Valdosta – Instructors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College have nominated 25 of their students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition, according to Lydia Hubert, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. These nominations come from the college’s four campuses: Ben Hill-Irwin, Coffee, Cook, and Valdosta, and this year the nominees include two sets of siblings. GOAL, a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia, honors excellence in...

Plan an evening to remember with friends enjoying Valdosta’s local chefs’ exceptional pairings of flavorful foods with the perfect wine at the eighth annual Corks and Forks Fundraiser. Valdosta, GA – The eighth annual Corks and Forks fundraiser event date has been set for Thursday, November 1. The annual event is presented by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation South as a fundraiser to provide student scholarships and program assistance for the College. The event will...

Wiregrass Tech Health Information Management Technology Graduates, Abby Watkins (L) and Stephanie Mercer (R) receive state awards for their outstanding work in the field of Health Information. Valdosta, GA – Recent graduates of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Health Information Technology program received awards from the Georgia Health Information Management Association (GHIMA). Health Information Technology is the business and billing side of health care. Abby...

Irwin County High School Senior, Lauren Freeman, spent her summer interning with Ace Electric, Inc. in Valdosta. Valdosta, GA — While most teenagers were lying by the pool or babysitting during their summer break, Lauren Freeman’s summer was quite different. This high school senior from Irwin County High School in Ocilla, Georgia spent her summer break interning at Ace Electric, Inc. in Valdosta. Driving almost an hour away from home each day, Lauren used the training and skills she...

Douglas, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will be holding an American Heart Association certification for HealthCare Professionals in the community or workplace on September 17 from 3:00 pm- 7:00 p.m. The Basic Life Support course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of AED, BLS for Healthcare Providers teaches skills using the American Heart...

Fitzgerald, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Tech will offer a Forklift Operator Safety course September 13, 2018 on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. This training will provide forklift operators with the necessary components to satisfy OSHA requirements. Pre-registration is required, and the deadline to pre-register for the course is Sept. 10. The registration fee is $100 per person. For additional information or to register, contact Nancy Mitchell at (229) 468-2074 or...

Ocilla, GA – The Irwin County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. Three new student orientations will be held in September. Orientation will be September 11-12, September 18-19, and September 25-26. The 2-day orientation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 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...

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 September. Orientation for morning and afternoon classes are held September 4-5 and September 18-19 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Orientations for evening classes will be held on September 11 and September 25 at 5:00 p.m. The Coffee County Adult Education program is...

Pearson, GA – The Pearson Learning Center of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. New student orientation for day classes are held at 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on September 10, 17, and 24. New student orientation for evening classes are held every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The Pearson Learning Center is located at 59 North Pearson Street in Pearson, and classes are offered Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and...

Fitzgerald, GA – The Ben Hill County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED and adult education classes. Three new student orientations will be held in September. Orientation will be September 11-12, September 18-19, and September 25-26. The 2-day orientation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Ben Hill County Adult Education program is located at 667 Perry House Road in Fitzgerald, and classes are...

David Orr in the Barbering program at Wiregrass placed 3rd in the nation in July at SkillsUSA National Competition. The Wiregrass Cosmetology program, which includes Barbering, has been recognized among the top 10 in the nation. Valdosta, GA – The Cosmetology program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been recognized as one of the top programs in the nation according to EDsmart rankings. EDsmart is a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, and...

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 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on September 7 and 10. New student orientation will again be offered on September 21 and 24. The Lowndes County Adult Education program is located at 4089 Val Tech Road in Valdosta,...