Valdosta, GA – The inaugural Summer Construction Training Program concluded with a graduation ceremony held June 15 at Morris Hall Auditorium on the Valdosta Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Designed and administered by the Economic Development division at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, the non-credit, two-week Summer Construction Training Program was created to provide graduating seniors and rising seniors with hands-on educational experiences and exposure to...

Fitzgerald, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College hosted its Virtual Reality & Heavy Equipment Summer Camp June 8-11 on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, providing 10 students ages 11-16 with an exciting opportunity to explore high-demand careers through immersive technology and hands-on experiences. Designed to introduce young people to a variety of career pathways, the camp combined cutting-edge virtual reality technology with real-world equipment operation to create an engaging and...

Atlanta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College student Alexis Ramirez of Hahira earned a bronze medal in Dental Assisting at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) and National Championships, placing among the nation’s top competitors in her field. Ramirez qualified for the national competition after winning a gold medal in Dental Assisting at the Georgia SkillsUSA Championships earlier this year. Representing both Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and...

VALDOSTA, GA. — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has earned re-accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), reaffirming the college's commitment to providing high-quality dual enrollment opportunities for high school students throughout South Georgia. Wiregrass was one of 12 institutions nationwide to receive re-accreditation during NACEP's 2025-2026 accreditation cycle. The recognition places Wiregrass among an elite group of colleges and...

Douglas, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly highlights a special mother-daughter success story, celebrating Campus Director Paulette Brown and her daughter, Chrissa Davis, who graduated from the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program in Spring 2026. Their shared journey reflects the life-changing impact of technical education and the strong sense of community that defines Wiregrass. Brown, who has served Wiregrass for 17 years, began her own journey at the college...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has once again earned national recognition for marketing excellence in the 2026 Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA) program. The prestigious competition honors outstanding achievement in marketing, advertising, and communications among colleges, universities, and educational organizations across the United States and Canada. The 2026 CAA received entries from institutions of all sizes—ranging from small community colleges to large...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is making it easier than ever for students to take the next step toward a new career by offering Free Application Month throughout June. During this time, the college’s standard application fee will be waived for all new applicants. Prospective students can apply online at www.wiregrass.edu or visit any of Wiregrass’s four campuses—Valdosta, Douglas, Fitzgerald, or Sparks—for in-person assistance. Advisors in...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College officially welcomed students this week for the first-ever Wiregrass Summer Institute, an innovative program designed to provide high school students with hands-on career exploration, professional development, and college experiences during the summer months. Hosted on the Valdosta Campus from June 1 through June 24, the Summer Institute serves rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors from across Wiregrass’s eleven-county service area....

Valdosta, GA – The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College SkillsUSA Team will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, June 1–5, 2026, to attend the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) and National Championships. The week-long event is one of the nation’s premier showcases of career and technical education, drawing more than 19,000 students, instructors, industry partners, and employers from across the country. More than 6,500 state champions will compete for national honors in...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College proudly announces that Joecephus Vaughan, a 74-year-old Adult Education student, has successfully completed the Commercial Truck Driving program and earned his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). His achievement marks a historic milestone as the first-ever credit Integrated Education and Training (IET) graduate at Wiregrass. Mr. Vaughan initially enrolled in Adult Education classes with the goal of earning his high school equivalency...

Valdosta, Georgia — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is helping students fast-track their future with the launch of the Summer Express Term beginning Tuesday, June 2. Designed for students looking to quickly gain workforce-ready skills, the accelerated term allows students to complete select certificate programs in as little as eight weeks. The Summer Express Term offers short-term training opportunities in several high-demand career fields, including: · Construction ...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is pleased to announce the Spring Semester President’s List and Dean’s List. The President’s List includes outstanding students who were enrolled full-time for 12 credit hours or more and achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale during the Spring Semester 2026. The following students are on the President’s List for Spring Semester 2026 and are listed by county: Atkinson: Joshua...