VALDOSTA, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recently wrapped up another successful Medical Careers Summer Camp, providing students ages 11–16 with an exciting opportunity to explore careers in healthcare through hands-on learning and interactive experiences on the Valdosta Campus. Held July 13–16, the four-day camp introduced students to many of the rewarding career pathways available in the healthcare industry. Participants explored state-of-the-art training labs, met with...

VALDOSTA, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is proud to recognize Cohort 7 of the Wiregrass Leadership Academy as they complete the college’s six-month professional development program designed to strengthen leadership capacity among faculty and staff. Over the course of the program, participants engaged in a series of interactive, skills-based sessions focused on core leadership competencies, including effective communication, team development, conflict resolution, leading...

VALDOSTA, GA – Whether you're looking for a career change, a higher-paying job, or your first opportunity in commercial driving, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is making it easier to get started through its upcoming CDL Day event. The College will host CDL Day on Wednesday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the One Stop Center on the Valdosta Campus. The event is designed to help prospective students explore career opportunities, navigate the admissions process, and take the first...

DOUGLAS, GA – Whether you're looking for a career change, a higher-paying job, or your first opportunity in commercial driving, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is making it easier to get started through its upcoming CDL Day event. The College will host CDL Day on Monday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the One Stop Center on the Coffee Campus. The event is designed to help prospective students explore career opportunities, navigate the admissions process, and take the first step...

VALDOSTA, GA – Joshua Whittington, Executive Director of Economic Development at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, has been selected as one of only 25 employees from across the state to participate in the 2026 Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Senior Leadership Academy. Whittington, who is based on Wiregrass Tech's Valdosta Campus and resides in Omega, Georgia, was nominated for the highly competitive program by Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements. The academy is designed...

VALDOSTA, GA – Young musicians will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of playing guitar during Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's Guitar Summer Camp, scheduled for July 13–16 on the college's Valdosta Campus. Designed for students ages 11–16, the four-day beginner bootcamp will introduce participants to the basics of guitar in a fun, encouraging environment. Led by instructor Dante Flowers, the camp is perfect for students who have never played before or are looking...

Wiregrass Tech Offers July Driver Education Course on Coffee Campus; Full Scholarships Available for Eligible Teens Douglas, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, a licensed provider through the Georgia Driver's Education Commission, is now accepting registrations for its Driver Education program scheduled for July 13–16, 2026, on the Coffee Campus in Douglas. The comprehensive course provides the classroom and behind-the-wheel training required to satisfy Georgia's Joshua's Law...

Wiregrass Tech Offers Hands-On Forklift Certification Training This July at Valdosta and Cook Campuses SPARKS, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College's Economic Development division will offer Forklift Certification training this July at its Valdosta and Cook campuses, providing individuals and employers with an opportunity to gain valuable workplace safety skills and earn an industry-recognized credential. The training will be held on the following dates: Valdosta Campus: July...

Valdosta, GA – The inaugural Summer Construction Training Program concluded with a graduation ceremony held June 15 at Morris Hall Auditorium on the Valdosta Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Designed and administered by the Economic Development division at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, the non-credit, two-week Summer Construction Training Program was created to provide graduating seniors and rising seniors with hands-on educational experiences and exposure to...

Fitzgerald, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College hosted its Virtual Reality & Heavy Equipment Summer Camp June 8-11 on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus, providing 10 students ages 11-16 with an exciting opportunity to explore high-demand careers through immersive technology and hands-on experiences. Designed to introduce young people to a variety of career pathways, the camp combined cutting-edge virtual reality technology with real-world equipment operation to create an engaging and...

Atlanta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College student Alexis Ramirez of Hahira earned a bronze medal in Dental Assisting at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) and National Championships, placing among the nation’s top competitors in her field. Ramirez qualified for the national competition after winning a gold medal in Dental Assisting at the Georgia SkillsUSA Championships earlier this year. Representing both Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and...

VALDOSTA, GA. — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has earned re-accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), reaffirming the college's commitment to providing high-quality dual enrollment opportunities for high school students throughout South Georgia. Wiregrass was one of 12 institutions nationwide to receive re-accreditation during NACEP's 2025-2026 accreditation cycle. The recognition places Wiregrass among an elite group of colleges and...