Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) will celebrate the achievements of its graduates during its annual Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, June 11, at 7 p.m. at Wayne County High School. The ceremony will recognize students who have successfully completed Technical Certificates of Credit, diplomas, and associate degree programs, as well as graduates who have earned their High School Equivalency credential through the college's Adult Education program. A total of 89 graduates are...

Coastal Pines Technical College is proud to announce the students who have earned President's List, Dean's List, and Academic Achievement honors for Spring Semester 2026, which began January 12, 2026 and concluded May 6, 2026. These outstanding students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and a commitment to excellence in their chosen fields of study. To qualify for the President's List, students must be enrolled full-time and earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the...

Coastal Pines Technical College is excited to announce that registration for its inaugural Technical & Industrial Program Day Camp has officially reached full capacity. The four-day camp, taking place June 22-25 on the Waycross Campus, will welcome a full group of current ninth-grade students for an immersive, hands-on experience in some of the region’s most in-demand technical career fields. Sponsored by the Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation, the Technical & Industrial Program...

Attention Stingray Family: We are aware of the wildfires affecting communities in our service delivery area. Students, faculty, and staff, please express caution when planning for traveling to, and from campus. If you are directly affected by the wildfires, please communicate with your instructor or direct supervisor regarding your situation. The safety of our Stingray community is our first priority.

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation has received a $35,000 donation from the Terry Thomas Foundation, continuing its longstanding support of students in Glynn County through the Terry Thomas Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial assistance to Glynn County students attending Coastal Pines Technical College, helping to reduce the cost of tuition and other educational expenses as they pursue workforce-ready careers. The Terry Thomas Foundation,...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to recognize Kailey Deckman and Madeline Knepp, seniors at Camden County High School for their outstanding achievement through the Dual Enrollment program. In 2026, the two will graduate simultaneously with their high school diploma and associate degrees, demonstrating exceptional dedication, discipline, and academic success. Kailey and Madeline began their Dual Enrollment journey together as freshmen, motivated by a shared desire to...

WAYCROSS, GA (3/25/26) — Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) announced today that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® Schools designation and has been recognized as a Gold-level institution. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® Schools designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 3,200 organizations participated in the Military Friendly® survey. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were developed in...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to recognize three graduates of its Registered Apprenticeship Program through the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) pathway in partnership with Jeff Davis County EMS. James Beasley, Niya Dove, and Amber Rushing have successfully completed the program, demonstrating dedication to their training and a strong commitment to serving their community. CPTC’s Registered Apprenticeship Program provides students with a unique opportunity to earn...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to recognize James Byron “Gage” Milsom, a junior at Brantley County High School, for his outstanding progress in the college’s Dual Enrollment Welding program. Through the program, Gage is gaining valuable hands-on experience and industry-recognized credentials. By the end of his junior year, he will have earned the Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) and the Gas Metal Arc Welder TCC. In the coming...

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) has announced the promotion of Kimberly Burgess to Vice President for Economic Development, recognizing her leadership, extensive higher education experience, and strong track record of connecting education with workforce and industry needs. Burgess brings more than 22 years of experience in higher education, with expertise spanning workforce development, apprenticeship expansion, enrollment strategy, student success, and community engagement. In her...

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation has received a $4,000 donation from the Rayonier Community Fund to support the college’s Forestry Program. The funds will be used to assist with supplies and other programmatic expenses, ensuring students have access to the tools and resources needed for hands-on learning. The CPTC Forestry Program is based on the Waycross campus and prepares students for careers in one of Southeast Georgia’s most vital industries. In addition to...

Each semester Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) recognizes students who have accomplished high academic achievements through the President’s List, Dean’s List and the Academic Achievement Award. The President's List recognizes full-time students who earned a semester GPA of 4.00 and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. The Dean’s List recognizes CPTC students enrolled full time who have earned a semester GPA of 3.75 - 3.99 out of a possible 4.0 and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0...