ATLANTA, Ga. – Savannah Technical College students won gold for Mobile Electronics Installation and OSHA and won silver for TV and Video Production at the national SkillsUSA competition for 2023 in Atlanta, Ga.

U.S. Army veteran and STC automotive student Erin Smith won gold for Mobile Electronics Installation. The OSHA team also won gold with Brandi Burkett (Cosmetology), Hunter Mathews (Business), and William Smith (HVAC). The TV and Video production team won silver with Savannah Film Academy students Dalton Kleman and Lore Carter.

A total of seven STC teams and individuals, who won gold at the state competition this spring, competed in the following national competitions for Community Service, Culinary Arts, Mobile Electronics Installation, Occupational, Health and Safety (OSHA), Promotional Bulletin Board, Sheet Metal, and TV/Video Production.

For a list of previous national wins for SkillsUSA visit the College’s national awards page. 

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.

#2402 | July 20, 2023
Media Contact: Amy Shaffer, APR
912.443.5512 or ashaffer@savannahtech.edu

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College will offer a new Hybrid/Electric Vehicle (EV) Repair Technician certificate starting in Fall 2023 at the Savannah and Liberty campuses.

The Hybrid/EV Repair Technician technical certificate of credit (TCC) focuses on hybrid/EV operation, systems diagnosis, and repairs with an emphasis on personal and overall shop safety with high voltage batteries. This training will help meet the growing demand for auto technicians with hybrid/EV systems knowledge.

Most automotive manufacturers have plans to change their fleet makeup in the coming years to all or very high percentages of hybrid/EV models. The need for service and repair of these vehicles will increase as more are on the road with standard OEM warranties running out.

Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Repair Technician is a 19-credit hour TCC that prepares graduates to service, diagnose, and repair hybrid or fully electric vehicles. The five courses in this TCC include: Automotive Engine Performance; EV/Hybrid Vehicles Intro/Safety Protocols; EV/Hybrid Vehicle Batteries and Powertrains; EV/Hybrid Vehicle Battery and Powertrain Service; and EV/Hybrid Vehicle Body, Chassis, HVAC and Support Systems.

The College recently added light-duty diesel repair to its automotive service training and added Electric Vehicle Professional training for entry level employment in the electric vehicle production industry.

Automotive Technology graduates troubleshoot complete automotive systems for diagnosis, service, and repair. Graduates are qualified for positions such as service technicians, inspectors, and maintenance and repair mechanics. According to the 2020 U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, these positions earn an average pay of $44K annually, and upwards of $70K, depending on the position within the industry. Automotive Technology graduates had a 99.1% placement in field for AY21. These occupational programs are open to high school students in 10-12th grade through Dual Enrollment.

Automotive Technology is offered at the Savannah and Liberty Campuses. For more information about the program, visit www.savannahtech.edu/Automotive. Fall semester begins August 21, 2023.

#2401 | July 14, 2023

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College has selected Stephanie Grant as its Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Department Head. She is responsible for oversight of all instruction, curriculum development, administrative and budgetary aspects for the College’s ECCE program.

Grant has been an ECCE instructor at Savannah Tech since 2016. She also serves as STC’s Faculty Senate Awards & Accolades Committee Chair and ECCE Student Organization Advisor. She has served as the Instructional Faculty Consortium Committee South Region Vice-Chair. In 2022, Grant was named the Georgia SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year and was a national judge for SkillsUSA for the past two years.

She is a graduate of Hershel Victor Jenkins High School in Savannah. She started her college career at Armstrong Atlantic State University. After two semesters, she felt like she was not “smart” enough. She met with the President of Armstrong, who told her of an articulation agreement with Savannah Technical College. She completed STC’s Early Childhood Care and Education Associates Degree program and then went back to Armstrong to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts with a minor in Elementary Education. She also earned a master’s in Adult Education, specializing in Early Childhood Education, from Walden University.

She has taught Pre-Kindergarten in Savannah at Windy’s Preschool, where she was honored as employee of the year in 2013. She also taught at Ridgeland Elementary School in South Carolina. She has worked with reputable community leaders to create an influential professional learning community. She served as the PTA president for Woodville Thompkins Technical and Career High School.

The College’s ECCE classes are offered at the College’s Liberty and Savannah campuses. The program prepares graduates for employment in a variety of positions in childcare and related fields. Graduates are qualified as paraprofessionals, private pre-kindergarten teachers or Assistant Pre-K teachers, owners and/or directors of child care centers. The associate degree provides graduates with the opportunity for continued education and articulation to baccalaureate programs.

#2344 | June 30, 2023

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College has selected Robert Sexton as its Cyber Department Head. He is responsible for oversight of all instruction, curriculum development, administrative and budgetary aspects for the College’s Cyber and related programs.

Sexton retired from the U.S. Army after two decades of service. Most recently he was a senior information system security engineer for Abacus. He has worked as a senior consultant for Verizon and as an IT specialist as a Department of Defense contractor.

He has a master’s degree in information security and assurance from Western Governors University in Salt Lake City Utah and a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in information technology from Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs. He is a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP).

Cyber and related programs at Savannah Tech include Cyber Forensics, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Networking and Computer Support. These are high-demand training options in Georgia. Students that qualify for financial aid and are enrolled diploma/certificate Cyber and related programs may receive additional HOPE Career Grant funds. For more information about STC’s Cybersecurity programs visit: www.savannahtech.edu/cybersecurity

#2343 | June 29, 2023

Rincon, Ga., –Leadership from Sewon America and Savannah Technical College (STC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a training partnership at the College’s Effingham Campus (2890 Hwy 21 South, Rincon, GA 31326). 

“We look forward to a long-lasting partnership with our new friends at Sewon America,” said Dr. Kathy Love, STC President. “This training partnership is a win-win for both business, industry and Savannah Technical College. We will work closely with them to make sure we are preparing people to qualify for the great jobs they are bringing to Effingham County.” 

The training partnership MOU will include credit and non-credit training programs that could be offered at the College’s Effingham campus along with other campuses.

“I am very happy to have the honor of joining the future of Sewon America’s Rincon plant together with Savannah Technical College with the signing of this MOU,” said Sewon America Vice Chairman Eugene Kim. “Together we will prepare talented individuals, who will posses a deep understanding of manufacturing and our company.”

In February 2023, Sewon America, a subsidiary of Korean-based Sewon Precision Industry Co., announced that it will create 740 new jobs in Rincon and invest more than $300 million in a new Effingham County manufacturing facility. This project is the largest known private investment in the City of Rincon, to-date. This announcement also fulfills the commitment to create jobs and investment in all four of the Savannah Harbor Interstate-16 Joint Development Authority (JDA) counties as a result of Hyundai’s Metaplant location in Bryan County – the largest economic development project in state history. Suppliers for the Metaplant have now committed over $1.8 billion in investment, surpassing initial estimates by at least $800 million.

Effingham County Industrial Development Authority CEO Brandt Herndon, who is also vice chairman of the STC Board of Directors said: “I am so excited to see Sewon America and Savannah Technical College formalize their relationship with this MOU signing. We are certain that Savannah Tech can provide a pipeline of quality, trained employees for Sewon’s new facility in Effingham County.”

Sewon America operates one of the largest automobile body parts manufacturing plants in North America. The company opened a manufacturing facility in LaGrange in 2008, which has since doubled in size. Following the completion of the Rincon facility, Sewon is expected to support 1,600 jobs in Georgia.

On October 25, 2022, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America officially broke ground in neighboring Bryan County on its first fully dedicated EV and battery manufacturing facility. Building on the assets that make the automotive industry successful, Georgia is positioned as a hub for the electric mobility industry. Since 2020, more than 35 EV-related projects have announced more than $21 billion in investment and 26,700 jobs in Georgia.

 

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About Sewon America

Sewon America was established in 2008 in LaGrange, as a Georgia company. Sewon primarily operates in the Motor Vehicles and Car Bodies industry within the Transportation Equipment sector, producing stamped body components. Sewon Group is celebrated for its high-quality automotive parts and will continue its tradition of excellence in the new Rincon facility.

Savannah Technical College recognized 358 students for excellence in academics for the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must have at least a 3.5 GPA and have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours (or full-time) for that semester. These students represent 30.5% of the full-time students for spring semester 2023.

Construction Management student Heather Slaughter is on the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. She retired from the U.S. Army with 20 years of service. She has an MBA from St. Leo University. She learned that she enjoyed home renovation during COVID and had never used a drill when she started classes at Savannah Tech. She graduates this spring with an associate degree in Construction Management and a certificate in Air Conditioning Assistant (aka HVAC Refrigeration). She is a member of National Technical Honor Society.

Spring 2023 Dean’s List

• Jamal Abercrombie (Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder)
• Dakota Adams-Parrimore (Early College Essentials)
• Tyler Aguilar (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Chelsea Akahi (Business Management Diploma)
• Shatha Al Malaei (Air Conditioning Tech Assistant)
• Kamila Alameda (Shampoo Technician)
• Devin Albert (Barbering)
• Mykal Allen (Cybersecurity Diploma)
• Grayson Allen (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Noriza Ames (Health Care Assistant)
• Dominique Anderson (Early Childhood Care/Education Degree)
• Brandon Anim (Practical Nursing Diploma)
• Amanda Arnold (Accounting Degree)
• Julio Arrieta (Electrical Technology)
• Chanece Babbs (Shampoo Technician)
• Tanner Bailey (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• David Baker (S. Criminal Justice)
• Caleb Baldinelli (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Carter Baldinelli (Auto Engine Performance Technician)
• Jennifer Barfield (Culinary Arts Degree)
• Anthony Barnette (Computer Support Specialist)
• Harley Barwick (Practical Nursing Diploma)
• Corin Battey (Computer Support Specialist)
• Graham Beard (Sustainable Technologies)
• Kristen Beckworth (Culinary Baking/Pastry Art AAS)
• Mishala Bell (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Meachie Bell (Air Conditioning Technology Diploma)
• Lorelai Belogorska (Undeclared)
• Matthew Bennett (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Thomas Bentley (Vertical Shielded Metal Arc)
• Makayla Black (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Keyshauna Blackwell (Marketing Management Degree)
• Ashleigh-Beth Blevins (Business Management Degree)
• Samuel Boatright (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Sohan Bolle (Culinary Arts Degree)
• Heather Bonham (Health Care Assistant)
• Eden Bonwell (Business Management Degree)
• Layla Bosche (Technical Specialist)
• Shaniya Boyd (Early College Essentials)
• Kristin Boyett (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Ashley Bradarvelt (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Hannah Braden (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Anna Marie Bragg (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Symone’ Branson (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Dustin Briggs (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Justin Brigman (Basic POST Certification)
• Grace Brooks (Master Welder I)
• Sha’mariyah Brown (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Jeriesha Brown (Medical Coding/Insurance Data)
• Reginald Brown (Barbering)
• Tieshia Bryant (Cybersecurity Diploma)
• Kamrin Bryant (Business Management Degree)
• Larry Bryant (Cybersecurity Degree)
• Christie Buchanan (S. Logistics Management)
• Taylor Budd (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• William Bullard (Gas Metal Arc Welder)
• Brandi Burkett (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Makala Burns (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Chelsei Bush (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Kenneth Butler (Film Prod On-Set Production)
• Justin Byerly (Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder)
• Wilfredo Calderon (Networking Specialist Degree)
• Steven Calvert (Electrical Technology)
• Marcia Caraballo (Shampoo Technician)
• Zacharry Carel (Cybersecurity Degree)
• Joyce Carter (Early Childhood Care/Education Degree)
• Jaliya Carter (S. Criminal Justice)
• Venecia Chery (Health Care Assistant)
• Madison Christiansen (Automotive Technology Degree)
• Victoria Chung (Culinary Baking/Pastry Art AAS)
• Nicholas Cicciari (Technical Studies)
• Aiden Cimadevilla (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Emele Clark (Medical Coding/Insurance Data)
• Abigail Clark (Drafting Degree)
• Andrew Coffee (Business Management Degree)
• Moniesha Cole (Early Childhood Care/Education Degree)
• Lindsey Coletti (Surgical Technology Degree)
• Khari Collins (Barbering)
• Steven Cowart (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• William Crawford (EMS Professions)
• Antoinette Crews (Medical Assisting Diploma)
• Kelis Crocker (Early College Essentials)
• Andrea Cuartas Useche (Marketing Management Diploma)
• Bruce Cushman (Automotive Technology Degree)
• Kaden Dalal (Aircraft Structural Technology)
• Derek Dalgo (Technical Studies)
• Cede Daniel (Cosmetology Diploma)
• William Davidson (Air Conditioning Technology Degree)
• Kelvin Davidson (Automotive Technology Degree)
• Dayana Fernanda Del Larco Cardenas (Construction Management Degree)
• Alexis Delafuente (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Nasha Denson (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Arlie Dipolito (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Carmen Dow (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Neeali Dozier-Muhammad (Culinary Baking/Pastry Art AAS)
• Roxana Drew (Health Care Assistant)
• India Dudley (Medical Assisting Diploma)
• Landon Duggar (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Heath Dutton (Air Conditioning Technology Diploma)
• Grayson Elliott (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Damian Elmore (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Logan Estrada (Automotive Technology Degree)
• Jennifer Evans (Accounting Degree)
• Tavashyette Facey (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
• Patrick Fagin (Electrical Utility Technology Degree)
• Brenda Feliciano (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Sofia Fernandez (Marketing Management Degree)
• Jason Fernandez (Construction Management Degree)
• Aaliyah Finklin (Health Care Science)
• Noah Fisher (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Alexandra Flath (Surgical Technology Degree)
• Ariel Floyd (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Marla Fordham (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• John Fortner (Basic POST Certification)
• Aaron Freeman (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Ariella Gallegos (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Brittaney Gardner (Health Care Assistant)
• Jordan Gardner (Health Care Science)
• Kirsten Garner (Surgical Technology Degree)
• Jayde Geddes (Business Management Degree)
• Daniel Genard (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Bryce Genova (Historic Preservation/Restoration Diploma)
• Daeshaun Gibbs (Early College Essentials)
• Grace Glover (Culinary Baking/Pastry Art AAS)
• Lisely Gonzales Francisco (Health Care Science)
• Ariel Gordon (Surgical Technology Degree)
• Cayden Gosseck (Early College Essentials)
• Jeshua Grach (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Haley Grajiola (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Kyron Grant (Cybersecurity Degree)
• Kiara Green (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Franklin Green (Master Welder I)
• Kaylee Greene (Early Childhood Care/Education Degree)
• Kayla Griffith (Health Care Assistant)
• Marla Groover (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Mercedes Guzman (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Rachel Hall (Dental Hygiene)
• David Hall (Aircraft Assembly Technician)
• Kianna Hamilton (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Anthony Hand (Air Conditioning Technology Degree)
• Steven Harden (Construction Management Degree)
• Cadyn Hart (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Patrick Hart (Construction Management Degree)
• Kiley Harvey (Business Technology Degree)
• Shaneka Harvey-Frater (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Liam Havener (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Steven Hawkins (Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder)
• Kevin Hayes (Air Conditioning Electrical Technician)
• Edward Hayes (Air Conditioning Technology Degree)
• Malaysia Hendrix (Aircraft Structural Technology)
• Lourane Henriques-Phipps (Business Management Degree)
• Breyona Hepburn (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Don Hewitt (Culinary Arts Degree)
• Suelema Hickman (Construction Management Diploma)
• Molatelo Hodges (Health Care Assistant)
• Malachi Holloway (Networking Specialist Degree)
• David Holton (Business Technology Diploma)
• Taylor Honnerlaw (Aircraft Upholstery and Trim)
• Golam Hosseini (Cybersecurity Diploma)
• Lonnie Houston (Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder)
• Claire Howard (Health Care Assistant)
• Jesse Hubbert (Cybersecurity Diploma)
• Megan Huck (Business Management Degree)
• Clemtonio Huffham (Medical Assisting Diploma)
• Tyrone Hughes (Air Conditioning Technology Degree)
• Tristen Ingram (Air Conditioning Technology Degree)
• Moesha Jackson (Drafting Degree)
• Marquis Jackson (Barbering)
• Ethan Jaster (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Bailey Jeffers (Networking Specialist Degree)
• Doria Johnson (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Amber Jones (Drafting Degree)
• Erykah Jones (Business Management Degree)
• Aliyah Jones-Ruhl (Technical Specialist)
• Tamera Joyce (Medical Assisting Diploma)
• Arden Kaluza (Electrical Technology)
• Jacob Kendrick (Technical Studies)
• Shannon Kersey-Biggs (Health Care Science)
• Donnie King (Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder)
• Marquis Knight (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Bazhena Kolesova (Business Management Degree)
• Cliodhna Lane (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Ethan Lathrop (Electrical Technology)
• Shaun Laws (Precision Manufacturing)
• Vu Le (Construction Management Degree)
• Santos Leon (Barbering)
• Stephon Lewis (Aircraft Structural Technology)
• Glenda Lippy (Early Childhood Care/Education Degree)
• Ivelisse Liriano (Early College Essentials)
• Gabriel Long (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Haydee Lopez Soutelo (Historic Preservation and Restoration)
• Erick Lopez-Martinez (Accounting Degree)
• Stacey Loth (Dental Hygiene)
• Janine Lowry (Early Childhood Care/Education Degree)
• Kyle Ludy (Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS)
• Pamela Lunderman (Historic Preservation/Restoration Diploma)
• Joshua Lunsford (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Gloria Macdonald (Business Management Degree)
• Nicole Magnani (S. Criminal Justice)
• Roxanna Mandes Rivera (Cosmetology Diploma)
• William Maney (Precision Manufacturing)
• Anthony Mannello (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Eligio Marcelo (Air Conditioning Technology Degree)
• Cataldo Maria (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Joscelyn Marriott (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Zaniah Martin (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Sophia Martin (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Samantha Maxwell (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Conlan McDaniels (Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS)
• Mary McDonald (S. Logistics Management)
• Scott McGinnity (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Kashaunie McKenzie (Automotive Technology Degree)
• Jasmine McLloyd (Surgical Technology Degree)
• Bria McMullen (Basic POST Certification)
• Brandi McPherson (Dental Assisting Diploma)
• Mallory Meador (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Luis Medina (Air Conditioning Technology Degree)
• Victoria Meier (Business Management Degree)
• Daniel Merrill (Air Conditioning Technology Assistant)
• Erika Meyer (Surgical Technology Degree)
• Kennedy Middleton (Culinary Baking/Pastry Art AAS)
• Stuart Mixon (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Sara Moore (Surgical Technology Degree)
• Rachael Moore (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Kemarie Moore (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Randy Moss (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Amariah Moultrie (Health Care Assistant)
• Humberto Nevarez (Historic Preservation and Restoration)
• Elijiah Newsom (Cybersecurity Degree)
• Dao Nguyen (S. Information Technology)
• Blaze Nofi (Industrial Maintenance System Technology)
• Nasiriyah Northcutt (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Larraine Oakes (Health Care Assistant)
• Elizabethe O’Donnell (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Doris Marie Okain (Technical Specialist)
• Axel Oliva-Carrillo (Business Technology Degree)
• Melissa Olson (Health Care Assistant)
• Andrew Osborn (Cybersecurity Diploma)
• Robert Osterman (Accounting Degree)
• Christie Oxendine (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Heungsuk Pak (Automotive Technology Degree)
• Yasmin Palomares (Barbering)
• Christopher Parker (Construction Management Degree)
• Jordan Parker (Technical Studies)
• Evan Parker (Automotive Technology Degree)
• Joshua Parker (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Nidhi Patel (Undeclared)
• Nilay Patel (Business Management Degree)
• Luis Paulino Soto (Aircraft Structural Technology)
• Lashanda Pelzer (Health Care Assistant)
• Lilia Perez-Segura (Early College Essentials)
• Randy Pierre (Health Care Assistant)
• Alexandria Pope (Health Care Assistant)
• Lavonna Pounds (Health Care Assistant)
• Sidney Pullen (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Colton Puls (Industrial Maintenance System Technology)
• Carl Denver Punzalan (Accounting Degree)
• Brandon Quintero (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Korynth Ramsby (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Jeanette Reese (Automotive Fundamentals)
• Haley Register (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Sasha-Gaye Reid (Health Care Science)
• Aleyshia Reynolds (Technical Specialist)
• Jamara Richardson (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Angela Rigor (Film Prod On-Set Production)
• Ethan Riley (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Tyler Roberts (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Dayne Robertson (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Jake Rockwell (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Manuel Rodriguez (Basic POST Certification)
• Nicholas Roebuck (Networking Specialist Degree)
• Tayler Rogers (Early College Essentials)
• Emma Rowe (Culinary Baking/Pastry Art AAS)
• Alexis Rowe (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Timothy Rowland (Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS)
• Rebecka Roy (Health Care Assistant)
• Zachary Rudolph (Cyber Forensics Technology)
• Victor Ruiz (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Bobbie Ryans (Construction Management Degree)
• Stephanie Sampson (Health Care Assistant)
• Malek Sanders (Cybersecurity Degree)
• Carter Sandt (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Crystal Sapp (Early Childhood Care/Education Degree)
• Kristi Schatzline (Aircraft Upholstery and Trim)
• Ashley Schlangen (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Andrew Schmidt (Air Conditioning Technology Degree)
• Rebecca Schouten (Automotive Technology Diploma)
• Christina See (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Ashley Semper (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Spencer Shank (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Celine Shaw (Cybersecurity Degree)
• King-Israel Shellman (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Jessica Sheppard (Early Childhood Care/Education Degree)
• Lillie Simmons (Health Care Assistant)
• Terrion Simon (Barbering)
• Mariana Sistos Barron (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Heather Slaughter (Construction Management Degree)
• Madison Smalley (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Seabrook Smith (Cybersecurity Degree)
• Elton Smith (Air Conditioning Technology Diploma)
• William Smith (Air Conditioning Technology Degree)
• Erin Smith (Automotive Technology Degree)
• Deandre Smith (Culinary Arts Degree)
• Jovanni Smith-Lopez (Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder)
• Isaiah Soley (Air Conditioning Technology Assistant)
• Julles Spruill (Electrical Technology)
• Jeffrey Stamm (Electrical Technology)
• Jason Stark (Aircraft Structural Technology)
• Aubrie Stevens (Technical Specialist)
• Corina Stewart (Business Management Degree)
• Heath Strickland (Air Conditioning Technology Degree)
• Hannah Swanerbury (Surgical Technology Degree)
• Scott Szurley (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Brooke Targett (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Joby Taylor (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Natalie Taylor (Culinary Baking/Pastry Art AAS)
• Denise Taylor (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Leilani Tenen (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Grant Thompson (Gas Metal Arc Welder)
• Faith Tompkins (Marketing Management Degree)
• Pedro Trejo-Morales (Air Conditioning Technology Diploma)
• Jessica Trentacosta (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Terrance Truell (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Kimberly Tuopaeh (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Selah Underwood (Health Care Assistant)
• Nicklas Vanderhoff (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Nicolas Vargas (Aircraft Upholstery and Trim)
• Migdalia Vargas (S. Criminal Justice)
• Blake Vaught (Automotive Technology Degree)
• Peter Vega (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Paul Villanueva (Automotive Technology Degree)
• Blake Vincent (Aircraft Upholstery and Trim)
• Tyler Waagen (Electrical & Computer Engineer)
• Jason Walton (Technical Studies)
• Eddie Walton (Air Conditioning Technology Diploma)
• Payne Watson (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Brittany Watts (Medical Assisting Diploma)
• Brandon Weinstein (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Gideon Weymer (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Emily White (Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Degree)
• Tre White (Basic POST Certification)
• Alyssa Whitlock (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
• Jd William (Computer Support Specialist)
• Tre Williams (Basic POST Certification)
• Brady Williams (Early College Essentials)
• Aaliyah Williams (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Mykalia Williams (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Misty Wilson (Cosmetology Diploma)
• Makaya Wilson (Technical Specialist)
• Ronnie Windham (Air Conditioning Technology Degree)
• Demetria Winters (Paralegal Studies Degree)
• Elijah Woodall (Aviation Maintenance Technology AAS)
• Joshua Woods (Industrial Maintenance Systems Technology)
• Emil Wright (Automotive Technology Degree)
• Christopher Wynns (Early College Essentials)
• Dylan Youghn (Welding and Joining Diploma)
• Jalisa Young (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• Christopher Youngblood (Basic POST Certification)

#2341 | May 24, 2023

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Leadership from Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) and Savannah Technical College (STC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a training partnership today. HMGMA CEO/President Oscar Kwon and STC President Dr. Kathy Love signed the MOU followed by a champagne toast for attendees.

“Everything we do at Savannah Technical College is about workforce development for our region,” said Dr. Love. “We are proud to partner with HMGMA to help train their workforce. We appreciate their input to develop this short-term, specialized training certificate.”

The first program with this partnership is a new Electric Vehicle Professional certificate starting next semester at Savannah Technical College. Those that complete the program will be preferred for employment with HMGMA.

“HMGMA is excited to work with Savannah Technical College now and for many years to come. This partnership gives the community a clear pathway to employment at our exciting and cutting-edge smart factory,” said Mr. Oscar Kwon. 

This certificate was designed at the request of Hyundai to prepare students for entry level employment in the electric vehicle production industry. Training emphasis will be placed on safe and effective automotive shop operations, automotive electrical principles, and operation and service of electric vehicles. Graduates will have the skill set to work in sub-assembly shops, building components. They could also work on the production floor to manufacture electric vehicles.

This eight-credit-hour certificate includes three courses. The College plans to offer this training at its Savannah and Liberty campuses with plans to expand.

For more information or to be added to a program interest list visit: www.savannahtech.edu/Hyundai.

 

About HMGMA

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is Hyundai Motor Group’s first dedicated Electric Vehicle mass-production plant and will be located in Bryan County, GA. The new plant will boast a highly connected, automated, and flexible manufacturing system, which organically connects all elements of the EV ecosystem to realize customer value. The Georgia facility will become an intelligent manufacturing plant. All processes of production—order collection, procurement, logistics and production—will be optimized utilizing AI and data. The innovative manufacturing system will also help create a human-centered work environment with robots assisting human workers.

About Hyundai Motor Group

Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication, and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all. More information about Hyundai Motor Group, please see: www.hyundaimotorgroup.com

#2340 | May 10, 2023

RINCON, Ga. – Savannah Technical College Cosmetology students hosted a hair show at the Effingham Campus this week. This annual event provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their skills and creativity for family, friends, and the community. This year’s theme was masquerade. 

Ariella Gallegos participated in the hair show and plans to work at her mom’s salon, Chic & Co. Studio. Ariella earned her GED with prep classes from Savannah Tech and then enrolled in Cosmetology. She is projected to graduate with a Cosmetology Diploma in May 2023.

Jada Lovett is a dual enrollment Cosmetology student at the Effingham Campus and a South Effingham High School senior, who will graduate from high school next month. She is on track to complete the Shampoo Technician TCC this spring and will continue the Cosmetology diploma program at the College. She plans to work in a nail salon and eventually open her own shop.

STC’s hair show started as a fun option for second-year students also known as “seniors.” After the College’s first hair show in 2011, all Cosmetology students were invited to participate, including STC’s dual enrollment students.

To see photos from STC’s 2023 Hair Show visit: https://bit.ly/SavTechHairShow2023.

STC Cosmetology Instructor Denean Reynolds came up with the idea of a hair show after attending a Bronner Brother’s hair show, one of the biggest in the world. She thought it would be fun and exciting for students to showcase their talent and a great opportunity to promote the program.

Cosmetology is offered at the College’s Effingham, Liberty and Savannah campuses. The program emphasizes not only specialized training in the field of cosmetology, but also interpersonal relations development, employability skills and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology, and STC’s graduates have a 100% pass rate.

Once program graduates receive a Cosmetology diploma and pass their board exams, they are eligible to work as a hair stylist, nail technician, makeup artist, salon manager/owner, skin care specialist, and more. Students may also take short-term training to earn a technical certificate of credit with for designer, nail technician, and shampoo technician. Cosmetology’s occupational programs are open to high school students in 10-12th grade through Dual Enrollment. For more information about Cosmetology training visit www.savannahtech.edu/Cosmetology.

The College offers hair, skin and nail care services for the public when classes are in session. Visit www.savannahtech.edu/beautyshop for a list of services, pricing, and the schedule that shows when the shops are open based on academic instruction. Prices are subject to change without notice. Student services are offered in conjunction with coursework in an educational environment and may take longer than similar services provided with non-educational service providers.

#2339 | April 21, 2023

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Twelve students from the Savannah Technical College Peace Officer Academy celebrated graduating from the program with a ceremony on April 20, 2023.

These graduates have completed coursework containing the entire Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Training Course. Their successful completion of the program qualifies them to be state-certified peace officers.

This is the 41st group of students to complete the program since its inception in 2009. To date, the program has graduated more than 400 P.O.S.T.-certified officers. Eleven of these graduates have been hired by area police departments. STC’s Peace Officer Academy has a 100% placement rate (AY21).

Each cohort selects a fallen officer for whom the graduating class will be named. The cohorts have a tradition of giving the family of the fallen officer a challenge coin dedicated to the officer. A challenge coin is a symbol of an unbreakable bond of dedication and allegiance among military personnel and law enforcement officers. The challenge coin tradition started as a military tradition in World War I and was later adopted by law enforcement.

This cohort honors Capt. Ramsey Mannon of Effingham County Sherriff’s Office, who passed away on August 12, 2021 from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. Captain Mannon was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and had served with the Rincon Police Department and Effingham County Sheriff’s Office for 38 years in various law enforcement positions. He is survived by his wife, two children, and two grandchildren.

The Basic POST Certification Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become competent law enforcement officers. The 11-week cohort program utilizes classroom instruction pertaining to criminal justice theory and the prevailing principles of modern law enforcement, as well as practical application of pertinent enforcement skills. College coursework contains the entire Georgia Peace Officers Standards & Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Law Enforcement Training Course so that successful completion of the program will qualify the student to be a state-certified peace officer. Students that qualify for HOPE may receive additional funds through the HOPE Career Grant with this program.

This TCC offers a first step in law enforcement.  Select courses in the Basic Law Enforcement Certificate program transfer towards an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice.  Many agencies pay all or part of the tuition for officers to work toward degrees in criminal justice, police science, administration of justice, or public administration and pay higher salaries to those who earn one of those degrees.

For more information about the Peace Officer Academy visit www.savannahtech.edu/PeaceOfficerAcademy or contact the office at 912.443.5191 or njones@savannahtech.edu.

The next cohort begins in May 2023.

#2338 | April 20, 2023

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Savannah Technical College won six gold, one silver, and three merit for national marketing and advertising competitions for work completed in 2022. Awards were presented by Collegiate Advertising Awards and the 38^th Educational Advertising Awards.

The College won gold for a “Wanted” flyer to recruit Culinary Arts student success stories (self-promotion), the 2022 Opportunity Award Gala honoring Bill Cathcart (invitation and total fund raising/development campaign), the 2022 Instructor of the Year environmental photo of Natural Sciences Chair Brandon Robinson (photo/illustration), the SkillsUSA 2022 team promotional photos on STC’s Facebook page (Facebook content), and a series of TV commercials in the Career Ready campaign (TV advertising series).

The 2022 Tribute to Community STARs program, slides, and social media posts won silver (special event materials). The College received the award of merit for a Career Ready commercial featuring employers (TV advertising single), COKE truck recruitment event (special event materials), and the Culinary Arts “Wanted” recruitment flyer (misc. collateral, special promotion).

For more information about STC’s national and regional awards for the past two decades visit www.savannahtech.edu/awards.

The 38th annual Educational Advertising Awards is the largest educational advertising competition in the U.S. This year more than 2,000 entries were received from more than 1,000 colleges, universities and secondary schools from the U.S. and several foreign countries. Judges for the Educational Advertising Awards consisted of a national panel of higher education marketers, advertising creative directors, marketing and advertising professionals.

The Collegiate Advertising Awards is an elite national program seeking to recognize today’s most talented marketing professionals for outstanding excellence in all forms of advertising, marketing and promotion specific to higher education products and services. All entries are centralized for judging (per category) by a panel of design and education marketing professionals with decades of combined experience. Entries are judged on: creativity, layout/design, typography, production, quality and overall effectiveness.

#2337 | April 11, 2023