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Columbus Technical College, one of 22 institutions that make up the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated reveal of a new official mascot…

In recent nationwide press, the Lowes Foundation declared Columbus Technical College (CTC) as one of the first Lowe’s Foundation Gable Grant recipients. According to the Lowe’s Foundation, the US faces…

On July 27, 2023, the Lowe’s Foundation announced that Columbus Technical College (CTC) has been selected from hundreds of applicants to receive grant funding as part of the Foundation’s investment…

Dollar General Foundation monies earmarked for Integrated Education and Training (IET) Program Columbus Technical College is proud to announce it has been awarded a $9,000 grant from the national Dollar…

On May 27, 2021, leaders from Columbus Technical College and Troy University came together to clear the way for an easier path to educational success for students from both institutions.…

Columbus Technical College is pleased to introduce its virtual website assistant, or chatbot, ALPHIE. ALPHIE’s name came from a campus-wide contest where faculty, staff, and students submitted their naming suggestions…

UPDATE May 12, 2021 Columbus Technical College dental hygiene instructor Amber Brazile has been named one of the Top Nine technical education instructors in the state! The Technical College System…

Columbus Technical College has been named one of the top online colleges in Georgia by the national educational ranking organization, EDsmart. Only fully accredited colleges and universities were included in…

December 2020 Columbus Technical College celebrated its students with a unique graduation ceremony on December 15 at the Columbus Civic Center. Out of an abundance of caution, there were be…

Monday, January 11 marked the first day of a special course conducted by the Columbus Technical College Adult Education division and other community partners. The new community project known as…

 Columbus Technical College is helping students and their families get connected to some much-needed technology. The college has installed dozens of WiFi Rangers™ in strategic spots all across its six-county…

Melvin Gary, Jr. of Phenix City, Alabama graduated from the air conditioning technology program at Columbus Technical College in 1994. His skills and knowledge led him to build a successful…

Columbus Technical College was the first college in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to have a student test for the newly-implemented HiSET exam and is now congratulating not one but…

The Columbus Technical College Foundation awarded 20 scholarships to more than 50 students.

All 16 students in 2020 cohort passed difficult national exam on first attempt

2016 KIA Optima Rolls in to Columbus Tech Auto Technology Bay

Columbus Technical College is proud to welcome Dr. Dahmon King as its new Dean of Professional and Technical Services. Dr. King started at Columbus Tech on September 1 after serving…

Eighty-five dollars and forty cents may not sound like a lot to some people but for 41-year-old Laketta Harris of Columbus, it made a world of difference. The $85.40 meant…

Every student in the 2020 co-hort passed the national exam on the first try!

Columbus Technical College has been named one of the best online community colleges in the state of Georgia.

Virtual signing of articulation agreements mean CTC graduates can easily transfer more than 20 associate degrees

Those who earned the certificates will be armed with the basic skills necessary to improve their marketability in today’s job market.

Dozens of Columbus Tech students looking to earn their high school equivalency will now have the technological access to be successful.

Dollar General Foundation monies earmarked for Adult Ed program

Emergency account grew significantly with generous gift from Wells Fargo

Atlanta, GA – The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has announced an innovative program designed to prepare more Georgians with the modern technology skills necessary for careers utilizing cloud technologies.…

January 23 was a night of positivity and pride as hundreds of Columbus Technical College students walked across the graduation stage to receive their hard-earned credentials.  A total of 608 students…

Columbus Tech faculty, students and staff, partnering industries, Chamber officials, and special guests came together recently to celebrate the Department of Labor apprenticeship program offered to students enrolled in Georgia's…

Atlanta, GA—The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has announced the Career Plus High School Equivalency (HSE) pilot, an exciting new program for out-of-school youth and adults without a high…

Presidents of two Georgia colleges were surrounded by enthusiastic faculty and staff Thursday as they signed a historic articulation agreement in Columbus.  Columbus Technical College students earning associate degrees from nearly…

In high school, 20-year old Jesus “Xavier” Gonzalez of Harris County excelled in sports and was an overall whiz kid – especially when it came to math and science.  He…

Congratulations are in order for the Radiologic Technology class of 2019!  The class has successfully passed the certification examination with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.  Every student is either…

More people are graduating from Columbus Technical College, finding jobs in their chosen fields, and paving their way toward successful futures.  The latest data provided by the Technical College System…

Columbus Technical College is pleased to announce the promotions and hiring of several key positions, including its president.  At their monthly meeting on October 3, the State Board of the…

Columbus Technical College is celebrating the graduation of its first class of IET, or Integrated Education and Training, students.  While taking their high school equivalency classes, four Adult Education students also focused on industrial…

With daily advances in healthcare and an increasing number of communities that cater to senior populations and those with disabilities, people are living longer while enjoying great quality of life. …

Columbus Technical College student Callie Rice of Harris County is the new Miss Collegiate America!  Running as Miss Rhode Island, Rice beat out 52 competitors at the June 29th pageant in…

Columbus Technical College recently unveiled its renovated state-of-the-art machine tool technology and CNC manufacturing space to area employers and community partners.  Students studying CNC and Machine Tool technology are honing…

Columbus Technical College student Leonard Kawi knows his major appliance stuff and now he has the medal to prove it.  Kawi earned the silver medal at this year's national SkillsUSA competition held…

The State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia has approved a small tuition increase at TCSG schools effective this fall.  The standard fees are not changing at this…

Students seeking an affordable, career-ready educational pathway will soon have more options from which to choose.  Starting this fall, Georgia’s technical colleges will offer even more diplomas and certificates associated…

Columbus Technical College will hold its spring commencement exercises at 7:00 p.m. at the Columbus Civic Center this Thursday, June 13.  An estimated 330 students have met the qualifications needed…

For Immediate Release                 The 2019 GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) student at Columbus Technical College, Victoria Moushon of Harris County, has conquered her share of challenges in the 20…

Cameron Pearce, a 12th grader at Harris County High School, won first place in the 2019 Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW) student design contest in the ninth through twelfth grade category.…

Columbus Technical College is proud to announce it has been recognized as the ninth best community college in Georgia for online associate degree obtainment.  The ranking comes from the SR…

March 25, 2019: Approximately 30 members of the Greater Columbus Home Builders Association (GCHBA) visited Columbus Technical College Thursday to learn how these two organizations can strengthen their working relationship…

Every member of Columbus Technical College’s current class of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) has set themselves up for future success by passing a rigorous exam administered by the American Registry…

Victoria Moushon of Harris County may be only 19 years old but she already has a long life of learning experiences behind her.  The 2019 GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of…

Columbus Technical College has been recognized for being one of the best colleges for veterans, active and retired military students and their dependents.  For the sixth consecutive year, the College…

Please note: Beginning December 10, 2018, all students' email access will be switching over from Gmail to Office 365. A document has been attached to show the process to access…

If you or someone you know wants to earn his or her GED, the time has never been better.  That’s because the Adult Education Division of Columbus Technical College will…

A leader in higher education information, resources, and rankings has recognized Columbus Technical College for offering one of the best online learning environments in the county. "In our seventh annual…

On Thursday, September 13th, community members of Talbot County came together at the Talbot Family Connections to celebrate the new location for Adult Education classes provided by Columbus Technical College. This…

Deserving Columbus Technical College students and generous donors were the stars of the show at the annual REACH for the Stars scholarship event on August 30.  An estimated 230 people…

Twenty-four year old Samantha Cook of Harris County was raised with the belief that you should always help those who need it.  The 2011 dual enrollment graduate of Columbus Technical…

Columbus Technical College respiratory care technology student Trey Brown has been named the Technical College of Georgia's (TCSG) first runner-up in its annual Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition. …

The weekend of April 6th – 8th was a big one for students with the Columbus Technical College Chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (a.k.a. Future Business Leaders of America).  That’s…

Congratulations are in order for the Columbus Technical College SkillsUSA® team for bring home ten medals in the recent statewide competition!  The students earned three gold, four silver, and three…

Students, faculty, and staff at Columbus Technical College already know their school is tops but thanks to several recent data-driven recognitions, that positivity will be even more widespread. That’s because…

Columbus Technical College announced​ ​today​ ​that​ ​it​ ​has​ ​earned​ ​the​ ​2017-2018 Military​​ ​​Friendly​®​​ ​School​ ​designation.​ This is the 5th year in a row the College has been honored with this…

Columbus Technical College is proud to announce its 2018 winners for the college and adult education students of the year. The 2018 GOAL (Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership) winner for…

Four Columbus Technical College students have been selected as the college’s finalists for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL), according to Melissa Summers, coordinator for the Columbus Technical College…

Georgia grant offering free tuition expanded to include additional high-demand industries HOPE Career Grants available in Jan. 2018 to qualified students in high demand fields: aviation, automotive, construction, electrical line…

Columbus Technical College will be rolling out the red carpet in recognition of Veterans Day with a special ceremony on November 9th at 11:00 a.m.  The event will take place…

Callie Rice of Fortson is a force to be reckoned with. The 18-year-old home school graduate and ninth out of ten children is a full time Columbus Technical College student…

Christmas came early for the faculty and students in Columbus Technical College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program. That’s because the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) along…

Nearly 60 Columbus Technical College students will take center stage at a major scholarship event this Thursday, August 31 at 10:00 a.m. in McCaulley Auditorium at the Columbus Technical College…

Columbus Technical College welcomed the entire Columbus community to its Manchester Expressway campus for its annual “Back 2 School BASH” from 6 – 8PM on Wednesday, August 2nd. This family-friendly…

Columbus Technical College would like to congratulate the approximately 500 students who recently met the qualifications to graduate in June. That number included dozens of GED graduates – most of…

The first fundraiser dinner by Columbus Technical College's culinary arts students was a huge success. On June 27, the Columbus  culinary arts students and faculty chefs put their talents where…

Twenty-five-year-old Rachell "Chelly" Johnson of Columbus will soon be getting a huge break from the heat of Georgia while experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity. That's because the 2016 Columbus Technical…

Columbus Technical College and Valdosta State University have entered into a partnership designed to increase the number of West Georgians pursuing and earning advanced training and education. The signing of…

The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12…

Rebecca Marston, a twelfth grader at Harris County High School, had lunch with Governor Nathan Deal on Thursday. Marston won first place in the 2017 Manufacturing Appreciation Week (MAW) student…

  Students representing 15 different program areas at Columbus Technical College did their home school proud at the recent Georgia SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta. The competitors brought home 13 medals…

The financial stress of college tuition just got easier for four Columbus Technical College students. These four Radiologic Technology students are the latest recipients of the Fred Aranas Scholarship. Each…

He’s known for unforgettable quotes like “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” and “Don’t count the days, make the days count. But little did the man behind those…

Columbus Technical College paralegal student 24-year-old Caroline Dalton of Columbus has an extra 250 dollars in her educational expense account thanks to a special scholarship sponsored by the Columbus Lawyers…

The local chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has stepped up in a big way to offer financial assistance to several Columbus Technical College students. At a special presentation…

Of the estimated 3,000 students currently enrolled at Columbus Technical College, 45-year-old single mom Melissa Forsythe stands out as the best-of-the-best and, as such, has been named the College’s GOAL…

Merriam-Webster defines a trailblazer as a person who makes, does, or discovers something new and makes it acceptable or popular. That term couldn’t be more fitting for two ladies who…

While she’s only been a full time instructor in the Columbus Technical College’s Adult Education division for a short three years, Heather Morgan’s influence is wide-reaching and her passion for…

The 2017 EAGLE (Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education) winner for Columbus Technical College, Natalie Miller of Columbus, is the picture of poise, grace, and gratitude. And when one hears…

For the fourth year in a row, Columbus Technical College has been officially designated a 2017 Military Friendly® School. Approximately 21 percent of the student body at Columbus Tech consists…

Columbus Technical College always has something to brag about and now its Local Board of Directors is getting its turn. That’s because for the seventh consecutive year, the board has…

Columbus City Councilman Walker Garrett had no idea what to expect when he walked in as a special guest for the recent meeting of the Columbus Literacy Alliance – an…

Columbus Technical College, along with its 21 sister colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is offering help to the thousands of students recently displaced by the closing…

Twenty-six year old Meagan Cauley of Valley, Alabama will soon be adding a much-needed $250 to her education expense account. That’s because Cauley is the latest Columbus Technical College dental…

Columbus Technical College would like to congratulate the following 22 students for making the President’s List last semester. The President’s List represents students who earned a perfect 4.0 GPA while…

Dozens of students from various programs in Columbus Technical College’s Division of Health Sciences and Nursing were the stars of their shows recently. Students who successfully completed their program requirements…

Several dozen students were honored at Columbus Technical College recently by either successfully completing their GED testing and/or earning their certification in ESL (English as a Second Language). The students…