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Wiregrass Graduate Dawn Longieliere Finding a Career Through Healing Touch

Wiregrass Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Graduate Dawn Longieliere is bringing light to another side and benefitting massage therapy. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Graduate Dawn Longieliere is shining light to additional benefits of massage therapy. When one thinks of massage therapy they usually think of a dimly lit and cozy room with soothing music playing in the background. “Massage therapy can also be used as a tool for treating chronic pain, acute...



Wiregrass’ Cali McDuffie Awarded Scholarship in Dental Hygiene Program

Dental Hygiene Senior student, Cali McDuffie, was awarded the 2021 P.R.I.D.E. Award and given $500 to help pay for her National Dental Hygiene Exam. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Senior Dental Hygiene student, Cali McDuffie, was awarded the P.R.I.D.E. award by Dr. and Mrs. Brad Bynum and North Valdosta Dental Care. The award stands for Performance, Resulting in Distinguished Excellence. The award is given annually to a student who consistently strives to improve...



Wiregrass Tech Announces Students Nominated for GOAL Award

Valdosta, GA – Instructors at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College have nominated nine of their students for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) competition, according to Molly Summer, coordinator for the college’s GOAL program. These nominations come from the college’s four campuses: Ben Hill-Irwin, Coffee, Cook, and Valdosta. GOAL, a statewide program of the Technical College System of Georgia, honors excellence in academics and leadership among the state’s...



Wiregrass Designated Military Friendly for 2021

Valdosta, Georgia – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been designated a Military Friendly® School Gold Award recipient in the Small Community College category for having outstanding programs and support for our nation’s veterans and their families. Victory Media, originator of the family of Military Friendly® employment, entrepreneurship and education resources for veterans and their families, published its special awards for 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Schools at...



Wiregrass Culinary Arts Graduate Bringing Unique Fusion of Flavors to Valdosta

Chef de Cuisine Heidi Shelley of Billiard’s on Baytree is bringing a fusion of flavor to Valdosta. The Wiregrass Culinary Arts graduate is also cooking up some sweet flavors for the upcoming State SkillsUSA competition in baking. Valdosta, GA — Everyone remembers where they were when the COVID-19 virus shut down our schools and businesses. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Culinary Arts graduate, Heidi Shelley, was standing on the hotel steps in Atlanta getting ready to check in...



Free Application Week for Summer or Fall Semester Happening at Wiregrass

Valdosta, GA – Applicants looking to sign up for Summer or Fall Semester can save money when they apply during Free Application Week at Wiregrass Tech. Free Application Week will be held on each campus March 22-26, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday. The 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 March 22 will have their application fee waived. The Application Week...



Help Available for Long Term Displaced Workers Through WIOA Assistance at Wiregrass

Valdosta, GA — For workers in many South Georgia communities who find themselves unemployed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, assistance to attend college is available at Wiregrass Tech. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market, and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete. WIOA offers financial support services with...



COMMISSION ON DENTAL ACCREDITATION POSTING FORM FOR THIRD PARTY COMMENTS

The Commission currently publishes, in its accredited lists of programs, the year of the next site visit for each program it accredits. In addition, the Commission posts its spring and fall site visit announcements on the Site Visit Process and Schedule area of the Commission’s website for those programs being site visited in the current and next year. Special site visits and initial accreditation site visits for developing programs may be scheduled after the posting on the Commission’s...



Wiregrass Announces Spring 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 Spring Semester were: Don Brewer, Renasant Bank Scholarship (Business Management - Valdosta Campus); Lydell Jackson, Kevin Acree Memorial...



Wiregrass Graduate James Vu Vision Casting with Others

James Vu Optical Manager at Southern Eye Center in Valdosta is a graduate of the Opticianry program at Wiregrass Tech. Valdosta, GA — American businessman and author Robert Kiyosaki has been credited with saying, “Sight is what you see with your eyes, vision is what you see with your mind.” This quote connects with the story of Wiregrass graduate James Vu. James is the Optical Manager at Southern Eye Center in Valdosta and is a graduate of the Opticianry program at Wiregrass Tech....



Georgia Power donates to Wiregrass’ Mechatronics Program

Investing into Wiregrass Tech’s Mechatronics program is Georgia Power Region Director Joe Brownlee presenting Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson with a $10,000 check that will impact students for years to come. Valdosta, GA – Georgia Power has donated $10,000 to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to support the College’s Mechatronics, a pre-engineering program. Georgia Power made this outstanding donation to the program that is offered as a Degree, Diploma, and...



Academic Advising at Wiregrass Receives National Recognition

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been recognized by NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising and the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education for the college’s participation in the Excellence in Academic Advising (EAA) project as a member of the Charter Cohort. Excellence in Academic Advising establishes the aspirational standards for institutions to evaluate and improve academic advising, and acknowledge the central role of...