Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025–2026 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) and Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. Demya Gibson, a Healthcare Billing & Coding Specialist student from Waycross, has been named the 2025–2026 CPTC GOAL Winner, and Penny DiLorenzo, Surgical Technology Program Director from Waycross, has been named the 2025–2026 CPTC Rick Perkins Award Winner. The GOAL and Rick...

Coastal Pines Technical College proudly congratulates Lieutenant Jonathan Chancy on being named the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) 2024 Police Supervisor of the Year for District 5. This prestigious honor is awarded to a full-time, sworn supervisory officer who exemplifies outstanding leadership, dedication, and service to both their department and community. The award recognizes individuals who not only strengthen their teams and enhance departmental operations but also...

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Local Board of Directors recently received 100% Board Certification and was given the 100% Club Award at the Fall TCSG Leadership Conference in October. For a local board member to become certified, he/she must complete four mandatory workshops, 1 elective workshop, 2 mandatory activities and eight additional elective activities. The CPTC Local Board of Directors is made up of 9 members from the CPTC service delivery area. All current board...

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,...

Savannah, Ga.--The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the 2025 graduates of its Senior Leadership Academy (SLA), a rigorous professional development program designed to prepare emerging leaders from across Georgia’s 22 technical colleges and the system office for senior-level positions in technical education. The Senior Leadership Academy equips participants with the skills, insights, and experiences needed to lead effectively within TCSG’s dynamic,...

Coastal Pines Technical College is proud to recognize Ralph Hickox as its 2025 Alumni of the Year. A 1992 graduate of Altamaha Technical Institute, now Coastal Pines Technical College, Hickox earned an Associate of Applied Science in Air Conditioning Technology and an Advanced Commercial Refrigeration Certification. His technical training became the foundation for a career that has spanned more than 30 years, blending skilled trades, entrepreneurship, and public service. From his...

Regina Reddish, a Wayne County Adult Education student, has been chosen to represent Coastal Pines Technical College at the Dinah Culbreath Wayne EAGLE Leadership Institute March 9-11, 2026. The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in adult education classes and programs. EAGLE is the first statewide program in the nation that recognizes and rewards excellence among students enrolled in adult education programs. This student...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce that it has 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 prestigious award is the highest honor presented at the conference and recognizes the college whose local board and foundation board demonstrate outstanding leadership, engagement, and commitment to excellence. Metrics for the...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is excited to announce that November is Free Application Month. Whether applying online or in person at any of CPTC’s seven campus locations, the $25 application fee will be waived throughout the entire month of November. Students interested in applying online can use the code FREEAPP26 when completing their application at https://www.coastalpines.edu/admissions/apply-now. Coastal Pines Technical College offers more than 150 programs across...

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...