SAVANNAH, Ga. – Two Savannah Technical College students were awarded the Tools of the Trade Scholarship to purchase tools for their program of study from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) South Atlantic Chapter.

Construction Management student Zebulon Floyd and Air Conditioning Technology student Juan Rivas were selected to each receive $1,000 for this the statewide scholarship. The students were recognized at the 2019 Annual Gala & Project Achievement Awards on June 11, 2019 in Atlanta, Ga.

With eight years of military service, Floyd started the Construction Management program in January 2019 soon after he separated with an honorable discharge. He has a bachelor’s of science in health and physical education from Alabama State University and worked as an occupational therapy assistant in the U.S. Army.

“I’ve always wanted to have my own business,” said Floyd, who has already set up an LLC. “I wanted to put my dream into action and took the leap to train for a new career.” He looks forward to renovating and remodeling houses and starting his own business once he completes the program next summer.

Rivas currently works as a machinist at Mitsubishi Power Systems and has previous experience working as a mechanic technician and a manufacturing technician in Puerto Rico. He enjoys working with electricity and HVAC.

“This scholarship is very helpful for students to give them better chances to work.” Rivas said many companies ask if you have your own tools when you are interviewing for a job in HVAC.

Both students had their wish list of tools ready. Floyd planned to use his military discount when purchasing construction equipment to make the scholarship go a little further.

The Tools of the Trade Scholarship is awarded for the purchase of program required tools, uniforms, equipment, and or/supplies to a currently enrolled part‐time or full‐time student in good academic standing. Applicant must be enrolled in a TCSG certificate, diploma, or degree program that publishes a required list of tools, uniforms, equipment and/or supplies necessary for completion of the program. This scholarship does not cover textbooks, office supplies, etc.)

The scholarship funds will be paid through reimbursement (with proof of purchase) or directly to an approved equipment vendor on behalf of the student.

About CMAA South Atlantic Chapter (SAC) Scholarships 

The Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter is an organization dedicated to leading the growth and acceptance of professions in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry that can add significant value to the entire design and construction process, from conception to ongoing operation. To promote CMAA’s objectives, the South Atlantic Chapter is offering academic scholarships to full‐time students pursuing a related degree to architecture, engineering, or construction management. The Construction Management Association of America South Atlantic Chapter, awards these scholarships to qualified students to help them defray the costs of pursuing a degree in one of these disciplines.

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1948 | June 20, 2019

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

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College has selected Steven Cisneros as its Military Outreach Coordinator. He will coordinate a variety of initiatives enabling current and former military personnel, as well as their family members, to enroll in the college, graduate, and engage in careers with our local industries and businesses.

Cisneros has experience as an operations manager and military veteran with more than two decades of experience collaborating with multiple levels of management and diverse cultural audiences. He recently worked as an operations specialist for Fort Stewart with Lakota Solutions, LLC. He has also worked as an Operations Manager II for Gulfstream Aerospace, Operations Support Specialist at Fort Stewart, and was the 3^rd Infantry Division G3 Operations Sergeant Major at Fort Stewart, GA prior to retiring from the military.

He is a graduate of multiple military schools including U.S. Army Ranger School. He has an Associate of Science in business administration and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Homeland Security from Troy University.

The College has the highest military-affiliated enrollment in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). One in four STC students is a veteran, active duty service member or a military dependent/spouse. For the past three years, the College has been ranked the top Best for Vets public technical and career college in the U.S. by Military Times.

For more information about military services or enrollment, visit www.savannahtech.edu/military or contact Cisneros at (912.443.4155 or scisneros@savannahtech.edu).

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1947 | June 18, 2019

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

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Major General Thomas M. Carden, Jr. will deliver the commencement address at Savannah Technical College’s 2019 graduation at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, in the Johnny Mercer Theatre at the Savannah Civic Center.

Savannah Tech has awarded more than 400 degrees and diplomas for students that completed coursework from fall 2018 through spring 2019. Also, more than 460 GED diplomas have been earned during that time. Savannah Tech expects 265 degree, diploma and GED recipients to participate in graduation.

Major General Carden, Jr. was appointed by Governor Kemp in January of 2019 as the 43rd Adjutant General, Georgia. He is responsible for directing, coordinating, organizing and stationing the Army and Air National Guards of the State of Georgia, the Georgia State Defense Force and federal and state civilians, ensuring their readiness to perform state and national missions.

During his career, he has held a number of key positions in the Army and Georgia Army National Guard. Most recently, he served as Deputy Commanding General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Multi-National Division Southeast (Romania). He previously served as the Georgia Army National Guard Commanding General, chief of staff, deputy chief of staff for operations, and deputy chief for personnel.

In 2005, he deployed to Iraq with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Major General Carden’s military decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, and the Parachutist Badge.

Major General Garden graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Ga., with a Bachelor of Science in history.  He later earned a Masters of Arts in human resource management from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo., and a Master of Science in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College.

The College has the highest military-affiliated enrollment in TCSG. One in four STC students is a veteran, active duty service member or a military dependent/spouse. For the past three years, the College has been ranked the top Best for Vets public technical and career college in the U.S. by Military Times.

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#1946 | May 10, 2019
Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu