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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College named a Best for Vets College

Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been named a Best for Vets Public Career and Technical College for 2021 by Military Times. The college was ranked 18th in the national listing, as well as #6 in the Southeast region, and #2 in the State. According to the announcement, 500 colleges were considered in the review process that contained nearly 150 questions about support services, academic policies, and financial aid benefits for student veterans. Wiregrass Georgia Tech...



Evening Programs Returning to Wiregrass for Fall Semester - Free Application Week July 19 - 23

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Tech is hosting a second opportunity to save money when applying for Fall Semester with another Free Application Week: July 19 -23. Apply in person or online during the week of July 19 – 23 and have your application fee waived. Fall Semester classes start August 19 with offerings that include expanded evening programs. The college campuses will be open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday. All campuses are closed on Friday, but applicants may still...



Wiregrass Announces Summer Scholarship Recipients

Valdosta, GA — Students at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College learned recently that their hard work is paying off. Thanks to the generous donation of friends and supporters of the college, ten students were awarded scholarships that will help pay for tuition, fees, books, and/or supplies needed for their programs. Those receiving scholarships for Summer Semester were: Sam Manley, Farmers and Merchants Scholarship (Radiology - Valdosta Campus); Andrea Oliver, CJB Industries...



Wiregrass Cultivating Entrepreneurs like Jenna Murphy

Jenna Murphy, Master Cosmetologist at Whimsy Salon & Boutique and Wiregrass graduate. Valdosta, GA – Imagine missing over 500 meals with your family for two years. That’s how many Jenna Murphy missed, but for a great reason. She was embarking on a journey that took her two years to complete. She was enrolled in Wiregrass Tech’s evening cosmetology program, and as she looks back now, she is amazed by the impact returning to college had on her life. “I’m married and a mom of...



Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers offered at Wiregrass on Ben Hill-Irwin Campus

Fitzgerald, GA – The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (HCP) Course is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support. This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. BLS for Healthcare Providers teaches skills using the American Heart Associations’ proven...



Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers offered at Wiregrass

Douglas, GA – The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (HCP) Course is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support. This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. BLS for Healthcare Providers teaches skills using the American Heart Associations’ proven...



Doggett and Thomas Named Wiregrass Employees of the year

Shelia Thomas, Director of Financial Aid, was awarded the ninth Lewis I. Brinson, Sr. Leadership Award for the supervisor of the year. Trevecca Doggett, Adult Education Services Administrative Assistant, was awarded the ninth James A. Bridges Vanguard Award for the staff member of the year. Fitzgerald, GA – Wiregrass Tech recently recognized two employees for their dedication, hard work, and leadership skills by the faculty and staff of the college. Wiregrass employees...



President’s and Dean’s List Announced for Spring Semester at Wiregrass

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Interim President DeAnnia Clements is pleased to announce the Spring Semester President’s List and Dean’s List. The President’s List includes outstanding students who were enrolled full-time for 12 credit hours or more and achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale during Spring Semester 2021. The following students are on the President’s List for Spring Semester 2021 and are listed by county: (Atkinson)...



Evening Programs Returning to Wiregrass for Fall Semester - Free Application Week June 14-18

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...



Wiregrass Renovated Manufacturing Technology Training Center Grand Opening

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly expanded and renovated Manufacturing Technology Training Center at the Wiregrass campus. Douglas, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority hosted a grand opening of the newly expanded and renovated Manufacturing Technology...



Wiregrass Lays Foundation for Atlanta Videographer and Editor

VHS 2011 and Wiregrass Graduate followed his dreams and working in Atlanta as an In-House Videographer and Editor while running his own business in video and photography. Valdosta, GA – Devonte Goodwine had his eyes set on a career in movies and television when he graduated from Valdosta High School in 2011. After graduation, he enrolled at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College for summer semester to get started on his core classes before transferring to a four-year university. Before...



Wiregrass Tech’s Rick Perkins Winner Named Top State Finalist

Wiregrass Adult Education Instructor and 2021 Rick Perkins Winner for the college, Cherlyn Sands-Anderson, has been named as a State Finalist in the 2021 TCSG Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Award. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass’ 2021 Rick Perkins winner, Cherlyn Sands–Anderson, Adult Education Instructor was named one of the top nine finalists in the Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year in a virtual Facebook live by Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg...