Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Tech celebrated the 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week (November 13-19, 2023) by highlighting the value of Registered Apprenticeships for growing South Georgia’s skilled workforce. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and its 22 technical colleges serve as Registered Apprenticeship sponsors making it the largest Registered Apprenticeship network in the state. In recent years, Wiregrass has sponsored more than 120 apprentices for 38 local...

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Associate of Science in Nursing student, Gloria Salazar, is one of ten nursing students in Georgia to be awarded an Amerigroup Rural Georgia Foundation Nursing Scholarship. Gloria received a check for $2,700 to help assist with the cost of her education at Wiregrass. Amerigroup, a health insurance company, donated $35,000 to the Georgia Nurses Foundation to help qualifying students in an accredited Associate or Bachelor of Nursing...

Prominent higher education resource guide announces top accolades for 2024 Valdosta, GA – In its annual assessment, Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for higher education program rankings and planning, has honored Wiregrass Georgia Technical College with the Best Community Colleges in Georgia for 2024. An exclusive methodology is used to rank each institution on a scale from 0 to 100 across six categories. Evaluations are based on quantitative measures such as academic quality,...

Douglas, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded multiple scholarships to help students complete their education and develop workforce skills for the Fall Semester. Three recipients from the Coffee Campus were awarded a scholarship made possible because of generous college supporters. The scholarships will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies needed for their programs. The scholarships were merit-based and applicants had to complete an application and...

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is among Technical Colleges and University System of Georgia colleges and universities participating in the GEORGIA MATCH direct college admissions initiative. Governor Brian Kemp announced this largest state-run direct admissions initiative in the nation at the Governor’s Workforce Summit last month. Recently over 120,0000 high school seniors in Georgia received a personal letter from Governor Kemp listing the public technical...

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements is proud to share that the college’s Pharmacy Technology program has been ranked third in the state and eighth in the nation by the Pharmacy Technician Guide.com website. The website is designed to help those interested in the field to choose the best Pharmacy Technician programs in the state and nation. This distinction is based on a combination of tuition cost, quality of education, graduation rates, and student-friendly...

Valdosta, GA—Brenda Hooper of Lowndes County has been chosen to represent Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as the 2024 annual Dinah Culbreath Wayne Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education (EAGLE) Student of the Year. EAGLE is a statewide program that recognizes and rewards excellence among students enrolled in adult education programs. The award was announced on October 26 at a reception sponsored by the Valdosta Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce and First Federal Savings...

SAVANNAH, GA--The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is proud to announce the recognition of 23 exceptional individuals as the Alumni of the Year from its affiliated colleges. This prestigious honor celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of these alumni to their communities and the industries they serve. "Our Alumni of the Year exemplifies the incredible talent that emerges from our technical colleges,” said TCSG Commissioner, Greg Dozier. “They are living...

Valdosta, Ga— Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements is proud to share that the college’s Practical Nursing (LPN) Program has been ranked number six in the state according to the Practical Nursing.org website. The website shared that licensed practical nurses are in high demand. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the career field is projected to increase by 9% by 2029. Their website is designed to help those interested in the field choose the best Practical Nursing...

Article written by TCSG SAVANNAH, GA--AT&T, a leader in telecommunications and technology, has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing education and closing the digital divide by making a generous donation of $25,000 to the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Foundation. This contribution will play a pivotal role in supporting rural students in Bainbridge, Tifton, Valdosta, and Waycross in gaining access to essential computer resources and educational tools. Coastal Pines...

Fitzgerald, GA— The Ben Hill-Irwin Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been awarded $742,180 to fund the construction of a Commercial Truck Driving program backing pad. The grant was awarded by the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The competitive process is based on merit, eligibility, and availability of funds. The project work includes the construction of a paved access road to Tech Pointe Drive, which is the nearest street, and a concrete parking pad....

Valdosta, GA., Wiregrass Georgia Technical College announces application fees will be waived during November. Wiregrass is calling the event, “No Fee November.” Those interested in applying for Spring or Summer Semester 2024 can apply online at Wiregrass.edu and save money during the month. Spring Semester classes begin on January 8, 2024. A new program, EMS Professions, is coming to the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus and will be offered in the evening. This program is also offered...