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By John Eden STAFF WRITER The Press-Sentinel Several key messages emerged from the recent regional summit on the impact of education and workforce issues on economic development. The importance of early education to career success, the value of some kind of postsecondary education, and the need to communicate to students that good jobs are available at home with the right training were among the key points that presenters emphasized in the meeting at the Coastal Pines Technical...

NAHUNTA, Ga., September 29, 2025 — Okefenoke REMC recently made a $7,000 investment in education and workforce development with a donation to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation. The monies support the CPTC Electrical Lineworker Certificate program’s supply and equipment needs, and scholarships for students enrolled in the lineworker certification program. “We are incredibly grateful to Okefenoke REMC for their generous $7,000 donation to the CPTC Foundation,”...

Three Rivers Regional Library System: Your Best Study Partner Outside Coastal Pines Technical College Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Three Rivers Regional Library System (TRRLS) to expand student access to Respondus, the secure online testing platform used for proctored exams. Beginning this semester, CPTC students can now complete Respondus-required assessments at any TRRLS branch. This initiative offers a convenient solution...

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...

Coastal Pines Technical College graduate Preston Harper is proving just how far a technical education can take you. A native of Waycross, Harper began his journey through the Dual Enrollment program at Coastal Pines while still in high school. By the time he graduated, he had already earned his diploma in Auto Collision Repair, a credential that gave him a valuable head start on his career. During and after high school, Harper gained hands-on experience working with McVeigh’s Collision...

Atlanta, Ga.--The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) today announced that its college police departments—serving 88 campuses across 22 colleges—have achieved full State Certification through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. This marks the first time in the nation that police departments within a statewide college system has simultaneously earned this accreditation. “This is a proud and unprecedented moment not only for our system but for the state of...

Waycross, GA – Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is pleased to announce Free Application Week from July 21 through July 27, 2025. During this special week, new students can apply to any of CPTC’s programs free of charge, either online or in person at any of the College’s seven campus locations. Applicants who apply online should enter the promo code "FALL2025" at checkout to waive the standard application fee. Coastal Pines offers more than 150 programs in fields like...

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...

The CPTC Foundation recently hosted the 10th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament at Dorchester Hunting Preserve in Midway, Georgia. A special thanks goes out to the Lock Stock and Barrel Sponsors of the event – International Auto Processors, Cogdell and Mendrala, and a Special Supporter of CPTC. Congratulations to the winners of the Sporting Clays Tournament. Bracket A Winners: 1st Place - JM Miles Construction 2nd Place - Cogdell and Mendrala - Team 1 3rd Place - Enviva Biomass...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Registered Apprenticeship Program through the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) pathway by several outstanding students in partnership with Satilla REMC. Congratulations are in order for Glenn Dobbins and Joshua Landon Braddock, who have officially completed the program. Special recognition also goes to Houston Kennison, Walker Rowell, and Hayden Wright (not pictured), who have likewise...

During the current fiscal year FY25, The Technical College System of Georgia Office of Adult Education (TCSG OAE) launched an intensive “Earn your GED in 3 Days” initiative in various parts of the state. This initiative aims to provide adult learners across our 13-county service delivery area the chance to successfully earn their HSE/GED diploma in 3 days. Coastal Pines Technical College’s (CPTC) Adult Education Program was selected as one of five Adult Education Programs in Georgia...

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Office of Adult Education has selected Coastal Pines Technical College as an adult education service provider for the upcoming multi-year competitive grant cycle! This grant will begin on July 1, 2025, and end on June 30, 2029. This grant award provides federal Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funding along with state matching funds to support the following adult literacy programmatic activities: Adult Basic and Secondary...