Fitzgerald, GA – Zachary Sheppard has been named the new Telecommunications and Security Instructor for Wiregrass Georgia Technical College on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. Sheppard has over six years of experience in the Telecommunication Industry. His experience includes; installing commercial and residential camera systems, fiber optic networks, and cabling commercial buildings and residential for cameras, alarms, phones, access control and networks. His experience also includes servicing camera systems, security alarms, VOIP phone systems, access control, and commercial and residential networks.

The Telecommunications program is making a return to the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus for Fall Semester, and starting Fall Express term will be available on the Cook Campus. “I want to pass down to my students that the telecommunications industry is a very rewarding industry. This industry is never going away, it’s growing every day,” shared Sheppard.

Sheppard chose this career path because at first it looked and sounded intriguing. “After I started working with the GoFroe Company in Fitzgerald, it opened my eyes to all of the possibilities that this field offers,” shared Sheppard. “This field is very rewarding, you get to help people with their technology needs. I am a big advocate for customer service.” Sheppard wants to instill in his students how good it feels when you do a great and professional job and your client is pleased.

The college is offering three technical certificates starting Fall Semester, Cable Installation Specialist, Low Voltage System Installer, and Low Voltage Electronic Safety and Security Technician. You can meet Sheppard, learn more about this program, and tour the campus at the Open House event on July 19 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. The event is being held during Free Application Week where those who apply for Fall Semester during that week will have their application fee waived. New students are being accepted into this program for Fall Semester, classes begin on August 15.

Apply in person at the One-Stop Center or online at wiregrass.edu. For more information about the program or to schedule a tour visit the college’s website at www.Wiregrass.edu.

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Image: (WGTC Zachary Sheppard.jpg) The Telecommunication and Security Technology program is returning to the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus for Fall Semester 2023 and Zachary Sheppard, has been named the new instructor.