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Anneliese Lightfoot, a local Glynn County real estate agent, has established the Trade Futures Fund through the Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation with a $5,000 founding gift to support students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Mrs. Lightfoot created Trade Futures out of a belief in the value of skilled trades and the opportunities they provide. Through the fund, she hopes to support students who are motivated to learn a skill, willing to work hard and eager to build a...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation is inviting golfers, businesses, and community supporters to participate in the John P. Pike Memorial CPTC Scholarship Golf Tournament, scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Okefenokee Country Club. The annual tournament brings together community and business leaders, Coastal Pines supporters, and golf enthusiasts for a day of fun and friendly competition while raising funds to support Coastal Pines Technical College...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Anne Ritch Miller Endowment Fund, a permanent scholarship endowment created through a generous $25,000 gift from Mark Miller of Jesup in memory of his beloved wife, Anne Ritch Miller. The endowment will provide annual scholarship support to Coastal Pines Technical College students pursuing their educational and career goals. Through this gift, Anne's legacy of service and dedication to others...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Johnson of Glynn County to its Board of Trustees. Johnson currently serves as Operations Manager for Wallenius Wilhelmsen and brings more than 29 years of experience in finished vehicle logistics and automotive supply chain management. Throughout his career, he has held numerous leadership positions within the logistics industry, including Brunswick Port Operations Manager and Brunswick Port...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation recently awarded two WaveMaker Scholarships during the second WaveMaker New Student Orientation event held on the Jesup Campus. The $500 scholarships were presented to students who previously participated in Dual Enrollment at Coastal Pines Technical College and have chosen to continue their educational journey through the WaveMaker Program. The scholarship recipients include: Reese Walker, Pierce County High School Alexandra...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation recently awarded its first WaveMaker Scholarships during the inaugural WaveMaker New Student Orientation held on the Waycross Campus. Four students were selected as the first recipients of the $500 scholarships, which are designed to support students as they continue their educational journey at Coastal Pines Technical College. The inaugural WaveMaker Scholarship recipients are: Carter Mattox - Pierce County High School...

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation has received a $35,000 donation from the Terry Thomas Foundation, continuing its longstanding support of students in Glynn County through the Terry Thomas Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial assistance to Glynn County students attending Coastal Pines Technical College, helping to reduce the cost of tuition and other educational expenses as they pursue workforce-ready careers. The Terry Thomas Foundation,...

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...

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...

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,...