#1413 | September 25, 2013

Commercial Truck Driving students may now have more financial assistance

SAVANNAH – Students may register for ‘Mini-Mester’ classes at Savannah Technical College beginning October 1. These classes will start on October 17 and last through the end of fall semester (December 11).

During the condensed semester, students may take select classes in programs like accounting, paralegal studies, electrical utility technology, air conditioning, certified nurse aide, commercial truck driving and dental hygiene. Students may take online classes including Introduction to Computers (COMP1000), Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development (EMPL1000) and Administrative Law (PARA1215). Some general education classes are also available during the mini-mester.

The College’s nurse aide certificate at the Savannah, Effingham and Liberty campuses prepares students with classroom training and clinical experience to care for patients in various settings. CNAs work in nursing care facilities, community care facilities for the elderly and home health care services.

The technical certificate of credit for Commercial Truck Driving may be earned during the fall mini-mester and qualifies students to test for a commercial truck-driving license (CDL). Commercial Truck Driving classes are offered at the Effingham (2890 Hwy 21 South, Rincon, 31326) and Liberty (100 Technology Drive, Hinesville, 31313) campuses.

Commercial Truck Driving students who are receiving the HOPE Grant may also be eligible for additional financial assistance from Georgia’s Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG) Award. To qualify, the student must be admitted to the College, enrolled in the program and receiving the HOPE Grant for the same term. The fixed SIWDG award amount for one term only for CTD is $1,000. HOPE GED Grant, HOPE Grant, and SIWDG Award can be awarded in the same term, if all other eligibility requirements are met. High school students in dual enrollment programs are not eligible for the SIWDG Award.

Early Childhood Care/Education and Practical Nursing students receiving the HOPE Grant are also eligible for a SIWDG award up to $500 per term for nine or more credits or $250 per term for less than nine credits.

 

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Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

#1412 | September 24, 2013

SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College has selected Brendan Ferrara as its Dean of Business and Technology. Ferrara will lead coordination and supervision of the quality technical programs that include Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management, Marketing, Paralegal Studies, and Computer Information Systems. Prior to this position Ferrara was STC’s department head for the Logistics, Marketing Management and Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Programs.

Ferrara has a history of showing great dedication to the local community sitting on multiple boards including VisitSavannah, The Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council and the Maritime Logistics Education Task Force Board. He also regularly consults with area businesses on product development and promotional strategies.

In 2010, Ferrara was awarded the Savannah Technical College Rick Perkin’s Instructor of the Year Award and the College Foundation’s Community Star Award. In 2009, he received the Savannah Area Tourism Leadership Council Member of the Year Award.

Ferrara received a bachelor’s of business administration in marketing and management from the University of Cincinnati, College of Business Administration and holds a master’s in business administration from Georgia Southern University.

Savannah Technical College’s Business & Technology Division offers programs that prepare students for careers in business and technology related fields including accounting,computer information systems and CISCO, marketing, paralegal studies and more. The division’s faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the classroom, making learning a richly rewarding and engaging experience.

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Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

#1411 | September 19, 2013

SAVANNAH – Savannah Technical College will observe Literacy Week with activities for its adult education students during September 23-27, 2013. The College will engage in Literacy Week by promoting Fast Track Fridays, celebrating its official recognition as a Charter Member of the National Adult Education Society and hosting a GED Essay Contest.

Fast Track Fridays will assist students at the Savannah campus who need to finish only one or two tests or need to get enough points on the total test to pass before the end of the year. Due to the current test ending on Dec. 31, 2013, enrollment is currently only available for those who have started the GED test and need to finish. Accommodations are being made to expedite the GED admission process for students in Bryan, Liberty and Effingham counties. A transcript evaluation is required for admission.

The National Adult Education Society (NAES) is a national honor society that provides meaningful recognition to deserving adult education students, to improve student employment opportunities, to develop student ambassadors for local adult education programs and to create adult education awareness with school administrators and state legislators. Savannah Technical College became a member of the NAES this fall.

In conjunction with Literacy Week, Savannah Technical College will host a GED Essay Contest for existing students from September 23-24, judging will be held on Sept. 25, with the winner announced on Sept. 26. Students will write on the subject “What the GED means to me” and the winner will receive STC merchandise. Students are encouraged to participate whatever their level or degree program in which they are enrolled.

More than 780 million of the world’s adults (nearly two-thirds of whom are women) do not know how to read or write, and between 94 and 115 million children lack access to education. In the United States, one-fifth of the adult population cannot read well enough to function successfully as workers, parents, and citizens.

Georgia has 1.2 million citizens over the age of 18 who have less than a high school education. That is 18% of Georgia’s adult population. Among that number, there are 32 counties where 30% or more of the adult population does not have a high school education. That number increases when combined with the number of teens who drop out of school.

Savannah Technical College teaches adult education classes in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties with multiple locations in each community. For information, contact Adult Education at 912.443.5446 or visit www.savannahtech.edu/AdultEducation and look for the GED Computer-Based Testing Registration Information link.

Adult Education (GED) Information: 912.443.5446

Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

#1410 | September 10, 2013

SAVANNAH – Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU), Savannah State University (SSU) and Savannah Technical College (STC) are collaborating to host “3 Colleges 1 Cause: Supporting Our Troops” from 5PM until 9PM, on Friday, September 20, at Forsyth Park.

The free event is open to the public and will include games, food vendors, military displays, music from a local band and DJ, along with a showcase of the three colleges highlighting various departments and student organizations.

A portion of vendor proceeds from the event will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project (WWP). Founded in 2003, WWP’s purpose is to raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured service members aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.

AASU, SSU and STC have been collaborating to support community activities since February 2013. The first two events included Blessings in a Book bag, a food drive for schoolchildren in need of food and a Spring Cleanout activity with proceeds going to Goodwill.