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Pictured (L) Donald Thompson, Account Manager-Industrial Sales, Snap-on Tools and Jesus Gonzalez,(R) Electronics Technology Instructor at Coastal Pines Technical College On February 10th, 2022, Snap-On Industrial donated new hand tools to Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) through the CPTC Foundation. These tools will be used in the Electronics Technology lab on the Waycross Campus. Thomas Wesley, Dean of Academic Affairs -Technical and Industrial programs, states “We appreciate our...

2022 GOAL and Rick Perkins Award Winners Chosen for Coastal Pines Technical College Congratulations are in order for the 2022 GOAL and Rick Perkins Award winners for Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC). Ashley Dowling, a resident of Long County, was selected as the 2022 GOAL (Georgia’s Occupational Award of Leadership) Winner for Coastal Pines Technical College. The Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) is a program of the TCSG that recognizes and pays respect to...

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...

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (Jan. 7, 2022) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation today announced a new scholarship and endowment program to invest in the next generation of Georgia’s commercial fishermen. The “Georgia Commercial Fishing Sustainability and Resilience Endowment “and the “Georgia Commercial Fishing Scholarship,” funded by DNR’s Coastal Resources Division (CRD), will aid Coastal Pines Technical College...

On The Green Salon and Day Spa in St. Mary’s recently made a donation of two facial machines to the Cosmetology program at Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC). These two machines will be used by instructors to help current and future students with learning techniques that are being performed in the field by local professionals. “Special Thanks to the “On the Green Salon and Day Spa” in St. Mary’s for their donation of two facial machines to the Cosmetology program at CPTC....

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation recently received a $1,000 donation from the Golden Isles Association of REALTORS and Multiple listing Service, Inc. This donation was generously given to the CPTC Foundation to be allocated to the general scholarship fund. This fund is in place to provide students in need of assistance with the costs associated with their education. For more information on the CPTC Foundation or to make a donation, please visit www.coastalpines.edu or...

The Satilla REMC Foundation donated $10,000 to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation. Their donation will be used toward scholarships for the Electrical Lineworker Program. The funds will be used to directly support the students and costs associated with the program, including tuition, books and supplies. Satilla REMC made another $10,000 donation to the general scholarship fund as well. This donation will help any student at Coastal Pines who needs additional financial...

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) celebrate this year’s National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the importance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs to growing Georgia’s skilled workforce. All 22 technical colleges, including the system office, serve as registered apprenticeship sponsors making TCSG the largest registered apprenticeship network throughout the state. From mechatronics to medical care, TCSG has served more...

Barbara Richardson has been chosen as the 2021 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) delegate to represent Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC). Ms. Richardson is an Adult Education student on the Alma campus. She will go on to represent CPTC and Bacon County at the EAGLE Leadership Institute in March. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in adult education classes and programs. EAGLE is the first...

Last week, the Technical College Foundation Association (TCFA) announced Coastal Pines Technical College’s (CPTC) Foundation as receiving the designation of “Role Model Board.” 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. Coastal...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) was recently ranked the #3 online community college in the nation by Online Schools Guide. Not only does this distinction come as an exciting win for Coastal Pines, but also for the state of Georgia. Coastal Pines was the #1 rated Georgia school on the Top 10 list indicated by Online Schools Guide. Online Schools Guide ranked the community colleges based on searching accredited Community Colleges offering online or hybrid degree programs. They first...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes their newest Trustee, Dr. Edie Baxley from Appling County. She joins the CPTC Foundation Board of Trustees as the first-ever representative from Appling County. Larry Paulk Chairman of the Board of Trustees feels that Dr. Edie Baxley will be a great addition to the Board of Trustees and will bring focus to the Appling County area. Dr. Baxley will serve a 4-year term on the Board of Trustees. CPTC Foundation Trustees...