Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass is offering expanded evening programs for Fall Semester, and classes start August 19. The college is hosting Free Application Week on all campuses June 14-18, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday. All campuses are closed on Friday, but applicants may still apply online and save money that day. Any new student who applies in person during the week of June 14 will have their application fee waived.
Wiregrass has expanded some programs for Fall by offering more at night due to demand. Evening programs offered on each campus include.
Valdosta Campus – Esthetics, Flux Cored Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit, Computerized Accounting
Coffee Campus – Flux Cored Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit, Computerized Accounting
Ben Hill-Irwin Campus – Culinary Art technical certificate programs – Baking and Pastry Specialist, Catering Specialist, and Food Production Worker I. Industrial Systems Technology diploma and certificate programs. Flux Cored Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit for day and evening classes
Cook Campus – Child Development Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit.
“We are excited to bring back more offerings in the evening,” shared Interim President DeAnnia Clements. “We are seeing an increase in students needing classes and programs offered in the evening and will be looking to offer more in the future.”
There is also assistance for those who are unemployed due to the Coronavirus (COVID- 19) pandemic through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). This financial support can help with items like tuition, books, uniforms, immunization and other required program costs. Eligibility is evaluated on length of time unemployed, receipt or exhaustion of unemployment insurance benefits, and chosen program of study. Some additional requirements may apply.
Wiregrass now has over 100 programs that qualify for the HOPE Career Grant. Information on Fall Semester, the HOPE Career Grant, and Free Application Week can be found online at https://www.wiregrass.edu or by calling 229-333-2100. The college will be hosting special events during Free Application Week be sure and follow the college’s social media on Facebook and Instagram for details.
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