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...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Sharon A. Craw Legacy Fund, a $10,000 endowed fund created in memory of Sharon A. Craw to provide support for students pursuing careers in Nurse Aide and Practical Nursing at Coastal Pines Technical College. The fund was established by Craw’s family following her experience receiving hospice care during the final weeks of her life. During that time, the family was especially impressed by the...

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation is making a significant investment in hands-on workforce training with the purchase of a 2016 41M Altec Bucket Truck for the college’s Electrical Lineworker program. The addition of the bucket truck will provide Electrical Lineworker students on the Baxley Campus with valuable opportunities to train on equipment commonly used in the electrical utility industry. By incorporating industry-relevant equipment into the classroom and lab...

Anneliese Lightfoot, a local Glynn County real estate agent, has established the Trade Futures Fund through the Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation with a $5,000 founding gift to support students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. Mrs. Lightfoot created Trade Futures out of a belief in the value of skilled trades and the opportunities they provide. Through the fund, she hopes to support students who are motivated to learn a skill, willing to work hard and eager to build a...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation is inviting golfers, businesses, and community supporters to participate in the John P. Pike Memorial CPTC Scholarship Golf Tournament, scheduled for Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Okefenokee Country Club. The annual tournament brings together community and business leaders, Coastal Pines supporters, and golf enthusiasts for a day of fun and friendly competition while raising funds to support Coastal Pines Technical College...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Anne Ritch Miller Endowment Fund, a permanent scholarship endowment created through a generous $25,000 gift from Mark Miller of Jesup in memory of his beloved wife, Anne Ritch Miller. The endowment will provide annual scholarship support to Coastal Pines Technical College students pursuing their educational and career goals. Through this gift, Anne's legacy of service and dedication to others...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Johnson of Glynn County to its Board of Trustees. Johnson currently serves as Operations Manager for Wallenius Wilhelmsen and brings more than 29 years of experience in finished vehicle logistics and automotive supply chain management. Throughout his career, he has held numerous leadership positions within the logistics industry, including Brunswick Port Operations Manager and Brunswick Port...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation recently awarded two WaveMaker Scholarships during the second WaveMaker New Student Orientation event held on the Jesup Campus. The $500 scholarships were presented to students who previously participated in Dual Enrollment at Coastal Pines Technical College and have chosen to continue their educational journey through the WaveMaker Program. The scholarship recipients include: Reese Walker, Pierce County High School Alexandra...

The Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation recently awarded its first WaveMaker Scholarships during the inaugural WaveMaker New Student Orientation held on the Waycross Campus. Four students were selected as the first recipients of the $500 scholarships, which are designed to support students as they continue their educational journey at Coastal Pines Technical College. The inaugural WaveMaker Scholarship recipients are: Carter Mattox - Pierce County High School...

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation has received a $35,000 donation from the Terry Thomas Foundation, continuing its longstanding support of students in Glynn County through the Terry Thomas Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial assistance to Glynn County students attending Coastal Pines Technical College, helping to reduce the cost of tuition and other educational expenses as they pursue workforce-ready careers. The Terry Thomas Foundation,...

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...