Wiregrass hosted a Grand Opening and Dedication Ceremony in honor of donors Dr. Edward and Rhonda Mark. The Marks are pictured speaking before the crowd in front of the Edward and Rhonda Mark Health Sciences Building on the Valdosta Campus of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College hosted a grand opening and dedication ceremony in honor of the college’s first million-dollar donors, Dr. Edward and Rhonda Mark. The new Edward and Rhonda...

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Welding Student Wins, Awarded 2022 KIA K5 ATLANTA, GA--The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced the state’s top technical college student for 2022. Ryan Degner, a Welding and Joining Technology student from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was chosen as this year’s Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner. “Ryan’s hard work, leadership, and passion for his college and TCSG makes him a tremendous ambassador...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is offering Auto Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician technical certificate of credit on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. This certificate can be completed in only 10 weeks during this summer semester. The Automotive classes will be offered Monday through Thursday from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. New students are being accepted for Summer Semester, and classes begin on May 16. This certificate will provide students with the knowledge and...

Barbering Coordinator Wayne Lee, Executive Director of Departmental Affairs Nicole West, Director of Student Life Kelley Wetherington, and Barbering Instructor Randy Arnold. Seated is Wiregrass Graduate and Owner of Azer’s Barbershop Azer Larson. Valdosta, GA— Azer Larson, a 2020 Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Barbering Graduate, has recently opened her own business in Valdosta. Azer’s Barbershop is open for business and proudly serves clients. Larson graduated in 2009...

300 local high school students attended the STEM & M event held on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus of Wiregrass to learn about the program and careers through hands-on activities. Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College hosted 300 students for the first in-person STEM & M Event on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus since the pandemic. Students from Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy and Turner County High School traveled to Wiregrass for this event. Students were able to...

Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements accepts a check from Julie Germani, Walmart Distribution Center Human Resources Manager, for $1,000 for the Wiregrass Foundation to support students. Douglas, GA — The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation received a $1,000 donation from the Walmart Distribution Center in Douglas, Georgia. The donation was provided through Walmart’s Local Community Grant program and will support Wiregrass students in a variety of ways, including...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been designated a Military Friendly® School Gold Award recipient in the Small Community College category and ranked 8th in the nation among other colleges. The designation is given to colleges for having outstanding programs and support for our nation’s veterans and their families. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary...

Cardinal CT Plant Manager Mark Combs, Wiregrass student and apprentice Saul Gonzalez, and Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements. Standing l-r: Cardinal CT Human Resources Manager Ashley Cook, Cardinal CT Safety Manager Kevin Fender, Cardinal CT Maintenance Manager Frank Alvarado, Wiregrass Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs Joshua Whittington, Cardinal CT Plant Superintendent Mark Parker, Wiregrass Executive Director of Department Affairs Nicole West, and Wiregrass Executive Vice President...

South Georgia/North Florida Eye Partners of Valdosta donated over 300 eyeglass frames to the Wiregrass Opticianry program for training. Pictured l-r Wiregrass Opticianry Program Coordinator Lisa Griffin, South Georgia/North Florida Eye Partners Optical Manager Jackie Heffelfinger, Assistant Practice Administrator Jana Luke, and Optical Coordinator Lisa Knight. Valdosta, GA— The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Opticianry Program has accepted a donation of over 300 eyeglass frames...

Wiregrass Tech became the first college in Georgia to sign an articulation agreement with WGU. This articulation will benefit students and employees on all Wiregrass campuses. Pictured l-r WGU Strategic Partnerships Manager Tenita Philyaw - Rogers, WGU Regional Vice President, Southeast Dr. Kimberly Estep, Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements, and Wiregrass Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs April McDuffie. VALDOSTA, Ga. – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and Western...

Front row, L to R – Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements, Nadia Harris, Elaine Elder, Andrew Ngo, Lola Valler, Wilmer Calles, Eric Arroyo, and Wiregrass Director of Campus Life Kelley Wetherington Back row, L to R – Nathaniel Gray, Brandon Howell, Joseph Durrah, MJ Johnson, Hayden Davis, Tatianna Conger, and Ryan Degner Valdosta, GA— Thirteen students from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College are headed to the National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta this June after winning...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is hosting Free Application Week online and on all campuses March 14 - 18, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday, and online-only on Friday. Any new student who applies during the week of March 14 will have their application fee waived. Summer Semester begins May 16. In addition to full-time addition to full-term classes, there are several express and fast-track options. Through Wiregrass’ new “One-2-Done” campaign,...