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Wiregrass is participating in an experimental fina

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:01:18 EST

The Federal Pell Grant program is conducting an experiment with a select few colleges.

Wiregrass recognizes outgoing Board Chair

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:45:29 EST

At the August meeting of the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Board of Directors, the Board recog

Adults Can Start a New Chapter in Life with a Free

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:48:49 EST

More than one million adults in Georgia don’t have a high school diploma.

Wiregrass optical program coordinator receives industry award

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:26:56 EST

William Gerald Wilkerson, optical program coordinator for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, was awarded the 2012 Optician of the Year award from the Opticians Association of Georgia at their recent conference held in Valdosta.

TCSG State Board Approves Tuition Increase for 2013

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:40:49 EST

The state board that oversees the Technical College System of Georgia today approved the system’s request for a tuition increase of $10 per credit hour starting next year.

Communities honored with inclusion in literacy program

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:33:49 EST

Local leaders from several South Georgia counties headed to Atlanta on Thursday, September 6 to mark their participation in the Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP).

Wiregrass students help administer vaccinations

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:18:53 EST

Wiregrass Ben Hill-Irwin campus students recently assisted the Irwin County Health Department in administering flu and HPV vaccines for students, faculty, and staff.

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Awarded Military Friendly Schools Distinction

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:42:54 EST

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been named one of the top 15 percent of all universities and colleges nationwide for their commitment to serving military members, veterans, and spouses in the community by G.I. Jobs Magazine. Victory Media, the pre

Wiregrass to host Gathering of Eagles, a leadership symposium

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:30:01 EST

The annual Wiregrass Gathering of Eagles Business and Leadership Symposium is back. This year’s theme is “Make Your Business Stand Out.” Once again the college is teaming up with premier sponsor Valdosta State University to bring you an outstanding day of

Wiregrass adult education students receive community sponsored scholarships

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:31:07 EST

Several Wiregrass Adult Education students were the recipients of funds raised by the Ben Hill community. The community coordinated an “Are you Smarter than a Wild Chicken Spelling Bee” that raised money used to provide scholarships for students taking th

Wiregrass literacy program receives donation

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:27:14 EST

The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma in Douglas presented the Wiregrass Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP) with a check for 100 dollars. The donation will be used to aid CLCP in programs designed to increase the literacy rates in Coffee Co

Azalea Health Innovations, Inc. to host Collaboration for Future Innovation forum

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:55:45 EST

Valdosta State University President, Dr. William McKinney and President of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Dr. Ray Perren spoke at the Collaboration for Future Innovation forum. The forum was moderated by Myrna Ballard, President of the Valdosta-Lown

Cosmetology students treated to class from national educator

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:45:17 EST

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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College PreK Welcomes Lisa Tomberlin for Georgia PreK Week

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:21:25 EST

Fitzgerald, GA — To celebrate Georgia's Pre-K program and its 20th Anniversary, Lisa Tomberlin, Provost of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College visited the WGTC Child Development Center on Wednesday, October 4, 2012. Around the state, attention was turned

Wiregrass Foundation to hold 27th annual dinner

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 16:32:55 EST

Fitzgerald, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation North will hold its 27th Annual Meeting and Banquet on Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Charles Harris Learning Center on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Tech. Attende

Wiregrass Adult Education Services recognized at state conference

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:09:04 EST

Valdosta, GA: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Adult Education Services staff recently attended the 2012 Georgia Adult Education Fall Conference in Atlanta. The theme for this year’s conference was “Creating a Workforce for Georgia and a Future for Fam

Wiregrass students help high school students make life decisions

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:37:45 EST

Valdosta, GA: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing students and Pharmacy Technology students helped as local ninth grade students were faced with life altering decisions. The Tift County High School Northeast Campus held their fourth annu

Wiregrass Health Information Technology program achieves accreditation

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:14:09 EST

Valdosta, GA: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Health Information Technology program was reviewed and accepted for accreditation status. The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) voted at the

Wiregrass Child Development Center to hold Open House and Book Fair for the Community

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:44:33 EST

Fitzgerald, GA— The Child Development Center of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will hold a special Open House and Book Fair on Tuesday evening, November 6, 2012, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wiregrass Child Development Center Storybook 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:58:45 EST

Fitzgerald, GA — Calling all runners and walkers, young and old alike! On Saturday, November 10, in conjunction with the Fitzgerald Harmony Jubilee, all members of the community are invited to participate in the Storybook 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at

Wiregrass Adult Education program announces GED Scholarship recipients

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:03:13 EST

Fitzgerald, GA: The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Pine Street Adult Education Center would like to congratulate several students who received a full or partial scholarship for the GED testing fees. These qualifying students are working to obtain the

Wiregrass employees earn credentials in enrollment management

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:41:56 EST

Valdosta, GA: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College employees, Nelda Durkovic and Teresa Spires, were recently awarded the Registered Enrollment Professional credential by the Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (GACRAO) at

Wiregrass to host Gathering of Eagles

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:12:58 EST

Valdosta, GA—The annual Wiregrass Gathering of Eagles Business and Leadership Symposium is back. This year’s theme is “Make Your Business Stand Out.” Once again the college is teaming up with premier sponsor Valdosta State University to bring you an outst

Wiregrass Georgia Tech now offering computer based GED testing

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:22:46 EST

Valdosta, GA: GED computer-based testing is being offered through Wiregrass Georgia Technical College on the Coffee Campus, Ben Hill-Irwin Campus and the Valdosta Campus. Computer-based testing allows the test taker to get same day results with the except

Wiregrass awarded national marketing awards

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:33:29 EST

Valdosta, GA: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Office of Public Relations has been awarded three National Medallion Awards for Marketing by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. The college received awards at the District Two confe

Public Meeting Notice

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:54:36 EST

Fitzgerald, GA: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is applying to USDA Rural Development for loan and grant funds to create a STEM Interactive Center on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus.

Wiregrass students attend a Fall Leadership Conference

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:47:06 EST

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass student organization officers and leaders from the Wiregrass Georgia Collegiate Fellowship Club, the National Technical Honor Society, and the Student Leadership Council attended the Georgia Fall Leadership Conference in Atlanta, G

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College named a Best for Vets College

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:59:11 EST

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been named a Best for Vets Community and Technical College for 2013 by Military Times EDGE. The college was ranked 44th in the listing. According to the announcement, 140 colleges were considered in th

Wiregrass announces new program coordinators

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:37:57 EST

Fitzgerald, GA—Wiregrass Georgia Technical College would like to announce that Thomas Moody is the new Industrial Systems Technology Program Coordinator and Ira Smith is the new Telecommunications and Security Technology Program Coordinator for the Ben Hi

Wiregrass to offer Basic Emergency Medical Technician Training in Lakeland

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:48:45 EST

Adel, GA— A Basic Emergency Technician (EMT) training course will available in Lakeland starting in January 2013. Qualified students will participate in approximately 200 total hours of instruction provided through grant funding at Wiregrass Georgia Techn

Wiregrass takes the pulse of the health care industry

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:37:45 EST

VALDOSTA — The health-care and social assistance industry will create approximately 28 percent of all the new jobs in the United States between 2010 and 2020 as an aging population with extended longevity boosts the demand for qualified professionals, acc

Wiregrass announces new program offerings

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:48:05 EST

Valdosta, GA: Governor Nathan Deal proclaimed that October 29 through November 2 was Careers in Construction Week for the state of Georgia. This comes as the state wide program Go Build Georgia is actively working to increase the awareness of future labor

Applications now being accepted for the PELL Experiment program

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:03:16 EST

Valdosta, GA— The Federal Pell Grant program is conducting an experiment with a select few colleges across the country and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is one of them. The Pell Grant program is a type of post-secondary, educational federal grant pr

Wiregrass Foundation selects new trustees and begins fundraising campaign

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:29:05 EST

At the start of the new academic year, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation South selected new trustees as others completed their service on the board. The Foundation South provides financial assistance for students in Lowndes, Cook, Brooks, Ech

ATT Donates to Wiregrass Technical College Foundation South

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:22:15 EST

Valdosta, GA: Courtney Brinson, Regional Director of External Affairs at AT&T, presented a check for $4574 to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation South on December 5. Brinson stated, “AT&T is a proud sponsor of student scholarship and re

Wiregrass nursing students receive their pins

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:34:41 EST

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College practical nursing students on the Valdosta Campus received their nursing pins during a ceremony held prior to graduation on Tuesday, December 11. These 14 students have been in the WGTC practical nursing p

Wiregrass Vice President for Academic Affairs honored for communication skills

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:37:19 EST

Valdosta, GA: Dr. Ron O’Meara, Vice President of Academic Affairs for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was recently honored by the Valdosta Toasts, a Toastmasters International Club at their annual Christmas Toast held on December 4.

Flying high with the EMS and Paramedicine programs

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:54:10 EST

Valdosta, GA: Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Emergency Medical Services and Paramedicine students had the opportunity to get firsthand knowledge of what it takes to work as a flight nurse or paramedic. Air Methods Two out of Quincy, Florida sent a th

Nursing students receive their caps and pins

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:12:49 EST

Fitzgerald, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College practical nursing students on the Ben Hill–Irwin Campus received their nursing caps and pins during a ceremony held in the Charles Harris Learning Center Auditorium Thursday, November 29. These students

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Names Semi-Finalist for GOAL Award

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:17:56 EST

Four Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students have been selected as the college’s semi-finalist for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL).

Nursing students receive their pins

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:14:54 EST

Douglas, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College practical nursing students on the Coffee Campus received their nursing caps and pins during a ceremony held on Tuesday, November 27 at the Martin Civic Center.

Students pass National Dietary Manager Certification Exam

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:16:00 EST

Valdosta, GA: Two local students who recently completed the Dietary Manager program offered at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College sat for and passed the National Dietary Manager Certification Exam through the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Profes

REVIT Training offered at Wiregrass Georgia Tech

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:54:12 EST

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will begin offering an evening training program on REVIT® software for architects and engineers on January 14. The course will teach students how to use the REVIT Software that is becoming the norm in arch

Students participate in the rebranding of the

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:38:19 EST

Valdosta, GA— The Lowndes County Partnership for Health is in the process of changing its name to South Georgia Partnership for Health and with that change comes the need for a new logo. Executive Director John Sparks and the committee working on the rebr

Wiregrass announces EAGLE representative

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:26:57 EST

Valdosta, GA— Sarah Biggs has been chosen as the 2013 EAGLE representative for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Adult Education Programs. She will represent Wiregrass at the state EAGLE Leadership Institute later in the year. The Leadership Institute

Wiregrass literary journal takes top honors again

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:00:33 EST

FITZGERALD, Ga— The Wiregrass Reader: Rural Voices From Home, a literary journal published by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, won first place with special merit for its format, content, and presentation in the American Scholastic Press Association’s

Wiregrass Tech instructor receives award

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:17:10 EST

Valdosta, GA—Wiregrass Georgia Technical College practical nursing instructor, Donna Corbitt, was recently named the 2013 WGTC Rick Perkins winner.

First annual Brooks Bee, an adult county-wide spelling bee

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:44:15 EST

Valdosta, GA— Teams are pulling out their dictionaries, practicing Words with Friends™, and preparing to battle for the Big Bedazzled B. On February 28, Brooks County Certified Literate Community Program and Brooks County Family Connection will be hosting

Hesters and Corbett named employees of the year

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:26:06 EST

Valdosta, GA – Two Wiregrass employees were recently honored for their dedication, hard work and leadership skills by the faculty and staff of the college. Wiregrass employees annually nominate a staff member and a supervisor for their exemplary performan

Wiregrass launches a Georgia Teacher Academy

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:34:24 EST

Valdosta, GA—Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the Technical College System of Georgia have been approved as a Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GaTAPP) provider. GaTAPP is utilized by the State of Georgia’s Professional Standard

Valdosta State and Wiregrass Partner to Produce More College Graduates

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:33:08 EST

Valdosta, GA— Earning a college degree just became more accessible with the new Pathways Program developed by Valdosta State University and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The program allows students with an Associate of Applied Science degree from W

Wiregrass students attend leadership conference

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:12:52 EST

Valdosta- Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students representing all four campuses attended the 2013 Student Professional Development Conference held February 8-10 in Atlanta. Technical college students from across Georgia who participate in their coll

Goal is College Completion

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:58:36 EST

Valdosta, GA— The Georgia Independent College Association and the Technical College System of Georgia have made it easier for technical college graduates to enter many four-year private colleges in Georgia with transfer of credit hours. Representatives of

Veteran College Completion a focus of Wiregrass Georgia Tech

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:40:24 EST

Valdosta, GA— The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) held a “Dialogue on Veterans” in Washington, DC on February 11. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President Dr. Ray Perren was one of 25 community college presidents invited to attend t

Vendors invited to participate in 2nd Annual Wired Up event

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:45:35 EST

Valdosta, GA—The Valdosta Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will be holding the 2nd Annual Wired Up event on April 18, 2013. This event combines the college’s annual discount day, health fair, and spring fling into one big event. Wired Up is d

Adult Education Open House Focuses on Students and Staff

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:39:44 EST

Fitzgerald, GA—Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Ben Hill-Irwin Campus held an open house for the new Adult Education and GED Testing Center locations. The Adult Education classes and offices were recently moved from their Pine Street location to the

UGA Horticulture Professor to give local presentation

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:11:10 EST

Valdosta, GA— The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Horticulture Program and the Valdosta Tree Commission are sponsoring a presentation from Dr. Svoboda (Bodie) V. Pennisi , Associate Professor and Extension Landscape Specialist with the University Syst

Auto Collision Students receive donations

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:58:44 EST

Valdosta, GA— Two automotive collision students received some much needed tools for their career just because they submitted an application for a scholarship. Adrian Hargett and Diego Trujillo applied for scholarships through the Collision Repair Educatio

Practical Nursing Student Receives Scholarship

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:20:37 EST

Douglas, GA— Wiregrass practical nursing student Kayla Stevens was awarded the 2013 Coffee Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship. The annual scholarship is given to an allied health student on the Coffee Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical Colle

Wiregrass celebrates Health Information Professionals Week

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:54:39 EST

Valdosta, GA— The Wiregrass Georgia Tech Health Information Technology program held a dinner to celebrate National Health Information Professionals Week. The program is accredited by The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Every ye

Nursing students receive their caps

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:53:29 EST

Fitzgerald, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College practical nursing students on the Ben Hill–Irwin Campus received their nursing caps during a special ceremony held in the Charles Harris Learning Center Auditorium Thursday, March 14. Female students ear

Wiregrass announces new dean of allied health programs

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:50:41 EST

Valdosta, GA— Dr. Ron O’Meara, vice president of academic affairs, is pleased to announce that Dr. Jammie Wilbanks has been hired as the Dean of Allied Health Programs for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Dr. Wilbanks began working for Wiregrass in Au

Celebrity Hairstylist Returning to His Roots

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:13:08 EST

Valdosta, GA— Life and a career can take a person many places, even back home. That is the case for Celebrity Hairstylist Dennis Stokely. Born in Ocilla, Stokely has moved on to become a successful celebrity hairstylist working with well-known names such

Deal signs bill to expand access to tech schools

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EST

At the Technical College System of Georgia 2013 Leadership Summit, Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law legislation that will lower the GPA requirement for the HOPE Grant, which goes to students in the technical college system. By expanding access to the HOPE

Dr. Shawn Utley to lead Wiregrass as Interim President

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:30:17 EST

Valdosta, GA— The Wiregrass Board of Directors, faculty, and staff welcome Dr. Shawn Utley and his family to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Dr. Shawn Utley has been appointed by the Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia to become t

Wiregrass holds third annual Corks and Forks Fundraiser

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:35:49 EST

Valdosta, GA—The third annual “Corks and Forks: An Evening of Classic Southern Cuisine” was held to raise money for the Wiregrass Georgia Technical Foundation South that provides financial support through scholarships, program equipment purchases, student

Wiregrass Pharmacy Technology Program and Students receive high marks

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:36:55 EST

Valdosta, GA— In 2003, the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (formerly Valdosta Technical College) Pharmacy Technology program sought accreditation from the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). The program was the first from the Techni

Students inducted into National Technical Honor Society

Wed, 01 May 2013 13:49:18 EST

Fitzgerald, GA – Seventeen Wiregrass Georgia Technical College students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at a reception held in their honor.

Wiregrass Tech�s GOAL Student Named Top State Finalist

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:20:33 EST

Valdosta – Sandra Sheppard, a Business Administrative Technology student at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, was named one of the top nine finalists in the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) in Atlanta last week

Wiregrass to offer several summer camps for kids

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:22:05 EST

Do you have a child that loves watching crime scene shows, is into graphic design, loves nail art, or one who shows the potential to be a leader? If so, Wiregrass might just have a camp for them. This summer Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is offering

Wiregrass collects items for troops

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:58:11 EST

Douglas, GA—Students, faculty and staff on the Wiregrass Coffee Campus collected items during April for care packages for the local National Guard Combat Engineer Battalion. The Battalion is currently deployed to Afghanistan. The unit specializes in bomb

Lowndes High Students Receive Certified Nursing Assistant Pins

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:02:55 EST

Valdosta, GA— Twenty-eight students from Lowndes High received Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pins at a ceremony held at the school on May 8, 2012. The students received dual enrollment instruction and credit through a partnership between Lowndes High

Helping our community by helping one student at a time

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:19:36 EST

Douglas, GA—Helping our community by helping one student at a time seems to be the motto for the Coffee County Certified Literate Community Program known as CLCP. CLCP advisory members have worked tirelessly this year raising funds for GED scholarships, i