Foundation News

The mission of the Coastal Pines Technical College Foundation, Inc. (CPTC Foundation) is to further the mission and goals of Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) by providing financial and other essential support to fund emerging and existing academic initiatives and priorities.


The CPTC Foundation regularly receives donations from local stakeholders. Members of the Board of Trustees and the President of Coastal Pines Technical College, as well as other college faculty and staff accept donations on behalf of the CPTC Foundation.

CPTC Foundation Receives Donation for Adult Education Program

NextEra Energy recently donated $2,500 to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation to go towards the Adult Education Program. These funds will be earmarked to assist with paying for High School Equivalency (HSE) testing fees for students who have completed their HSE course work and are ready to complete their HSE diploma test. "We appreciate our partners at NextEra Energy for their continued support of the Adult Education Program and the college. The funds from this donation...



Respiratory Care Program Receives Donation Through CPTC Foundation

The National Board for Respiratory Care (NRBC) recently donated $10,000 to start a Respiratory Care Scholarship for students enrolled in the Respiratory Care Program here at Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC). To qualify for the scholarship, students must be enrolled in the Respiratory Care Therapy program and meet minimum G.P.A. requirements set by the CPTC Foundation. Students can be enrolled full-time or part-time to qualify for this scholarship. "We are very excited to offer this...



Satilla REMC Donates to CPTC Foundation for SPCCA Students

Recently, the Satilla REMC Foundation donated $10,000 to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation. This donation will be used towards scholarships for the Electrical Lineworker Program at the Southern Pines College and Career Academy (SPCCA) to directly support the dual enrollment students and costs associated with the program. Through assistance from community partners and donors like Satilla REMC, the CPTC Foundation continues to serve students in need of financial...



CPTC Foundation Hosts 9th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation hosted the 9th annual Sporting Clays Tournament on May 4, 2024, at the Dorchester Shooting Preserve in Midway, Ga. There were 22 teams participating in the event, and over $20,000 was raised for student scholarships. Winners were chosen based on Lewis Class rules and were split into two brackets. For bracket A, 1st place was JM Miles, 2nd place was Enviva, and 3rd place Darien Telephone. Bracket B winners were International Auto...



Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America Donates Electric Vehicle Tool Kits to Coastal Pines Technical College

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) donated two electric vehicle tool kits to the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation on March 19, 2024. These tool kits will be used for Electric Vehicle Professional Technical Certificate of Credit (EVP TCC) program at the Baxley and Waycross campuses. The electric vehicle tool kits will enhance the resources available to students enrolled in the Electric Vehicle Professional TCC program. These kits include Milli Ohm Meters, Mega...



CPTC Foundation Hosts Inaugural Donor Recognition Dinner

Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) hosted the inaugural Donor Recognition Dinner for the CPTC Foundation on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Railway Express Depot in Waycross. The event honored the 18 community partners who donated to the CPTC Foundation on various levels from $2,500 to $100,000 for the 2023 year. The CPTC Foundation Board of Trustees, Local Board of Directors, and executive leadership team were in attendance to celebrate these generous donors. Emily O’Bara, 2024...



RYAM Partners with Coastal Pines Technical College to Launch Registered Apprenticeship Program

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and JESUP, Ga., March 5, 2024 – Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) and Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) have partnered to establish a registered apprenticeship, enhancing career opportunities in Jesup and surrounding areas. The signing event at RYAM's Jesup plant on March 5, 2024, inaugurates this collaboration, aiming to provide hands-on training and real-world experience. Coastal Pines will offer apprenticeships in Industrial System fields, blending...



Memorial Satilla donates $100,000 for Allied Health program at Coastal Pines Technical College

Photo ID: Pictured (l-r) – Amanda Morris – vice president for academic affairs at Coastal Pines, Sarah Gove- marketing director at Memorial Satilla, Dale Neely – CEO at Memorial Satilla, Lonnie Roberts – president at Coastal Pines, Larry Paulk – CPTC Foundation Trustee Chairman, Celeste Brizzee – CNO at Memorial Satilla, and Stephanie Roberts, executive director of college advancement. Memorial Satilla donates $100,000 for Allied Health program at Coastal Pines Technical...



Be Like Blue Memorial Scholarship Established

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation received a donation on February 29, 2024, to establish a new memorial scholarship. The "Be like Blue" Scholarship was established with funds raised to memorialize the life of Bobby Blue Smith. Blue was a Ware County Firefighter who tragically passed away while protecting our community in June 2023. The memorial scholarship honors his dedication and commitment to service. Coastal Pines Technical College students must apply through...



Rayonier Makes Donation to the CPTC Forestry Program

The Rayonier Community Fund awarded the Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation with a $2,000 donation. This donation will assist with supplies and other programmatic expenses for the CPTC Forestry Program. The CPTC Forestry Program is currently taught on the Waycross campus and the Basic Timber Harvesting certificate can be earned at Pierce, Appling, and Charlton County High Schools through the dual enrollment program. For more information on the CPTC Foundation or the Forestry...



Donation Received to Create New Terry Thomas Memorial Scholarship

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation received a $20,000 donation from the Terry Thomas Foundation to create the new Terry Thomas Memorial Scholarship. This new scholarship will be used for Glynn County students who are attending Coastal Pines Technical College. The Terry Thomas Foundation, located in Glynn County on Sea Island, was established in 2004. Ms. Thomas passed away in 2011, but her Foundation continues to have a powerful impact on her community. Susan Goodhue,...



CPTC Foundation Purchases Scuba Immersion Suits for Commercial Fishing Program at Coastal Pines

The Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) Foundation recently purchased Scuba Immersion suits for the Commercial Fisherman program for Dual Enrolled students in McIntosh County. This purchase was made possible through a donation from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources that has previously supported the Commercial Fishing program. Thanks to donors and supports like the Georgia DNR, Coastal Pines is able to continue to support the dual enrollment program at McIntosh County. For...