WAYCROSS, GA (3/25/26) — Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) announced today that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools designation and has been recognized as a Gold-level institution. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® Schools designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 3,200 organizations participated in the Military Friendly® survey. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were developed in...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to recognize three graduates of its Registered Apprenticeship Program through the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pathway in partnership with Jeff Davis County EMS. James Beasley, Niya Dove, and Amber Rushing have successfully completed the program, demonstrating dedication to their training and a strong commitment to serving their community. CPTC’s Registered Apprenticeship Program provides students with a unique opportunity to earn...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to recognize James Byron “Gage” Milsom, a junior at Brantley County High School, for his outstanding progress in the college’s Dual Enrollment Welding program. Through the program, Gage is gaining valuable hands-on experience and industry-recognized credentials. By the end of his junior year, he will have earned the Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) and the Gas Metal Arc Welder TCC. In the coming...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) has announced the promotion of Kimberly Burgess to Vice President for Economic Development, recognizing her leadership, extensive higher education experience, and strong track record of connecting education with workforce and industry needs. Burgess brings more than 22 years of experience in higher education, with expertise spanning workforce development, apprenticeship expansion, enrollment strategy, student success, and community engagement. In her...

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation has received a $4,000 donation from the Rayonier Community Fund to support the college’s Forestry Program. The funds will be used to assist with supplies and other programmatic expenses, ensuring students have access to the tools and resources needed for hands-on learning. The CPTC Forestry Program is based on the Waycross campus and prepares students for careers in one of Southeast Georgia’s most vital industries. In addition to...

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...

The Satilla REMC Foundation has generously donated to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation, strengthening scholarship support for students across the college. The contribution includes $10,000 for the CPTC Foundation’s general scholarship fund and an additional $10,000 designated to support students enrolled in the Electrical Lineworker Program. The general scholarship funds will assist students in a wide range of programs by helping offset educational expenses such as...

Brunswick, GA — Landrise, a Brunswick-based company, has donated $25,000 to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation to support students pursuing careers in the construction industry. The contribution will provide both immediate scholarship assistance and long-term funding through the establishment of a new endowment. Of the total donation, $20,000 will be used to create the Landrise Endowment, which will sustain the Landrise Scholarship for future generations of students....

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation is proud to announce a $10,000 donation from the Georgia Power Foundation, supporting scholarships for students facing financial barriers to education. The donated funds will be used to assist students with tuition, fees, books, and other program-related needs, helping ensure they have the resources necessary to complete their training and enter the workforce successfully. The donation was presented by Dialo Cartright, Coastal Pines...

Coastal Pines Technical College is proud to announce Eugenia Evans, English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Instructor on the Waycross Campus, as the recipient of the Adult Education Teacher of the Year award. Evans was selected for her exceptional dedication to student success and her unwavering commitment to supporting English language learners through high-quality instruction and personalized support. As an ESOL instructor, she plays a critical role in helping students build...

Coastal Pines Technical College Dual Enrollment Spotlight: Cash Carter Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to spotlight Cash Carter, a distinguished Dual Enrollment student and senior at Ware County High School. Cash’s involvement in Dual Enrollment began long before he enrolled in his first college course. Growing up, he attended information nights, helped with recruitment events, and watched his mother, CPTC’s Director of Secondary Initiatives, guide high school students...

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...