, college and foundation events, participation in leadership activities, personal professional development, and fundraising on behalf of the board The CPTC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt,...