Savannah Tech Nursing student receives CCIA scholarship

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Cuyler Community Improvement Association, Inc. (CCIA) presented Savannah Technical College Practical Nursing Student Jamahria Wyche with the Ursuline B. Law Medical Scholarship. This $500 scholarship will be used for practical nursing program costs for Wyche.

CCIA members presented STC Practical Nursing student Jamahria Wyche with a scholarship this week. Left to right: Doni Cullens, STC Nursing Instructor; Rimina Lewis, STC Nursing Instructor; Jamahria Wyche, LPN student, Rebecca Joiner, CCIA president; Pamela B. Jones, CCIA secretary; Ursuline Dickey, CCIA vice-president; and Clara Elmore-Bain, CCIA executive-advisor.  The official name of the scholarship is the Ursuline B. Law Medical Scholarship.

This scholarship was named in honor of Law’s family’s dedication to medical service. It is funded with proceeds from the CCIA’s historic Charity Hospital and Training School for Nurses fund. CCIA has been supporting students with college scholarships for decades. This is the second donation the organization has given to STC Foundation this academic year.

CCIA is a long established 501.c.3 organization in the Savannah Chatham County area whose origins date back to 1979. At that time a group of neighbors took it upon themselves to improve the quality of life for their community. The main tenets of the organization are safety, sanitation, education, historical preservation and being good neighbors. The physical boundaries of Cuyler Community are: the south side of West Anderson Street to the northside of West 37th St.; the westside of MLK, Jr. Blvd. to the eastside of Ogeechee Rd./ Kolloch Sts.

STC scholarship funds are managed by the Savannah Technical College Foundation, a 501 (c)3 organization whose sole purpose is to raise private funds to support the mission of Savannah Technical College. Gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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#2136 | April 30, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Longtime education administrators establish scholarship at Savannah Tech Jenkins High School graduates

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Don and Karen Stewart have created a scholarship for Herschel V. Jenkins High School graduates that will attend Savannah Technical College. The Don and Karen Stewart Family Scholarship honors their parents by supporting students who are studying for careers in traditional trades including construction, drafting, air conditioning, electrical construction, welding, and historic preservation. The scholarship will begin with summer semester 2021.

“Privately-funded scholarships make a tremendous difference for our students,” said STC President Dr. Kathy Love. “This scholarship is very special because of Mr. Stewart’s history with our institution. Don and Karen Stewart share a continuing commitment to education that has lasted decades.”

Don was the principal of Jenkins High School 1981-1992. He is a 1961 alumnus of Jenkins and was named into the inaugural class of the Jenkins High School Alumni Hall of Fame in 2017. He was president of Savannah Technical Institute (now Savannah Technical College) for five years and retired from education in 2000. Karen served as a member (District 3) of the Savannah Chatham County Board of Education from 1987-1992 and as President of the Board from January 1993 – December 1998. 

“We believe in strong academics for all high school students,” said Don. “There are many paths to success and we want to encourage Jenkins graduates to experience technical education as a great option. Students can learn valuable skills for a lifelong career they love, complete an associate degree or transfer to an area university. These things are not exclusive to one another. We both know from personal experience technical education can sustain families with solid income for a lifetime. “

To qualify students must be graduates of Herschel V. Jenkins High School, starting their first semester at Savannah Technical College, have verified financial need and are studying in an eligible Industrial Technology programs.  The Stewart Family Scholarship will provide up to $3,000 per year to offset the cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies. Applicants will complete a STC Scholarship Application online prior to the start of their first semester.

More information about applying for scholarships at Savannah Technical College may be found at www.savannahtech.edu/Scholarships. To make a gift to the Don & Karen Stewart Family Scholarship at Savannah Technical College, visit http://bit.ly/SavTech_StewartFamilyScholarship

STC scholarship funds are managed by the Savannah Technical College Foundation, a 501 (c)3 organization whose sole purpose is to raise private funds to support the mission of Savannah Technical College. Gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

 

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#2135 | April 19, 2021

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

Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

How to Prepare for a Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exam

A preparation course (commonly referred to as a prep course) is a great way to help give you the confidence you need to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exam of your choice. Learn more below about what’s available for you at Savannah Technical College

What is the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam?

This is an exam on a specific Office program(Word or Excel for example) to earn a Microsoft Office Specialist certification. The exam will assess your competency in that specific Office program. Successfully passing the certification exam will demonstrates you have the skills needed to get the most out of Office.

How you will benefit from earning a Microsoft Certification?

  • Learn to use all of the features in the specific Microsoft Program
  • Be prepared to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification exam
  • Ability to have confidence in your skills and stand out among non-certified peers

Watch the video below to learn more about the value of Microsoft Certifications.

When and where can I take the MOS Prep courses?

Our MOS Prep courses are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register you’ll receive six (6) months to complete the course.

How long does it take to complete this course?

Our MOS Certification prep courses are online and self-paced so you can take it from the comfort of home. It’s also an open enrollment course which means you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

What Microsoft Office Specialist Prep Courses does Savannah Tech offer?

Whether it’s Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or Access, we have you covered. We even offer the ability to purchase the course with the exam voucher included.  See below for a full list of classes offered through the professional continuing education department at Savannah Tech.

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word 2019 Certification Training (Voucher Included)
Microsoft Word 2016 Certification Training (Vouchers Included)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel 2016 Certification Training (Vouchers Included)
Microsoft Excel 2019 Certification Training (Voucher Included)

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 Certification Training (Voucher Included)
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Certification Training (Voucher Included)

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access 2019 Certification Training (Voucher Included)
Microsoft Access 2016 Certification Training (Voucher Included)

Get started today and become closer to achieving your goals!

You’re equipped with the information you need to get started with achieving your career goal of becoming a MOS Certified professional. View our MOS prep courses above or click this link to browse available Microsoft Certification prep courses.

About Savannah Technical College Continuing Education

STC’s Professional Continuing Education Department provides short-term classes in both traditional and online classroom settings. Continuing Education classes do not require formal enrollment into the college. Courses cover a variety of skills and workforce development options that match both personal and professional development needs. For more details about other classes visit: http://www.savannahtech.edu/learn-now

Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Rachel Waldron selected as Savannah Tech’s 2021 GOAL Student of the Year

Rachel Waldron stands in courtroomSAVANNAH, Ga. – Paralegal Studies student Rachel Waldron has been selected as the 2021 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner for Savannah Technical College.

“Rachel balances the demands of school with a full-time job as a legal assistant and is one of the top performing Paralegal Studies students,” said STC Paralegal Studies Department Head Debra Geiger. “In addition to her grades, what I respect most about Rachel is her commitment to achieve her goals. I am very proud of her and the example she is setting for current and future paralegal students.”

GOAL honors outstanding students at each of the Technical College System of Georgia institutions. He will represent Savannah Tech at the statewide competition in April in Atlanta, where the statewide GOAL winner will be selected. The highly competitive process involves academic success, community engagement and public speaking. Winners are nominated by their instructors and selected after interviews with a panel of business and community leaders.

She works as a legal assistant at Dozier Law, P.C. in Rincon and was previously in the hospitality industry specializing in sales and front desk customer service for multiple hotel chains.

She is on track to graduate in early spring 2023 with an associate of science in Paralegal Studies. She is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Savannah Tech.

“Technical education is a hands-on learning experience, and that is the main reason why I chose to further my education at Savannah Technical College,” Waldron said. “It promotes independence and self-learning, tunes the student effectively and increases the student’s potential. Thanks to technical education, I am achieving my goals.”

Waldron takes Paralegal Studies courses virtually through STC’s Paralegal Online option. The program prepares students for a career in the paralegal profession. The knowledge and skills emphasized in the Paralegal Studies program include ethical obligations; research in state and federal law; legal correspondence preparation; family law matters; basic concepts of real property law; criminal law and procedure; civil litigation; substantive contract law; and wills, trusts, and probate. Paralegals, also called legal assistants, work closely with attorneys, judges, prosecutors, or public defenders. STC’s Paralegal Studies Associate Degree graduates have a 100% placement in field (AY2019) and are in demand with area law offices.

Paralegal Studies is open to adults, along with high school students through dual enrollment. Visit: www.savannahtech.edu/paralegal-online or contact Geiger at 912.443.5715 or dgeiger@savannahtech.edu for more information about the program or to start training for a career as a paralegal.

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#2134 | April 16, 2021

Business & Professional Services Advisor: Katrina Gore-Gray
912.443.5520 or kgray@savannahtech.edu

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

Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Joycelin Primus selected as Savannah Tech’s 2021 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year


EDITED: Joycelin Primus was named runner-up for TCSG Rick Perkins Instructor of the year 2021 (the state competition). Well done!!!!


SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College Barbering instructor Joycelin Primus has been selected as STC’s 2021 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. The Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction honors outstanding faculty members at each of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) institutions. She will represent Savannah Technical College in the virtual statewide competition.

“Mrs. Primus is a creative and innovative educator who is committed to providing the best educational experience possible for our students,” said STC President Dr. Kathy Love. “She has demonstrated professional excellence and service in the classroom, as well as in the local community. She has a passion for helping students achieve their dreams and goals for college, career, and life.”

Primus holds a Barbering Diploma and completed her Barbering Instructor Certificate Diploma from Central Georgia Technical College. She began her teaching career as a Barbering Instructor for Savannah Technical College in 2010, after having taught as an adjunct Barbering Instructor for four years at Central Georgia Technical College.

For the past five years, she and her students have collaborated to serve military veterans and other individuals in the community who are experiencing homelessness by providing barbering services at the Annual Savannah Stand Down for Homelessness event. She is an active supporter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Second Harvest. She has also assisted Rebuilding Together Atlanta in building a home for a family in need.

To promote education in her field, she serves as an Advisory Board Member for the textbook publisher of Milady, Cengage Learning. She serves as an advisor for SkillsUSA, and she is a member of the STC Faculty Senate. Additionally, she serves on TCSG’s Barbering Instructional Faculty Consortium Committee.

The Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year award has been an ongoing statewide event since 1991 and is designed to recognize technical college instructors who make significant contributions to technical education through innovation and leadership in their fields.  Formerly known as the Commissioner’s Award of Excellence, the Rick Perkins Award was renamed in memory and honor of Thomas “Rick” Perkins, an instructor at West Central Technical College, now West Georgia Technical College, who received the Commissioner’s Award of Excellence prior to his untimely death. TCSG provides oversight for the Rick Perkins Award program through the system office’s programming staff, the presidents’ Academic Improvement committee and the state planning committee.

Savannah Tech’s Barbering program prepares students to be on the cutting edge of men’s fashion and trends with training to test for licensure as a Professional Barber at Savannah Technical College. The Barbering Program features barbering services such as cutting, trimming, shampooing, styling hair, trimming beards and giving shaves. It is offered at Savannah Tech’s Savannah and Liberty campuses. For more information visit www.savannahtech.edu/Barbering.

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#2133 | April 15, 2021

Business & Professional Services Advisor: Katrina Gore-Gray
912.443.5520 or kgray@savannahtech.edu

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

 

Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Savannah Tech is recognized for excellence at 2021 SkillsUSA State Conference

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College was recognized for excellence at the Georgia 2021 SkillsUSA Post-secondary State Conference. Gold medal winners will go on to compete nationally at the SkillsUSA leadership and skills competition this summer.

Photos of 2021 SkillsUSA state medalists and honorees may be found on STC’s Facebook page.

Students won medals in ten competitions held virtually this spring: five gold, four silver, and one bronze. SkillsUSA is a national career and technical student organization/competition that annually serves more than 395,000 high school, college and post-secondary students–and their instructors–in technical, skilled and service-occupation instructional programs.

STC Business Management instructor and SkillsUSA advisor Rushe Hudzinski-Sero was named the Georgia Skills USA Advisor of the year. Hudzinski-Sero has been a SkillsUSA advisor at the College for the past three years. She is the current STC President of Faculty Senate and was named STC’s Instructor of the year in 2020.

The College also earned a Chapter of Excellence Level Gold designation. STC Construction Management student Ryan Starnes was elected as a SkillsUSA Georgia State Officer for 2021-22.

Five individuals/teams won gold in 2021 and will compete in the national SkillsUSA leadership and skills virtual competition:

  • Construction Management student Elvi Briceno won gold for Carpentry;
  • Industrial Systems student Matthew Sander won gold for Mobile Electronics;
  • STC’s Community Service team won gold with Business Management students: Tricia Golston, Hunter Mathews and Victoria Tisdale with Bobbi-Jo Felix was an observer;
  • STC’s Entrepreneurship team won gold with Business Management students: Kimber Padgett, Linda Rufino, Crystal Sapp and Alexis Wilson with Joyce Carter as an alternate; and
  • STC’s OSHA team won gold with Construction Management students Herbert Hall, Kenneth McKenzie and Cristian Veloso.

STC teams or individuals won silver medals in four competitions:

  • Automotive Technology student William Boyle-Wheeler won silver for Automotive;
  • Dual Culinary Arts and Baking/Pastry Arts student Ilke Schaaf won silver for Restaurant Service;
  • Industrial Systems Maintenance students Walter Beard and Robert Harley won silver for Mechatronics; and
  • Construction Management students Roger Davis, James Edge, John Madden and Aaron Welch won silver for TeamWorks.

STC’s Cybersecurity team won bronze with Kristopher Ferguson and Javier Vazquez. Rachel Crews observed the Cybersecurity team as an alternate and plans to compete on next year’s team.

 

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#2132 | April 15, 2021
Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

 

 

Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Fletcher selected as Executive Director for Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant

fletcher headshotSAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College has selected Keith Fletcher to lead the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant as executive director.

“We are excited to lead this statewide initiative,” said STC Vice President of Economic Development Dr. Brent Stubbs. “We believe Keith will be an invaluable member of our team as this project combines creativity and technology – two of his strengths.”

Fletcher previously was a Vice President at KRF Associates to help startup technology companies with formation, business plans. He is the originator and driving force behind the Savannah Logistics Technology Corridor, one of the more important economic development projects in the State of Georgia. He has been a C-level executive with multinational corporations for the past 30 years, Lowe Enterprises (8,500 employees and $8 Billion under management), CurtCo media labs (50 major publications globally) for a few. He was also Director of Global Telecommunications and Far East IT for Phillips Van-Heusen. He has an extensive skill set encompassing both technology and operations. He serves on the boards of a number of Savannah based startups.

The “Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants” aim to address the skill development needs of employers and to support workers in gaining skills and transition quickly from unemployment to employment. The grants also build the capacity of community and technical colleges to address challenges associated with the Coronavirus pandemic, such as expanding online and technology-enabled learning.

Savannah Technical College was selected as the grantee for the award. The College has taken the lead working with other TCSG colleges to build systems that will significantly upgrade online learning environments, streamline curriculum, expand credentialing and integrate augmented virtual reality learning experiences.

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# 2131 | April 14, 2012

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

Savannah Technical College serves Coastal Georgia with quality, market-driven technical education with campus locations in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty Counties. Serving more than 10,000 credit and non-credit students annually, Savannah Tech offers nearly 150 different instructional programs in Aviation Technology, Business and Professional Services, Industrial Technology, and Health Sciences in addition to Adult Education classes, industry-specific training and continuing education. The College serves as an economic and community development partner for the region, offering corporate and customized training and assessment programs for business and industry.

Savannah Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates of credit. Questions about the accreditation of Savannah Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).