Douglas, GA., Beginning Summer Semester, May 13, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is accepting new students for the new Aircraft Assembly Technician I program. This program is a technical certificate of credit and can be completed in two semesters. This program started at the college in January 2024 and opened to Dual Enrollment students. The Technical Certificate of Credit includes learning how to inspect aircraft structural and sheet metal repair. With this certificate, successful...

Douglas, GA— Wiregrass practical nursing student Demeria Bryant was awarded a Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) Auxiliary Scholarship. She was one of nine allied health students who submitted an essay to the Auxiliary Committee. This year’s essay theme was “Why I want to be in Healthcare.” The CRMC Auxiliary presented Demeria with a $1,000 check during their Auxiliary meeting. After the presentation of her award, she read her essay to the committee and those in attendance....

Valdosta, GA., Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation South hosted the popular Corks and Forks fundraiser event on Thursday, March 14. Corks and Forks is a culinary experience where guests get to sample specialty-prepared small plates and wine pairings in a relaxed environment. The event generated over $15,000 and visibility to our community to help further our mission for the college. The Wiregrass Foundation is the charitable arm for the college which supports student scholarships,...

Fitzgerald, GA— Abby McDonald graduated from Irwin County High School in 2020. While in high school she took full advantage of the Dual Enrollment classes offered by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and is now attending the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus and will graduate this summer with her diploma in Practical Nursing. Abby decided early on that she wanted to be a nurse. “I used to go with my mom and work the entire 12-hour shift with her at the nursing home when I was 11 years old. The...

Valdosta, Ga. – Michael Williams, Vice President for Economic Development at Wiregrass Technical College, selected along with 25 employees of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), is participating in the 2024 TCSG Senior Leadership Academy. Participation in the academy is highly selective and requires an eight-month commitment to complete the program. He was nominated to attend the academy by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's President DeAnnia Clements. The selected group...

Valdosta, Ga. – Last Summer the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announced 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. Last week Dr. Heather Colson visited the Dental Assisting Lab on the Valdosta Campus of Wiregrass to announce Sabrina Paige Lancianese as the first recipient of...

Valdosta, GA— Five students from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are headed to the National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta this June after winning gold medals at the state-wide SkillsUSA Championship this past weekend. The college had a great showing bringing home 5 gold, 4 silver, and 12 bronze medals. For the sixth year in a row, Wiregrass was recognized as a Gold Chapter of Distinction level award winner and the was recognized as third place in the largest chapter membership for...

Valdosta, GA., Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces application fees will be waived during March. Those interested in applying for the Summer or Fall Semester 2024 can apply online at Wiregrass.edu and save money during March. Summer Semester classes begin on May 13. Two campuses will host an Open Houses in March. The Ben Hill-Irwin Campus Open House will be held on Tuesday, March 12 from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm and the Valdosta Campus event is on Tuesday, March 19 from 4:30 – 6:30...

Valdosta, GA., Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation is hosting its popular Corks & Forks fundraising event on Thursday, March 14 at Hallabrook Hill in Valdosta. Tickets are available for the public to purchase and attend. This event is a culinary experience of small plate samplings by local chefs and restaurants along with a wine pairing. Corks & Forks raises funds to provide student scholarships and program assistance for the College. Participating in the event this year are...

Fitzgerald, GA., JCI Contractors have donated $500 to the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Welding Program on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. The donation will help with any program costs associated with competing in the Annual South + Southwest Skills Challenge Competition in Moultrie. JCI Contractors is the host contractor for the Skills Challenge which is scheduled for November 14 at the Sunbelt AG Expo in Moultrie. Students in Wiregrass’ Dual Enrollment Welding classes will be...

Valdosta, GA - Wiregrass Georgia Technical College held the Fall 2023 Commencement Exercises on Thursday, December 14. Spring Semester had 565 students who were awarded their associate degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit, and 220 students who were High School Equivalency graduates. Among those graduating, the college awarded 90 associate degrees, 160 diplomas, and 301 technical certificates. There were 18 dual enrolment or high school students who earned a college degree,...

Douglas, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded multiple scholarships to help students complete their education and develop workforce skills for the Spring Semester. Recipients from the Coffee Campus were awarded a scholarship 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 complete an application and provide...