Student Organizations and Opportunities
Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL)
The GOAL program is held annually. Outstanding students are nominated by instructors, and finalists are selected on the basis of performance in their respective programs of study and in interviews with a panel of judges. The finalist represents CPTC in the statewide competition for major prizes and awards.
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
Phi Beta Lambda is a national student organization for students interested in business careers. PBL provides the students with opportunities to develop occupational competencies for business occupations and promotes a sense of civic and personal responsibility. Local, state and national competitions are open to students in this organization.
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
The National Technical Honor Society is an organization that recognizes students who excel both academically and professionally. Members are nominated by their program instructors and must have a 3.75 or higher average (for a minimum of 30 semester hours) and no less than a 2.0 work ethics grade in every course. Graduates are recognized during the graduation ceremony by the honorary regalia. Membership fees are the responsibility of the student.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association offers opportunities for leadership development, fellowship, and volunteer activities. Each campus/site elects student representatives to serve as Delegates to the SGA. SGA plans activities and sponsors school and civic improvement projects. Activity fees are administered through the Student Activity Fund Council and Student Government Association.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA® is a professional organization that recognizes outstanding students in secondary and postsecondary education. SkillsUSA® members participate in chapter meetings, competitions, leadership conferences, and activities. Members conduct community service projects. They can also interact with local business people in their field of study. Through the SkillsUSA® Championships program, members can earn recognition, industry tools and prizes, and college scholarships by competing in local, state, and national competitions.
Professional Organizations
HORT Club
HORT club meets on the Waycross Campus only. It is open to any student in any program that may have an interest in Horticulture. Membership dues apply.
Lamba Nu (LN)
Lamba Nu (LN) is affiliated with the National office of the Lambda Nu National Honors Society for Radiologic and Imaging Sciences. Membership in the organization is open to all students enrolled in Radiologic Technology Program or Imaging Sciences Program at Coastal Pines Technical College. Student must have and maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. to be a member. Lambda Nu meets on the Waycross Campus only.