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Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce its 2026-2027 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) and Rick Perkins Award (RPA) local winners. Nicholas Cicciari, a Respiratory Care student on the Waycross Campus, has been named the College's GOAL Student of the Year, while Anthony Pearce, Welding and Joining Technology instructor on the Hazlehurst Campus, has been selected as the College's Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. The winners were recently surprised with...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) celebrated an exciting milestone on Thursday, October 29, with a Topping Out Ceremony for the new Health Science Building on the Jesup Campus. The ceremony brought together local officials, community partners, College leadership, faculty, and staff to recognize the progress of this important project. CPTC Interim President Amanda Foreman and Local Board Chair Kurt Davis addressed attendees during the ceremony, expressing their appreciation for the...

Lonnie Roberts, Immediate Past President of Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC), was recently honored with a retirement resolution by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) during its October 19, 2026, meeting in Savannah, Georgia. The resolution recognized Roberts for his distinguished career spanning more than four decades of public service, including more than 25 years dedicated to technical education. Throughout his career, Roberts demonstrated a...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce that the CPTC Foundation Board of Trustees has once again received the prestigious Role Model Board designation at the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) Fall Leadership Conference in October. This marks the 17th year the CPTC Foundation has earned this recognition, highlighting the continued dedication, leadership, and commitment of its Board of Trustees to supporting students and advancing the mission of Coastal Pines...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce that its Local Board of Directors has once again earned 100% Board Certification and received the prestigious 100% Club Award at the Technical College System of Georgia's (TCSG) Fall Leadership Conference in October. The 100% Club Award recognizes local boards whose members have successfully completed all required certification activities. To become certified, each board member must complete four mandatory workshops, one elective...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce that it has once again been awarded the Leadership and Excellence in Attendance and Dedication (LEAD) Award at the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) annual Leadership Conference held in Savannah. This marks the second consecutive year Coastal Pines has received the prestigious award, following its first win in 2025. The LEAD Award is the highest honor presented at the conference and recognizes the college whose Local...

Three Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) students have been awarded the Robert Stokes Memorial Scholarship to support their education and career goals in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) field. John Harris, Brian Stafford, and Khang Cao are currently enrolled in the HVAC program at CPTC's Waycross Campus under the instruction of John Davis. Each student was selected to receive the scholarship, which honors the memory of Robert Stokes and his passion for helping...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026–2027 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) and Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding students and instructors who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and dedication to technical education. The GOAL program recognizes exceptional technical college students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and a...

For Jayden Jones, the journey to a career in healthcare began before she even graduated from high school. Through early planning, determination, and a commitment to her goals, she made the most of the opportunities available at Coastal Pines Technical College and is now preparing to begin the next chapter of her career in surgical technology. Jayden began her journey at Coastal Pines Technical College as a high school junior through the Dual Enrollment program. Recognizing the value of...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation has announced that the John P. Pike Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament originally scheduled for Friday, October 9, has been postponed to Friday, November 6, due to inclement weather and worsening conditions at the golf course. The decision was made to prioritize the safety and experience of golfers, sponsors, volunteers and guests while ensuring the tournament can be enjoyed as planned. “We appreciate the continued support of our...

Goodwill Southeast Georgia is strengthening workforce development across the region with a combined $25,000 investment supporting Savannah Technical College, Ogeechee Technical College, and Coastal Pines Technical College through its Change Round-Up for Education campaign, a customer-supported initiative. The investment was made possible through donations from shoppers who chose to round up their purchases during Goodwill's Change Round-Up for Education campaign. Combined with a matching...

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation is pleased to announce a $10,000 donation from the Georgia Power Foundation to support scholarships for Coastal Pines Technical College students. This latest contribution continues Georgia Power Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting students at Coastal Pines. The organization has provided previous scholarship support to the CPTC Foundation, helping students overcome financial barriers and continue their education and...