Southern Crescent Technical College

Name

Southern Crescent Technical College

Legal name

Southern Crescent Technical College

Website

https://sctech.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical and Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Technical education programs
• Workforce training services
• Nursing education programs
• Adult education services
• Apprenticeship training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Griffin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: State-subsidized tuition for credit programs. Tuition rates set by Technical College System of Georgia. Affordable tuition supported by HOPE Grant and Zell Miller Scholarship for eligible Georgia residents.
2. State Funding (TCSG): Operating funds from Technical College System of Georgia based on enrollment and performance metrics.
3. Federal Grants: HRSA NEPQR Workforce Expansion Grant ($3.95M over 4 years), Nursing Education Program Expansion Grant ($450,000), Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce grants, Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants.
4. Continuing Education and Workforce Development: Customized workforce training for employers (e.g., Bonduelle apprenticeship, Rivian Technical Trades, AWS fusion splicing training), fee-based professional development courses.
5. Foundation and Donor Contributions: SCTC Foundation raises funds through annual Internal Tiger Campaign, golf tournaments, PAIRINGS culinary events. Donations from Amazon ($10,000-$25,000), Georgia Power ($25,000), P&G ($15,000), and others.
6. Bookstore and Student Services: Campus bookstore sales, transcript fees, parking permits, testing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Southern Crescent Technical College is a public technical college that delivers career-focused certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs across technical, healthcare, industrial, and service fields at multiple campus locations in the Southern Crescent region of Georgia. The college offers 139 tuition-free programs through the HOPE Career Grant, supplemented by apprenticeship programs, workforce development training for employers, adult education/GED preparation, and community outreach through VEX Robotics clubs and entrepreneurship centers. Its offerings serve both individual learners pursuing credentials and regional employers seeking customized workforce training and apprenticeship pipelines.

Product overview

Southern Crescent Technical College (SCTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia offering a portfolio of career-focused educational programs across multiple campuses. The institution provides over 200 industry-guided programs including certificate, diploma, and degree options. Core offerings include technical career programs (Automotive Technology, Welding, Precision Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance, Construction Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology), healthcare programs (Practical Nursing, ASN Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, Health Science with 35+ fields), technology programs (Computer Programming, Computer Technology, Film Production), and service industry programs (Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Logistics). SCTC operates 139 tuition-free programs through the HOPE Career Grant across 16 high-demand career fields. The institution also provides adult education/GED preparation, community outreach through VEX Robotics camps, childcare services via Tender Tech, and small business support through entrepreneurship centers. The college serves students across seven campuses and centers in the Southern Crescent region of Georgia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dundee Promise Program: A scholarship program providing financial support for Spalding County residents pursuing technical education at SCTC.
• Tender Tech Child Development Center
• TIGERLINK

Products and services

• Automotive Technology Program Training in automotive technology ranging from maintenance techniques and electronic systems diagnostics to performance technology, preparing graduates for careers in the automotive industry.
• Commercial Truck Driving Certificate Certificate program providing basic training in the principles and skills of commercial truck operations, preparing students for the Georgia CDL Skills Exam.
• Computer Programming Over 25 computer programming certificates and diplomas focused on programming languages such as C++, C#, Java, and Visual Basic, including network and database administration, web design, game design, and cloud environments.
• Computer Technology Certificate or diploma program providing knowledge to jumpstart careers in information technology with options across more than 16 fields including animation, game design, networking, and repairs.
• Construction Technology Programs in air conditioning technology, carpentry, construction management, electrical construction and maintenance, masonry, and plumbing for private, public, and commercial construction projects.
• Diesel Equipment Technology Sequence of courses preparing students for careers in diesel equipment service and repair, covering truck, heavy equipment, marine systems, and emergency power generator repair.
• Early Childhood Care and Education Sequence of courses preparing students for careers in early childhood education with theory and practical application for employment in child care centers and Head Start.
• Health Science Program Certificate or diploma program offering courses applying science and technology through medical care with options across more than 35 specific fields including pharmaceutical assistance and surgical technology.
• Industrial Maintenance (Industrial Systems Technology) Industrial Systems Technology program including Manufacturing Maintenance and Mechatronics, covering electronics, industrial wiring, motors, controls, PLCs, instrumentation, fluid power, mechanical, pumps and piping.
• Logistics and Transportation Technology Courses in inventory control, purchasing techniques, warehouse and distribution technologies for careers in Georgia's transportation super-hub of the Southeast.
• Practical Nursing Diploma program preparing students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses through academic and occupational courses providing variety of techniques and clinical experiences.
• Certified Engineering Assistant Program Program providing training to become an Engineering Drafting Technician, covering drafting and design and complex mathematical calculations.
• Electrical Lineman Technology Training in technical and mechanical skills for installing or repairing electrical power systems and telecommunications cables including fiber optics.
• Precision Manufacturing Program preparing students for entry-level employment in manufacturing environments covering fundamental manufacturing processes including manufacturing design, machining, assembly, mathematical operators, technical schematics, and engineering tools.
• Welding and Joining Technology Program preparing students for careers in welding industry with welding theory and practical application, qualifying graduates as welding and joining technicians.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) RN nursing degree program preparing graduates for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination with clinical experiences integrated under instructor guidance.
• LPN/Paramedic to RN Bridge Program Accelerated pathway for Licensed Practical Nurses and Paramedics to advance to Registered Nurse status, expanded to additional county locations in Spring 2026 (Butts and Jasper counties).
• Medical Laboratory Technology Associate of Applied Science degree preparing students to perform clinical laboratory procedures for diagnosis and treatment, offered at the Flint River Campus pending final approval.
• Culinary Arts Program with Crescent Café Live-Work Experience Culinary program with live-work experience through Crescent Café where students operate a real café, blending academic instruction with hands-on practice in a real-world hospitality environment.
• Film School at Education and Training Complex at Ellis Crossing Film production and technology programs training entry-level Film/Video Production technicians covering Electrical and Lighting, Grip and Rigging, On-set Production Assistant, Hair and Makeup, Set Construction and Scenic.
• Dundee Promise Program (Spalding County) Scholarship program providing financial support for Spalding County residents pursuing technical education at SCTC, including tuition assistance and pathway commitments.
• HOPE Career Grant Tuition-Free Programs 139 tuition-free programs across 16 high-demand career fields available through the HOPE Career Grant, including Automotive Technology, Health Science, Welding, Commercial Truck Driving, Computer Programming, and more.
• Adult Education / GED Program Programs helping adults earn GED credentials and high school equivalency diplomas through GaHSE (GED and HiSET) preparation, including ESL, adult basic education, workforce re-entry programs, and inmate education programs.
• Tender Tech Child Development Center On-campus child development center on Flint River Campus providing early learning opportunities and serving as a live-work training environment for early childhood education students, with Georgia Pre-K Program expansion.
• Small Business Entrepreneurship Centers (SBEC) Centers designed to nurture and support entrepreneurs at multiple county locations, providing resources for starting and growing businesses, including partnership with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center.
• VEX Robotics Clubs and STEM Camps STEM outreach programs offering robotics engineering, drone technology, programming, and problem-solving experiences for middle and high school students, including competitive tournaments and free technology camps.
• Rivian Technical Trades Apprenticeship Program U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Training program in partnership with Rivian, training eight SCTC students as inaugural cohort for electric vehicle technical trades.
• Bonduelle Registered Apprenticeship Training U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Training program for five Bonduelle employees in partnership with the Development Authority for Butts County.
• AWS Partnership for Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA) Partnership with Amazon Web Services for Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA) program at Griffin Campus, including AWS fusion splicing training sessions.
• Movie Production Set Design (Film Technology) Film Technology program training entry-level Film/Video Production technicians covering Electrical and Lighting, Grip and Rigging, On-set Production Assistant, Hair and Makeup, Set Construction and Scenic.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.6% job placement rate for graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor, major and core.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Partnership for Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA) program at Griffin Campus. AWS fusion splicing training sessions hosted at SCTC. $10,000 donation for robotics education and student athletics.
• Soccer in the StreetsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with Amazon for Soccer & STEM Showcase. 120 metro Atlanta students participated in soccer clinics and STEM Expo with interactive learning stations.
• BrightmarkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Industry-community partnership exploration. SCTC Economic Development team visited Brightmark's Circularity Center in Ashley, Indiana to learn about sustainable manufacturing.
• BonduellemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2025U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Training program for five Bonduelle employees. Development Authority for Butts County involved in collaboration.
• WorkSource Three RiversmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Three Rivers Regional Commission Workforce Development Division temporarily relocated to SCTC Griffin Campus to continue providing workforce services.
• University of Georgia Small Business Development CentermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2024Partnership agreement signed during ribbon cutting for Butts County Small Business Entrepreneurship Center (SBEC). Collaboration for entrepreneur support services.
• Global Impact Christian Ministries and Stockbridge Community ChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2024Weekend course offerings at Henry County partner locations, expanding accessibility for working adults.
• Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) / University System of Georgia (USG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2024First articulation agreement since passage of Top State for Talent Act (HB 192). Helps nursing students seamlessly advance education and careers between the two Georgia higher education systems.
• Jackson High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2024Talent Strong Pre-Apprenticeship program. Students Caydon Hardy and Brandon Benites Lopez signed agreements to gain theory and hands-on skills training.
• Gordon State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2024RN-BSN Articulation Agreement signed January 18, 2024. SCTC nursing graduates who complete Associate of Science in Nursing can seamlessly transfer to Gordon State College's BSN program.
• Clayton State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2024Renewed RN-BSN Articulation Agreement. Creates education pathways for SCTC ASN graduates to continue to BSN degree at Clayton State.
• Mercer UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Articulation agreement allows SCTC Early Childhood Care and Education graduates to transfer most credits to Mercer University as juniors, enabling bachelor's degree completion.
• RivianflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Rivian Technical Trades apprenticeship program. Eight SCTC students signed as inaugural cohort at Georgia QuickStart Training Center. Partnership with Georgia Piedmont and Athens Technical Colleges.
• Henry County Water AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Summer Institute Internship Program for rising high school juniors and seniors. Paid internships in water treatment, wastewater treatment, IT, and reservoirs.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Southern Regional Technical College: TCSG technical college in southwest Georgia with similar Carnegie-style technical, healthcare, and industrial programming and shared TCSG funding formula.
• Athens Technical College: Another TCSG technical college co-partnering with SCTC on the Rivian apprenticeship, serving a comparable mix of technical, healthcare, and industrial students in northeast Georgia under common TCSG governance.
• Georgia Northwestern Technical College: TCSG technical college in northwest Georgia providing parallel technical, healthcare, and business programs under common SACSCOC accreditation.
• Wiregrass Georgia Technical College: TCSG technical college in south Georgia offering comparable associate degree, technical certificate, and adult education programming under identical state accreditation and tuition rules.
• Georgia Piedmont Technical College: A fellow TCSG technical college in metro Atlanta explicitly partnering with SCTC on the Rivian Technical Trades apprenticeship; offers overlapping technical, healthcare, and industrial programs under the same state tuition framework.
• Central Georgia Technical College: Largest TCSG technical college operating under the same state tuition, accreditation, and funding framework; offers comparable associate degrees, nursing, and technical certificates across multiple campuses.
• Chattahoochee Technical College: TCSG technical college serving the northwest Atlanta metro area with overlapping program mix (nursing, industrial, business) and shared articulation pathways into the University System of Georgia.
• Lanier Technical College: TCSG technical college in northeast Georgia sharing the same state funding model and offering comparable technical certificates, associate degrees, and adult education programming.
• Coastal Pines Technical College: TCSG technical college serving southeast Georgia with the same TCSG-driven academic catalog, healthcare programs, and industry-driven workforce partnerships.
• Oconee Fall Line Technical College: TCSG technical college in middle Georgia operating under the same state tuition structure with overlapping technical, healthcare, and adult education program categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southern-crescent-technical-college
• Xx.com/SoCrescentTech
• Facebookfacebook.com/SouthernCrescentTech

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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