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Columbus Technical College (CTC) proudly hosted the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) along with presidents from other technical colleges, TCSG Commissioner, and system office staff on July 31. The gathering included key committee meetings followed by a comprehensive tour of CTC’s campus. Attendees explored the recently renovated Culinary Arts Center,…

Columbus Technical College, one of 22 institutions that make up the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated reveal of a new official mascot named Thrasher. CTC is the 13th TCSG college to brand with an official mascot. Thrasher is a charismatic character embodying the college’s values and will…

In recent nationwide press, the Lowes Foundation declared Columbus Technical College (CTC) as one of the first Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant recipients. According to the Lowe’s Foundation, the US faces an acute skilled trades workforce crisis with 85% of contractors reporting trouble finding skilled workers and an estimated 546,000 new skilled tradespeople needed on top…

On July 27, 2023, the Lowe’s Foundation announced that Columbus Technical College (CTC) has been selected from hundreds of applicants to receive grant funding as part of the Foundation’s investment in skilled trades training infrastructure through the Gable Grants program. CTC will use the grant funding to expand its reach with a new mobile unit…

Dollar General Foundation monies earmarked for Integrated Education and Training (IET) Program Columbus Technical College is proud to announce it has been awarded a $9,000 grant from the national Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Monies from the grant will be used for the Integrated Education and Training (IET) Program through Columbus Tech’s Adult Education Division. IET…

On May 27, 2021, leaders from Columbus Technical College and Troy University came together to clear the way for an easier path to educational success for students from both institutions. Fifty courses from Columbus Tech will now seamlessly transfer to Troy. The majority of the classes are in the general studies/core curriculum area like algebra,…

Columbus Technical College is pleased to introduce its virtual website assistant, or chatbot, ALPHIE. ALPHIE’s name came from a campus-wide contest where faculty, staff, and students submitted their naming suggestions along with an explanation of why the name was chosen. After reviewing nearly 70 entries, nursing student Rachel Schoenholz’s ALPHIE came out on top. In…

UPDATE May 12, 2021 Columbus Technical College dental hygiene instructor Amber Brazile has been named one of the Top Nine technical education instructors in the state! The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced the nine finalists during a Facebook Live session on May 10. The statewide winner for the Rick Perkins Instructor of the…

Columbus Technical College has been named one of the top online colleges in Georgia by the national educational ranking organization, EDsmart. Only fully accredited colleges and universities were included in the evaluation process. The rankings are based on factors such as affordability, graduation, and retention rates. “This ranking and recognition of quality online instruction reflect…

December 2020 Columbus Technical College celebrated its students with a unique graduation ceremony on December 15 at the Columbus Civic Center. Out of an abundance of caution, there were be many COVID restrictions in place including no guests inside, a limited number of graduates participating in person with social distancing measures, temperature checks, and the…

Monday, January 11 marked the first day of a special course conducted by the Columbus Technical College Adult Education division and other community partners. The new community project known as Truth Spring TradeSchool started its first day of class in the Fox Community Center at 3750 5th Avenue. After a brief kick-off ceremony, 21 residents…

 Columbus Technical College is helping students and their families get connected to some much-needed technology. The college has installed dozens of WiFi Rangers™ in strategic spots all across its six-county service area. The Rangers can extend Wi-Fi signals for up to a half-mile and with today’s teaching and learning platforms being so reliant on the…

Melvin Gary, Jr. of Phenix City, Alabama graduated from the air conditioning technology program at Columbus Technical College in 1994. His skills and knowledge led him to build a successful enterprise – Tempstar Service Company, LLC. Tempstar has been in business for 14 years. Gary and his wife Kai thought long and hard about how…

Columbus Technical College was the first college in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to have a student test for the newly-implemented HiSET exam and is now congratulating not one but two HiSET graduates. Twenty-two-year old Zvi Hare and 19-year-old Madelyn Peed of Columbus received their HiSET diplomas on November 2nd. Hare scored a perfect score in Social Studies and…

The Columbus Technical College Foundation awarded 20 scholarships to more than 50 students.

All 16 students in 2020 cohort passed difficult national exam on first attempt

2016 KIA Optima Rolls in to Columbus Tech Auto Technology Bay

Columbus Technical College is proud to welcome Dr. Dahmon King as its new Dean of Professional and Technical Services. Dr. King started at Columbus Tech on September 1 after serving as the program coordinator for both the industrial technology department and 3D Systems University at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He also…

Eighty-five dollars and forty cents may not sound like a lot to some people but for 41-year-old Laketta Harris of Columbus, it made a world of difference. The $85.40 meant Harris was able to walk across the stage at Columbus Technical College’s spring commencement ceremony in January knowing her cap, gown, and graduation fee were…

Every student in the 2020 co-hort passed the national exam on the first try!

Columbus Technical College has been named one of the best online community colleges in the state of Georgia.

Virtual signing of articulation agreements mean CTC graduates can easily transfer more than 20 associate degrees

Those who earned the certificates will be armed with the basic skills necessary to improve their marketability in today’s job market.

Dozens of Columbus Tech students looking to earn their high school equivalency will now have the technological access to be successful.

Dollar General Foundation monies earmarked for Adult Ed program

Emergency account grew significantly with generous gift from Wells Fargo

Atlanta, GA – The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has announced an innovative program designed to prepare more Georgians with the modern technology skills necessary for careers utilizing cloud technologies. The Cloud Academy will address the state’s growing need for workers with cloud computing skills while developing a steady pipeline of talent for Georgia businesses.…

January 23 was a night of positivity and pride as hundreds of Columbus Technical College students walked across the graduation stage to receive their hard-earned credentials.  A total of 608 students met the qualifications for graduation and 856 credentials were awarded. These new graduates are entering the workforce or continuing their education armed with the knowledge…

Columbus Tech faculty, students and staff, partnering industries, Chamber officials, and special guests came together recently to celebrate the Department of Labor apprenticeship program offered to students enrolled in Georgia's technical colleges.  Nearly 40 people came to Columbus Tech for a brief program and refreshments to recognize the wildly successful offering and learn what is in store…

Atlanta, GA—The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has announced the Career Plus High School Equivalency (HSE) pilot, an exciting new program for out-of-school youth and adults without a high school diploma to earn a state-issued high school equivalency credential in Georgia. The Career Plus HSE pilot will allow students to combine previously earned credits…

Presidents of two Georgia colleges were surrounded by enthusiastic faculty and staff Thursday as they signed a historic articulation agreement in Columbus.  Columbus Technical College students earning associate degrees from nearly three dozen different academic programs will now be able to transfer their degree in pursuit of a bachelor’s at Georgia Military College.*  The arrangement is…

In high school, 20-year old Jesus “Xavier” Gonzalez of Harris County excelled in sports and was an overall whiz kid – especially when it came to math and science.  He always had a passion for building, puzzles, and finding solutions to problems.  Xavier, as he likes to be called, could have attended virtually any big-name…

Congratulations are in order for the Radiologic Technology class of 2019!  The class has successfully passed the certification examination with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.  Every student is either employed or continuing their education here at Columbus Tech.   

More people are graduating from Columbus Technical College, finding jobs in their chosen fields, and paving their way toward successful futures.  The latest data provided by the Technical College System of Georgia shows Columbus Tech is not only meeting all of its primary benchmarks but, in many cases, is far exceeding those goals.  One of…

Columbus Technical College is pleased to announce the promotions and hiring of several key positions, including its president.  At their monthly meeting on October 3, the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia confirmed former Interim President Martha Ann Todd will be the President of Columbus Technical College, effective immediately.  Todd was named…

Columbus Technical College is celebrating the graduation of its first class of IET, or Integrated Education and Training, students.  While taking their high school equivalency classes, four Adult Education students also focused on industrial fundamentals through the IET program.  Those skills included Forklift Safety, CPR First Aid, and OSHA safety.  Students earned certifications in each of the disciplines over the intense…

With daily advances in healthcare and an increasing number of communities that cater to senior populations and those with disabilities, people are living longer while enjoying great quality of life.  Career opportunities are plentiful for those who want to help plan and manage senior living and long-term care for our nation’s aging population.  To meet…

Columbus Technical College student Callie Rice of Harris County is the new Miss Collegiate America!  Running as Miss Rhode Island, Rice beat out 52 competitors at the June 29th pageant in Little Rock, Arkansas.  According to its website, the Miss Collegiate America Pageant provides "personal and professional opportunities for girls enrolled in a university, trade school,…

Columbus Technical College recently unveiled its renovated state-of-the-art machine tool technology and CNC manufacturing space to area employers and community partners.  Students studying CNC and Machine Tool technology are honing their skills on the best equipment available while being taught by faculty with real-world experience.  One way for Columbus Tech’s Machine Tool Technology students to…

Columbus Technical College student Leonard Kawi knows his major appliance stuff and now he has the medal to prove it.  Kawi earned the silver medal at this year's national SkillsUSA competition held recently in Louisville, Kentucky.  Silver Medalist Leonard Kawi The technical college students who competed on the national stage were all gold medal winners in their…

The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia has approved a small tuition increase at TCSG schools effective this fall.  The standard fees are not changing at this time. The per hour tuition rate will be $100 per credit hour, replacing the current $89 per hour that has been in place since 2014.  Even…

Students seeking an affordable, career-ready educational pathway will soon have more options from which to choose.  Starting this fall, Georgia’s technical colleges will offer even more diplomas and certificates associated with the tuition-free HOPE Career Grant.  There are now 17 high-demand fields that qualify – up from 12.  They range from automotive to computers, construction,…

Columbus Technical College will hold its spring commencement exercises at 7:00 p.m. at the Columbus Civic Center this Thursday, June 13.  An estimated 330 students have met the qualifications needed to walk across the graduation stage. Thursday’s ceremony marks the final graduation where President Lorette Hoover will serve as the leader of the institution.  Hoover…

For Immediate Release                 The 2019 GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) student at Columbus Technical College, Victoria Moushon of Harris County, has conquered her share of challenges in the 20 years she’s been on this earth.  A victim of bullying, health scares, and worrying about whether her father would survive a life-threatening diagnosis, the double-major…

Cameron Pearce, a 12th grader at Harris County High School, won first place in the 2019 Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW) student design contest in the ninth through twelfth grade category. Pearce was presented with a $500 scholarship check at the annual MAW luncheon at the Georgia International Convention Center Thursday while thousands looked on, including…

Columbus Technical College is proud to announce it has been recognized as the ninth best community college in Georgia for online associate degree obtainment.  The ranking comes from the SR Education Group, a leading online education research resource.  Each community college highlighted on the Georgia list was ranked based on several important factors including retention…

March 25, 2019: Approximately 30 members of the Greater Columbus Home Builders Association (GCHBA) visited Columbus Technical College Thursday to learn how these two organizations can strengthen their working relationship and better serve the community. According to its website, the Home Builders Association is a nonprofit trade association that represents the construction industry in Muscogee,…

Every member of Columbus Technical College’s current class of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) has set themselves up for future success by passing a rigorous exam administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).  The Obstetrics/Gynecology assessment was the second of two required tests that measure a student’s knowledge and skills in sonography. The…

Victoria Moushon of Harris County may be only 19 years old but she already has a long life of learning experiences behind her.  The 2019 GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) student for Columbus Technical College is working toward her General Studies and Health Sciences degrees in hopes of one day entering the College’s rigorous…

Columbus Technical College has been recognized for being one of the best colleges for veterans, active and retired military students and their dependents.  For the sixth consecutive year, the College has earned the distinction of being named a Military Friendly® School.  The designation comes as a result of a rigorous survey and methodology that included…

Please note: Beginning December 10, 2018, all students' email access will be switching over from Gmail to Office 365. A document has been attached to show the process to access the new email inbox. All current students will also have access to their previous mailbox located within Gmail until June 2019 — these instructions are also…

If you or someone you know wants to earn his or her GED, the time has never been better.  That’s because the Adult Education Division of Columbus Technical College will be hosting a special Open House on Monday, December 3rd.  Anyone wishing to apply for free GED classes is welcome to stop by the first…

A leader in higher education information, resources, and rankings has recognized Columbus Technical College for offering one of the best online learning environments in the county. "In our seventh annual survey of online learning programs across the nation, we wanted to honor the colleges and universities that are providing innovative ways for students to complete…

On Thursday, September 13th, community members of Talbot County came together at the Talbot Family Connections to celebrate the new location for Adult Education classes provided by Columbus Technical College. This was not just a ceremony to cut a ribbon but a moment where Talbot County and Columbus Technical College came together to serve all who…

Deserving Columbus Technical College students and generous donors were the stars of the show at the annual REACH for the Stars scholarship event on August 30.  An estimated 230 people packed the College's McCaulley Auditorium.  Some 80 students were awarded scholarships in dozens of program areas to include:  nursing, dental hygiene and assisting, automotive technology,…

Twenty-four year old Samantha Cook of Harris County was raised with the belief that you should always help those who need it.  The 2011 dual enrollment graduate of Columbus Technical College’s certified nurse assisting program and Harris County High School is taking that conviction all the way to Haiti.  Her father Sam is an instructor…

Columbus Technical College respiratory care technology student Trey Brown has been named the Technical College of Georgia's (TCSG) first runner-up in its annual Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition.  The system reports an annual enrollment of approximately 150,000 students.  The announcement came during an annual conference in Atlanta that features the top students from…

The weekend of April 6th – 8th was a big one for students with the Columbus Technical College Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (a.k.a. Future Business Leaders of America).  That’s because they represented their school in competitions against 15 other technical colleges at the annual State PBL event. Contests included: accounting, medical assisting, criminal justice,…

Congratulations are in order for the Columbus Technical College SkillsUSA® team for bring home ten medals in the recent statewide competition!  The students earned three gold, four silver, and three bronze medals at the March 22-24 event in Atlanta.                Gold medal winners are Robert Scott for cabinetmaking, Logan Williamson for criminal justice, and Terry…

Students, faculty, and staff at Columbus Technical College already know their school is tops but thanks to several recent data-driven recognitions, that positivity will be even more widespread. That’s because major college review organizations have positioned Columbus Technical College in their top rankings. In it’s latest online and print magazine publication, The Knowledge Review named…

Columbus Technical College announced​ ​today​ ​that​ ​it​ ​has​ ​earned​ ​the​ ​2017-2018 Military​​ ​​Friendly​®​​ ​School​ ​designation.​ This is the 5th year in a row the College has been honored with this distinction. During the last fiscal year, Columbus Technical College served 911 students through VA benefits. That’s about 20 percent of the entire student population. “The…

Columbus Technical College is proud to announce its 2018 winners for the college and adult education students of the year. The 2018 GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) winner for Columbus Technical College is 23-year-old respiratory care technology student Trey Brown of Columbus. Brown and his wife, fellow GOAL finalist and respiratory care student Jessica…

Four Columbus Technical College students have been selected as the college’s finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Melissa Summers, coordinator for the Columbus Technical College GOAL program. Chosen are:  Diequindre Boggs of Muscogee County (Respiratory Care Technology), husband and wife Trey and Jessica Brown of Muscogee County (Respiratory Care Technology),…

Georgia grant offering free tuition expanded to include additional high-demand industries HOPE Career Grants available in Jan. 2018 to qualified students in high demand fields: aviation, automotive, construction, electrical line work and logistics Atlanta and Columbus, Ga. – Gov. Nathan Deal announced this week that beginning in January 2018, the state will expand the HOPE…

Columbus Technical College will be rolling out the red carpet in recognition of Veterans Day with a special ceremony on November 9th at 11:00 a.m.  The event will take place in McCaulley Auditorium in the Patrick Hall building on the main Manchester Expressway campus. We hope you can enjoy us for this important tribute. The…

Callie Rice of Fortson is a force to be reckoned with. The 18-year-old home school graduate and ninth out of ten children is a full time Columbus Technical College student and was recently named the 2018 Miss Georgia Collegiate America. While she was still being home schooled, Rice earned college credit in public speaking, music…

Christmas came early for the faculty and students in Columbus Technical College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program. That’s because the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) along with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography have reconfirmed the DMS’s five-year programmatic accreditation. This is big news for students, faculty,…

Nearly 60 Columbus Technical College students will take center stage at a major scholarship event this Thursday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m. in McCaulley Auditorium at the Columbus Technical College campus on Manchester Expressway. For the first time in the 56-year history the college, Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc. is hosting what they intend to…

Columbus Technical College welcomed the entire Columbus community to its Manchester Expressway campus for its annual “Back 2 School BASH” from 6 – 8PM on Wednesday, August 2nd. This family-friendly event was held in the Carl Patrick Hall building and courtyard. There was plenty of free food, fun, live music, games and school supplies for…

The first fundraiser dinner by Columbus Technical College's culinary arts students was a huge success. On June 27, the Columbus  culinary arts students and faculty chefs put their talents where others’ mouths are. The students oversaw every aspect of a six-course fundraiser dinner –from soup to nuts. The culinary arts students. Top Row (l to…

Columbus Technical College would like to congratulate the approximately 500 students who recently met the qualifications to graduate in June. That number included dozens of GED graduates – most of whom are continuing their education as Columbus Tech college students. Graduates walking in during the June commencement ceremony processional.   Loved ones filled the Civic…

Twenty-five-year-old Rachell "Chelly" Johnson of Columbus will soon be getting a huge break from the heat of Georgia while experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity. That's because the 2016 Columbus Technical College biology graduate and current computer networking specialist student will be heading to the Juneau Icefields for eight weeks as part of an in-depth, on-site…

Columbus Technical College and Valdosta State University have entered into a partnership designed to increase the number of West Georgians pursuing and earning advanced training and education. The signing of the Pathways Program last Wednesday made VSU the first University System of Georgia institution of higher education to sign articulation agreements with all 22 colleges…

The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12 industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. These industries were identified by Governor Nathan…

Rebecca Marston, a twelfth grader at Harris County High School, had lunch with Governor Nathan Deal on Thursday. Marston won first place in the 2017 Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW) student design contest in the 9th through 12th grade category. She received a $500 scholarship check presented by Governor Deal at the MAW awards luncheon held…

  Students representing 15 different program areas at Columbus Technical College did their home school proud at the recent Georgia SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta. The competitors brought home 13 medals during the event held at the International Convention Center in late March. This included four gold medals for first place finishes. Those students will go on to…

The financial stress of college tuition just got easier for four Columbus Technical College students. These four Radiologic Technology students are the latest recipients of the Fred Aranas Scholarship. Each of them will receive an extra $550 per semester to help pay for their education. In order to be considered for the scholarship, each student…

He’s known for unforgettable quotes like “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” and “Don’t count the days, make the days count. But little did the man behind those quotes, Boxer Muhammad Ali, who died last year know that his powerful words were shaping a local boy into a man who is taking the…

Columbus Technical College paralegal student 24-year-old Caroline Dalton of Columbus has an extra 250 dollars in her educational expense account thanks to a special scholarship sponsored by the Columbus Lawyers Educational Foundation, Inc. The Foundation’s Treasurer Jerry Watts of Page, Scrantom, Sprouse, Tucker & Ford, P.C., presented Dalton with a check during the February meeting…

The local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has stepped up in a big way to offer financial assistance to several Columbus Technical College students. At a special presentation on January 26, the Alphas handed over a check for $3,000 to help seven students pay their spring semester tuition. The fraternity established a criteria…

Of the estimated 3,000 students currently enrolled at Columbus Technical College, 45-year-old single mom Melissa Forsythe stands out as the best-of-the-best and, as such, has been named the College’s GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) winner for 2017. Forsythe is scheduled to graduate in spring of this year with her associate’s degree in dental hygiene…

Merriam-Webster defines a trailblazer as a person who makes, does, or discovers something new and makes it acceptable or popular. That term couldn’t be more fitting for two ladies who will be prominently featured at Columbus Technical College’s graduation ceremony Thursday, January 26 at 7PM the Columbus Civic Center. Fifty-one-year-old Mary Woyke will be among…

While she’s only been a full time instructor in the Columbus Technical College’s Adult Education division for a short three years, Heather Morgan’s influence is wide-reaching and her passion for helping others is contagious. For those reasons – and several others – Morgan has been named the winner of Columbus Technical College’s Rick Perkins/Tim Justice…

The 2017 EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) winner for Columbus Technical College, Natalie Miller of Columbus, is the picture of poise, grace, and gratitude. And when one hears her story, those attributes become even more amazing. This 35-year-old mother was in the grasp of severe drug addiction for eight years. Her addiction led…

For the fourth year in a row, Columbus Technical College has been officially designated a 2017 Military Friendly® School. Approximately 21 percent of the student body at Columbus Tech consists of veterans, military spouses and/or dependents, active duty and retirees. The College offers dozens of transferable programs with plenty of financial aid opportunities including VA…

Columbus Technical College always has something to brag about and now its Local Board of Directors is getting its turn. That’s because for the seventh consecutive year, the board has earned 100% certification. Columbus Technical College is one of only two colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia that have earned this accolade since…

Columbus City Councilman Walker Garrett had no idea what to expect when he walked in as a special guest for the recent meeting of the Columbus Literacy Alliance – an organization where he served as Chair until sworn in as a city councilor. The Literacy Alliance works in partnership with Columbus Technical College to provide…

Columbus Technical College, along with its 21 sister colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is offering help to the thousands of students recently displaced by the closing of for-profit school, ITT Technical Institute. While the nearest campuses to Columbus are in the Metro Atlanta area, faculty and staff at Columbus Tech stand…

Twenty-six year old Meagan Cauley of Valley, Alabama will soon be adding a much-needed $250 to her education expense account. That’s because Cauley is the latest Columbus Technical College dental hygiene student to win the Emile T. Fisher Foundation Scholarship. As part of her application requirements, Cauley had to write an essay explaining her commitment…

Columbus Technical College would like to congratulate the following 22 students for making the President’s List last semester. The President’s List represents students who earned a perfect 4.0 GPA while enrolled in a full load of classes (at least 12 hours). Way to go! The Columbus Technical College President’s List honorees for summer semester 2016…

Dozens of students from various programs in Columbus Technical College’s Division of Health Sciences and Nursing were the stars of their shows recently. Students who successfully completed their program requirements in Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Surgical Technology, Radiologic Technology, and Medical Coding were treated to pinning ceremonies while loved ones looked on. In all, about…

Several dozen students were honored at Columbus Technical College recently by either successfully completing their GED testing and/or earning their certification in ESL (English as a Second Language). The students hail from all over the Columbus Tech six-county service area, including a group of Army officers from Fort Benning’s Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation…