Valdosta, GA., Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is excited to share that the Wiregrass Adult Education program exceeded the state goal for high school equivalency graduates for FY23. The state goal was for 175 and Wiregrass proudly graduated 177 students this past year with their GED® or HiSET® diplomas. The college was one of only twelve colleges in the state to meet this goal. The Adult Education Department of Wiregrass Tech provides classes at no cost...

Valdosta, GA – Thanks to support from Whitehead Industrial Hardware of Valdosta, Wiregrass students who are preparing to graduate now have the tools needed to go to work. Recipients of the Whitehead Distinguished Tradesman Award received a plaque and a $250 credit to purchase tools for their new careers. "It's a great honor to have the opportunity to present each of these deserving individuals with the Whitehead Distinguished Tradesman Award,” shared Jonathan Miller, Whitehead...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces a new scholarship in memory of Michelle Williams – Brown by Colson Family Dentistry of Valdosta. Michelle was a 2005 honor graduate of the Valdosta Technical College Dental Assisting Program and began working at Colson Family Dentistry after graduation. She worked with Dr. Heather for over 17 years. Michelle had a zest for life, a love of dentistry, and a dedication to the patients and community she served. This scholarship...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to announce seven students who medaled at the 58th Annual National SkillsUSA Competition in Atlanta. Students from across the nation competed in 108 different trade, technical, and leadership fields. The State contest winners competed in hands-on skills and worked against the clock with each other proving their expertise in occupations such as electronics, electrical wiring, precision machining, medical assisting, and culinary...

Fitzgerald, GA – Zachary Sheppard has been named the new Telecommunications and Security Instructor for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. Sheppard has over six years of experience in the Telecommunication Industry. His experience includes; installing commercial and residential camera systems, fiber optic networks, and cabling commercial buildings and residential for cameras, alarms, phones, access control and networks. His experience also includes...

Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) students received their nursing pins during a recent ceremony. The nurse’s pin is part of the nurse’s uniform and is symbolic of a badge of office, achievement, and a great honor to receive. The ASN graduates will participate in the commencement ceremony to be held at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton in July. Students receiving their pins included Jordyn Ellison of Valdosta, Belinda...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces one more opportunity to save money on application fees during the college’s second Free Application Week, July 17-21. Those interested in applying for Fall Semester 2023 can apply online at Wiregrass.edu and save money. Wiregrass has been named the 2023 Military Friendly® School Gold Award recipient in the Small College category and ranked 3rd in the nation among other colleges. The Associate of Science program (ASN) was...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces a new Private Student Loan Option, KHEAA – Advantage Education Loan. KHEAA is a not-for-profit state agency that offers fixed-rate, no-fee private education loans with several repayment options from which to choose. This announcement comes just as students are applying for Fall Semester with classes beginning August 15. This new financial aid resource will benefit students needing gap funding to help cover their cost of...

Fitzgerald, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces an Open House Event for the Ben Hill-Irwin and Coffee Campuses for Wednesday, July 19 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. These events were previously scheduled in June but were rescheduled due to inclement weather. The Open Houses are scheduled during the college’s second Free Application Week, July 17-21. Those applying for Fall Semester 2023 have another opportunity to save money when they apply during that week. Fall classes...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Tech student, Brandon Howell, has completed the requirement for his national apprenticeship and was recognized recently by Ace Electric, Inc. of Valdosta and Wiregrass. Howell started as a registered apprentice with the US Department of Labor when he was a senior at Lowndes High School. While in high school, Howell was part of the first group of students hired by Ace Electric as part of their Amped program and was a dual enrollment student through Wiregrass in...

Fitzgerald, GA – Dr. Paul Reese, owner of Cherokee Rose Fitzgerald, has gifted the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation North with $500. The donation will fund two $250 scholarships beginning Summer Semester for students on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. To apply the student must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible. The scholarship was made possible thanks to the sponsors and participants of the War of Roses Powerlifting Competition held on Saturday, March 26 at Cherokee...

Fitzgerald, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded multiple scholarships to help students complete their education and develop workforce skills. Dixie Towles, a student from the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus was among the four Wiregrass students awarded scholarships made possible because of generous college supporters. The scholarships will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies needed for their programs. The scholarships were merit-based and applicants had to...