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By Su Ann Bird

 

AMERICUS – Two South Georgia Technical College Electronics Technology Degree students have been selected to participate in the Pathways Program at Warner Robins Air Force Base (RAFB).  The program offers federal internship and employment opportunities for current students, recent graduates and those with an advanced degree.

SGTC Electronics students Quentin Edwards and Brent Allegood both of Ellaville, Georgia accepted the 6-month paid internship with Warner Robins Air Force Base as Electronics Mechanics. They will be working on Electronic Aircraft Systems at RAFB.  Mike Collins, Instructor, Electronics Technology, says these students have acquired electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

The Electronics Technology Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics professions. Cynthia Carter, SGTC Director of Career Services says the Pathways Program is geared towards inviting talented students into federal employment.  Current students may reach out to Career Services to learn more about the program and paid opportunities to work in federal agencies and explore federal careers while completing your education.

For more information about the SGTC Electronics Program contact Instructor Mike Collins at mcollins@southgatech.edu or 229-931-2593.  To learn more about the SGTC Career Services office, contact Cynthia Carter at ccarter@southgatech.edu or 229-931-2057.