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SAVANNAH — Savannah Technical College offers 12-week certificate programs leading to entry-level employment in some of the area’s most in-demand careers, all backed by the promise of guaranteed interviews with leading employers.

“We’re committed to this model of career preparation because it works — for students, for companies and for the community as a whole,” said Ken Boyd, vice president of economic development. “We call it Hire Education.”

Over the past year, more than 150 graduates have been employed after successfully completing one of the technical certificate programs.

Information sessions are offered weekly on Wednesday afternoons at 3 p.m. in the Administration Building, Room 166 at the College’s Savannah Campus, 5717 White Bluff Rd.

Beginning Jan. 7
Aircraft structural assembly class
Aircraft electrical assembly class
Luxury craft cabinetmaking class

Aviation classes are taught at the Savannah campus. For information, call Jenni West at (912) 443-5341.

Beginning Jan. 28
Certified customer service specialist class
Certified manufacturing specialist class
Certified warehousing distribution specialist class

Beginning Jan. 29
Direct support professional class

Classes are taught at the Crossroads Technology Campus in the Crossroads Business Park off I-95, exit 104. For information, call Jackie Smalls at (912) 443-5808.

Effingham School Board Approves $203M budget with Potential Property Tax Increase
2026 budget
This chart illustrates how the Effingham County School District’s $203 million general fund is allocated for fiscal year 2026, including spending on salaries, benefits, transportation, health services, and safety and security. (Courtesy of Effingham School District)
The Effingham County Board of Education approved a $203 million fiscal year 2026 budget Thursday night, reflecting an 11% increase over last year. The rise is largely due to an $8 million spike in health and retirement benefit costs for employees. To help cover the shortfall, the district may raise the property tax millage rate, potentially increasing homeowners’ taxes by up to 12 percent.
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