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Grants Available for Students Seeking GED

Fitzgerald, GA. – The Ben Hill County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grants available for students working towards a GED. Students enrolling in GED classes may be eligible for funds to assist with transportation and the cost of the GED tests. The Literacy to Work grant is available to students who are at least 22 years of age and meet other eligibility requirements. Funding is available through a partnership with WorkSource Georgia of the Southern...



Wiregrass to Offer Free English as a Second Language Classes

Pearson, GA – The Pearson Learning Center of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College now offers free English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) classes. ELS classes help improve one’s skills in speaking, comprehending, reading, or writing the English language. Classes are designed for those beginning to learn English or those wanting to improve their English-speaking skills. The Pearson Learning Center is located at 59 North Pearson Street in Pearson, and classes are offered Monday through...



Wiregrass Testing Center Earns National Recognition

Valdosta, GA— The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Testing Center on the Valdosta Campus has been awarded Test Center Certification by the National College Testing Association (NCTA). Wiregrass met the rigorous criteria for certification based on the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines, which were developed to guide post-secondary test centers in the delivery of quality testing programs. The Wiregrass Valdosta Campus Testing Center is one amongst a growing number of test...



Last Chance for Escort Pilot Driver Certification Course at Wiregrass

Sparks, GA — Starting October 1, 2018, all Escort Pilot Drivers will have to travel to the Georgia Department of Public Safety in Atlanta, GA to take their initial Escort Pilot Driver Certification Course. Escort vehicle operators are required to obtain an approved state certification prior to performing the duties of an oversize load escort vehicle operator in Georgia. Escort vehicle operators are required to complete an 8 hour Georgia Department of Public Safety Oversize Permit...



Wiregrass GED Classes Now Accepting New Students in Wilcox County

Rochelle, GA – The Wilcox County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. New student orientation will be held at 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on August 15. The Wilcox County Adult Education program is located at 239 West Gordon Street in Rochelle, and classes are offered during the day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Call 229-468-2272 for more information, or visit www.wiregrass.edu/adulted.



Wiregrass GED Classes Accepting New Students on the Valdosta Campus

Valdosta, GA – The Lowndes County Adult Education/GED program the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED and adult education classes. Classes are offered on the Valdosta campus of Wiregrass. The 2-day new student orientation will be held 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on August 3 and 6. New student orientation will again be offered on August 17 and 20. The Lowndes County Adult Education program is located at 4089 Val Tech Road in Valdosta, and classes are...



Wiregrass GED Classes Accepting New Students

Ocilla, Ga – The Irwin County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. The 2-day new student orientation will be held 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on August 13 and 14. New student orientation will again be offered on August 28 and 29. New student orientation is held on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus at 667 Perry House Road. The Irwin County Adult Education Site is located at 311 Vo-Tech Drive in Ocilla, and classes are...



Wiregrass GED Classes Accepting New Students in August

Douglas, GA – The Coffee County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. Four new student orientation dates are offered during the month of August. Orientation for morning and afternoon classes are held August 7-8 and August 21-22 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Orientations for evening classes will be held on August 14 and August 28 at 5 p.m. The Coffee County Adult Education program is located at 706 West Baker...



Wiregrass Classes at Goodwill Accepting New Students

Valdosta, GA – The Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED and English-as-a-Second language classes at the Goodwill Career Center. New student orientation will be held 2 p.m.-5 p.m. on August 6 and August 20. The Goodwill Career Center is located at 1000 N St. Augustine Road in Valdosta. GED classes are offered Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Call 229-333-2123 for more information or visit...



Wiregrass GED Classes Accepting New Students in August

Statenville, GA – The Echols County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free English-as-a-Second Language classes. New student orientation will be held 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on August 14. The Echols County Adult Education program is located at 113 Walker Circle in Statenville, and ESL classes are offered Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 229-559-1207 for more information or visit www.wiregrass.edu/adulted.



Wiregrass GED Classes Accepting New Students in Brooks County

Quitman, GA – The Brooks County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. New students can visit the adult education center any Monday through Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. or Monday evening at 4:00 p.m. The Brooks County Adult Education program is located at 400 E. Courtland Ave. in Quitman, and classes are offered Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or Monday/Wednesday evenings. Call 229-263-8144 for...



GED Classes Accepting New Students at Ben Hill Pre-K

Fitzgerald, Ga – The Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes at the Ben Hill County Pre-K Center. The Ben Hill County Pre-K Adult Education Site is located at 405 North Longstreet Street in Fitzgerald. Classes are offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Call 229-468-3310 for more information or visit www.wiregrass.edu/adulted.