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Guardian Bank Entrepreneurship Spring Academy Graduates Largest Class to Date

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces the Spring Guardian Bank Entrepreneurship Academy completers. The UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University is partnering with Guardian Bank and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to deliver six courses with 12 hours of total class time. The Spring class had 75 participants that began in February and ran for six weeks ending on March 30. The classes are offered as in-person and virtual sessions. ...



Opticianry Program at Wiregrass Receives Accreditation

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is pleased to announce that the Opticianry program has been awarded the full 6-year accreditation by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation (COA). Having the health sciences program accredited is a vital component of the college. The accreditation process is rigorous and highlights the quality of education Wiregrass offers the students. Dean for Health Sciences Stevan Van Hook added, “Quality education...



Wiregrass’ RN Program Named Number One in the State

These Wiregrass Tech ASN students will graduate this summer from the number one program in the state. Valdosta, GA — The Associate of Science in Nursing (RN) program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been named the number one program in the state of Georgia for 2022, according to NursingProcess.org. The ranking was based on the students’ National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) pass rates. According to Nursing Process.org “Mainly, we have captured four broad areas, such...



Free Application Week Happening June 13 - 17 at Wiregrass Tech

The Telecommunication and Security program is offered on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus and starting this Fall on the Cook Campus. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is hosting Free Application Week online and on all campuses June 13 - 17, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday, and online-only on Friday. Any new student who applies during the week of June 13 will have their application fee waived. Summer Semester begins on August 16. In response to the growing...



Teen Summer Driver’s Education Classes at Wiregrass Tech

Fitzgerald, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is offering a Driver’s Education class this summer at the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus on June 20-23, 2022. Joshua's Law requires 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of drive time to receive a Class D license. Participants must be at least 15 years of age and possess a Learner's Permit. Participants must attend all four class dates Monday thru Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and complete six hours of behind-the-wheel drive time...



Wiregrass Announce the 2022 John Henry Dorminy, Jr. Scholarship, Recipients

Lonnie Whitley and Kelton Whitley are the 2022 recipients of the John Henry Dorminy, Jr. Scholarship from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Ocilla, GA – The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 John Henry Dorminy, Jr. Scholarship. The Wiregrass Foundation North awards this $500 scholarship to two graduating seniors from Ben Hill, Irwin, and Wilcox counties each year. The John Henry Dorminy, Jr. Scholarship fund was...



Cardinal Glass Industries Donates Scholarship to Wiregrass Tech Foundation

Cardinal Glass Industries donates $1,500 for apprenticeship scholarship. L-R Cardinal Glass Human Resources Manager Ashley Cook, Cardinal Glass Plant Manager Mark Comb, Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements, and Wiregrass Executive Director of Department Affairs Nicole West. Adel, GA – Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc. of Adel has donated $1,500 for Apprenticeship Scholarships to the Wiregrass Tech Foundation South. The money will aid students who are participating in the Apprenticeship...



Walmart Donates to Wiregrass Tech’s Foundation

Wiregrass Tech students will benefit students from a recent donation presented to the college by Walmart of Douglas. Pictured left to right: Walmart Associates Naisha Odom, Lasey Terrell, and Tawnetta Stewart. Douglas, GA— The Wiregrass Foundation of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has received a $1,000 donation from Walmart in Douglas, Georgia. The donation was given through the companies’ Community Grant programs and will support students at Wiregrass with scholarships....



Wiregrass Tech holds Surgical Technology Pinning Ceremony

Heather Lopez, Natalie Jones, Amber Taulbee, Brianna Boone, Brandy Ambrose, Heather Duren, Chana Stafford, Elizabeth Davis, Jordyn Ponder, and Steffanie Dennard. Valdosta, GA – Seniors in the Surgical Technology Degree program were honored in a pinning ceremony at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Family and friends were in attendance as the college recognized the accomplishments of these students. The seniors recognized are as follows: Brandy Ambrose (Valdosta), Brianna Boone...



Wiregrass Tech Named National Model of Excellence

This is the third year Wiregrass Tech’s SkillsUSA Chapter has been recognized as a National Model of Excellence for workplace skills. Front row, L to R – Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements, Nadia Harris, Elaine Elder, Andrew Ngo, Lola Valler, Wilmer Calles, Eric Arroyo, and Wiregrass Director of Campus Life Kelley Wetherington Back row, L to R – Nathaniel Gray, Brandon Howell, Joseph Durrah, MJ Johnson, Hayden Davis, Tatianna Conger, and Ryan Degner. Valdosta, GA – For the...



President’s and Dean’s List Announced for Spring Semester at Wiregrass

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 Spring Semester 2022. The following students are on the President’s List for Spring Semester 2022 and are listed by county: Atkinson: Samaria...



Fellowship Home Pledges Support for Wiregrass Patient Care Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse Programs

Fellowship Home at Brookside has made a five-year commitment to support Patient Care Assistant and Practical Nursing programs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Pictured l-r Fellowship Home at Brookside Community Relations Chuck Roberts, Fellowship Home at Brookside Director of Operations Amanda Zeigler, The Fellowship Family Regional Executive Director George LaHood, The Fellowship Family President/CEO John LaHood, Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements, Wiregrass Dean of Health...