Higher learning from technical college to university studies provides a variety of training options for Butts County's workforce.
Certificate and diploma programs, associate's degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctoral programs are offered in such disciplines as healthcare, electronics, interactive design and game development, engineering, architecture, economics and many others.
Southern Crescent Technical College offers nearly 200 programs of study at five campuses in the region. The Butts County Center in Jackson, Georgia offers college classes in:
- Nurse aide
- Patient care assistant
- Commercial truck driving
- Diesel equipment technology
Southern Crescent Technical College develops programs designed to meet the changing needs of the regional economy with the flexibility and creativity necessary to sustain the workforce of the future. Courses of study on nearby campuses include:
Southern Crescent Technical College
Southern Crescent Technical College has emerged as a premier technical institution in the state offering students a wider range of educational programs, increased access to college resources and technology, and improved opportunities for career success. Additionally, business and industry now benefit from a larger pool of qualified, skilled graduates and expanded access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
Southern Crescent Technical College currently offers over 200 programs in various fields, including allied health, business, computers, film technology, public safety, professional services, and technical and industrial training.
The college takes pride in preparing today’s students for the workforce of tomorrow. It provides a variety of training options, from short certificate programs to diploma programs and associate degrees, equipping students with the essential skills to transition smoothly into their careers and contribute to the economic growth and development of the local community. Adult education and continuing education programs are also available to ensure appropriate training is accessible to students at every level.
Furthermore, Southern Crescent Technical College develops programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of the regional economy, demonstrating the flexibility and creativity necessary to sustain the workforce of the future.
Gordon State College
Butts County residents also have access to campuses of top colleges and universities in metropolitan Atlanta and Macon, Georgia.
Gordon State College, only 20 minutes south of Butts County, offers 10 four-year degrees – early childhood education, mathematics, biology, history, English, nursing, health information management, human services, middle grades education, and management and administration - and three associate’s degrees. The residential campus enrolls approximately 4,000 students. Other Higher Education Institutions within 35 miles of Butts County
The University of Georgia Griffin Campus
A University of Georgia degree is closer than you think.The University of Georgia Griffin Campus, originally established as the Georgia Experiment Station in 1888, has played an integral role in the development of modern agriculture. While the campus is mostly known for its groundbreaking advancements in agricultural and environmental sciences, UGA-Griffin began offering degree-completion programs in 2005. Students at UGA-Griffin enjoy low student-to-faculty ratios, and many students can take advantage of on-campus work and directed research opportunities so that they can gain real-world work experience while earning their University of Georgia degree.
UGA-Griffin also hosts the Office of Continuing Education, which provides innovative lifelong learning opportunities through its programs. In addition, Continuing Ed offers youth and community outreach programs, as well as conference space for other meetings and special events.