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On Wednesday January 29, 2020, Georgia Power donated a truck retired from its fleet to Coastal Pines Technical College’s (ELAC) Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Certification program. The ELAC is an eight-week training program designed to enhance the skills of those seeking a career as a lineworker in the energy industry. During the course, students are taught general electrical safety skills, construction and skilled trade (CAST) test prep and commercial driver’s license (CDL)...

Recently, the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation received several generous donations from Okefenoke REMC. Dewayne Johns of Okefenoke REMC presented Dr. Glenn Deibert, President of CPTC with two checks at a local board meeting. One of the checks for $2,000 will be directed toward the General Scholarship program, and a second check for $2,000 will be directed to the Electrical Lineworker Program. In addition, Okefenokee also donated $2,500 worth of tools to be given directly to...

James Willis, Area Manager of Georgia Power presented a $15,000 check to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation on Thursday, January 9, 2020. These funds will be allocated to providing scholarships to students in need of financial assistance. Each semester, students are encouraged to apply to the CPTC Foundation to be awarded scholarships and grant monies. The Foundation prides itself on being able to meet a student in that place of need and help push them toward their...

November 11, 2019 02:45 PM The Trustees of the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation recognized William H. Gross as the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Service Award at the recent Technical College Foundation Association of Georgia yearly Leadership meeting held recently in Savannah. Mr. Gross has a passion for developing his community as seen evident by his very kind donation to Coastal Pines Technical College. For many years Mr. Gross has been an advocate for...

The Family of John P. Pike The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation hosted its annual John P. Pike Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, October 25, 2019. There were twenty three teams who participated and helped raise money for student scholarships. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support of our students. Our community partners continue to show up and show out to ensure that higher education is an option for everyone – even those who may not think...