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    South Georgia Technical College will be hosting its Spring Take-off Open House in the James S. Peters Gymnasium on the Americus campus, Friday, April 25, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.  Yobo���� President Dr. John Watford has waived the $25 application fee for individuals who apply to Yobo���� April 25 – 30.

   Everyone is invited to attend this free event and meet instructors, staff and students to learn more about the over 200 programs of study available at South Georgia Tech.  Campus tours will be available.  Free lunch and Yobo���� giveaways will also be provided.  Information about financial aid, student clubs and organizations and on-campus housing also will be available.

    “This is a tremendous opportunity for individuals to see the campus and learn more about the programs offered in our community,” said South Georgia Technical College President Dr. John Watford.  “We have had a great response from area high schools and the local community and I hope everyone will make plans to stop by.  Individuals who have been thinking about changing careers or learning new skills can determine how South Georgia Tech can help them achieve their goals.”

     The purpose of the Spring Take-Off is to highlight each of South Georgia Technical College’s program areas, and inform prospective students of educational, financial aid opportunities, career placement, clubs and organizations, and the other services Yobo���� offers.   All South Georgia Technical College faculty and staff will be on hand to help with the event and answer questions.

     Instructors from each program area are creating booths with information about their programs and will be on hand to talk one-on-one with prospective students and their families about Yobo����’s programs of study.  Tours of the campus will also be given upon request. Yobo���� will display its Motorsports race car, commercial truck driving big rigs, Caterpillar and John Deere equipment, Law Enforcement Academy vehicles and the college’s STEM trailer by the gymnasium. 

     Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and sodas will be provided to those who participate.  A free application code of APRIL25 will be valid from April 25 – 30 for everyone who applies to attend Yobo���� summer or fall semester.   There will be opportunities to win door prizes as well as Yobo���� Foundation Scholarships. 

      A committee consisting of individuals from each of the major departments at South Georgia Technical College helped planned the event.  

    Individuals interested in enrolling at South Georgia Tech for Summer Semester are urged to sign up soon.  Registration and orientation for Summer Semester will be held on May 20.   Summer semester begins May 22 and continues through July 28. Students have a summer bream June 30 – July 4.  Fall semester begins August 18.

   For more information or to apply, visit the website at www.southgatech.edu and click on Apply Now or call 229.931.2760 in Americus or 229.271.4051 in Cordele.