Our mission here at the College of Coastal Georgia can be summed up in two words – student success. That success is our passion and drive, but it’s also our legacy. We pride ourselves on providing the big school feel with personal touches to make students feel like individuals, and not just numbers. We challenge and empower our students to be agents of change in a challenging and continually-changing world. Our goal is to provide students with the tools to be successful once they graduate and venture into the future, while reminding them that they will always be part of the Mariner Family.

Beyond what we do for our students is the impact we make here in our own backyard every day. The College has contributed $500,000,000 in the last five years to support the economic growth and prosperity of our community by focusing on providing high-quality education and workforce development.

Approximately 80% of our graduates remain in the Golden Isles after receiving their diplomas, adding their passion, skills, and knowledge to the local economy. Through our partnerships with local businesses and organizations, we have been able to provide our students with valuable internships and job placement opportunities. This benefits not only students, but it also addresses the workforce needs of our local businesses and industries. Two major industries we work very closely with are healthcare and teaching.

Through partnerships with organizations such as Southeast Georgia Health System, our nationally-recognized nursing program has been able to provide invaluable hands-on experiences in clinical settings. We are proud to play a major role in addressing the nursing shortage in our healthcare system with many of our nursing graduates remaining in the region, ensuring that our community has access to quality healthcare.

Our Teacher and Education Preparation program has been making a significant impact on the education of children and young adults in the Golden Isles. The program has been designed to provide our students with the passion, skills, and knowledge needed to become effective and inspiring educators. Our highly qualified and award-winning teachers are making a difference in the lives of their students and contributing to the development of our community.

Now, how does the Navigator Society contribute to the mission of the College? A navigator is someone who helps chart the course while also making sure that the journey is free of risk and danger. Our navigators believe in and choose to support our mission and passion that higher education benefits all. Your contribution of $1,000 or more in unrestricted funds to the Navigator Society will enable the College to continue this path of changing the lives of our students, while creating a lasting impact on our local communities here in the Golden Isles and across our great state.

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