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Technical College System of Georgia Achieves 9.3% Enrollment Growth for Academic Year 2024, Highest Enrollment Since 2013

Atlanta, Ga.--The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announces a 9.3% increase in enrollment for the Academic Year 2024 (AY24), bringing total enrollment to 148,746 students across the system. This is the highest number of students enrolled at TCSG since 2013, a testament to the growing demand for skilled workers in Georgia and the increasing attractiveness of TCSG's career-focused college programs. The rise in enrollment from AY23’s 136,114 students reflect the statewide focus...



Wiregrass Announces President’s and Dean’s List Announced for Summer Semester

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President DeAnnia Clements is pleased to announce the Summer 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 the Summer Semester 2024. The following students are on the President’s List for Summer Semester 2024 and are listed by county: ...



Wiregrass Tech Medical Assisting Students Participate in Pinning Ceremony

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Medical Assisting students received their pins in a recent pinning ceremony on the Valdosta Campus. The pinning ceremony marks the official transition from student to professional Medical Assistant. It is a symbolic welcoming into the profession where students are doing what they have been called to do. Students receiving their pins include Nilja Brown, Valdosta; Autumn Grier, Valdosta; Kentrayl Middleton, Valdosta; Sharon O’Neal, Lake...



Shalonda Sanders named Vice President of Human Resources and Operations

Valdosta, GA - Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements announces the promotion of Shalonda Sanders to Vice President of Human Resources and Operations at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. She began her career at Valdosta Technical College (now Wiregrass Georgia Technical College) in 1999. Sanders has held the following positions at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College: New Connections to Work Workshop Facilitator, Retention Coordinator/GED Chief Examiner, Georgia Fatherhood Assistant...



Wiregrass RN Program Students Receive Their Pins

Valdosta, GA— During a recent ceremony, students in the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Bridge program received their nursing pins. The nurse’s pin is part of the nurse’s uniform and is symbolic of a badge of honor and achievement, and a great honor to receive. The ASN Bridge graduates participated in the commencement ceremony that was held at the UGA Conference Center in Tifton in July. Students who received their pins include Jessica...



Wiregrass Tech Receives $1 Million from Lowe’s Foundation for skilled trades workforce development

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was selected as one of 11 schools to receive support from the Lowe’s Foundation to scale training and remove education barriers for sought-after trades careers Fitzgerald, GA - The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $1 million to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as a part of a select group of community and technical colleges receiving Gable Grants. Since awarding its first grants one year ago, the foundation has expanded skilled trades career...



Wiregrass Tech Ben Hill-Irwin Campus Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Fitzgerald, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing (LPN) students received their nursing pins in a recent pinning ceremony on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus. The nursing pins not only signify hard work and dedication but are also a physical symbol of their transition into nursing. The pinning ceremony is more than a nursing tradition, it is a symbol of the nursing students’ hard work and dedication toward their coursework and clinicals. Not only does it mark the completion...



Wiregrass Announces Summer Scholarship Recipients

Valdosta, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded multiple scholarships to help students complete their education and develop workforce skills for the Summer Semester. Recipients from the Valdosta 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...



Whitehead Awards Wiregrass Graduates with Tradesman Award

Valdosta, GA - Thanks to support from Whitehead Industrial Hardware of Valdosta, Wiregrass students who are preparing to graduate now have the tools needed to go to work. Recipients of the Whitehead Distinguished Tradesman Award received a plaque and a $250 credit to purchase tools for their new careers. "At Whitehead, we salute the modern tradesman and strongly believe in acknowledging their hard work and achievements. Skilled labor is essential for attracting new industries to our region....



Lowe’s Foundation Skilled Trades Workforce Investment Eclipses $25 Million Through New Cohort of Community and Technical College Gable Grants Recipients

From Arizona to Maine, 11 schools receive support to scale training and remove education barriers for sought-after trades careers MOORESVILLE, N.C., July 23, 2024 – The Lowe’s Foundation today announced nearly $8 million in Gable Grants to a second cohort of community and technical colleges. Since awarding its first grants one year ago, the foundation has assisted in expanding skilled trades career pathways through its growing network of 35 community colleges and nonprofits in rural...



University HQ Ranks Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Among Best in Georgia

Valdosta, GA – According to UniversityHQ.org website Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been ranked among the best in Georgia for Associate Degree Programs and Best Online Colleges. University Headquarters (UniversityHQ) is an industry-leading independent education organization. They provide information for students who wish to pursue a higher education by serving as an all-in-one source for information on colleges, entrance requirements, and career paths. The ranking methodology is...



Wiregrass’ LPN Program Ranked in Top Ten Best in Georgia

Valdosta, Ga—According to NursingProcess.org the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Practical Nursing (LPN) program is ranked as one of the top 10 Best in Georgia. The website shared that licensed practical nurses are in high demand. Their website is designed to help those interested in the field choose the best Practical Nursing program in the state. Director of Practical Nursing Adrienne Young shared, “The Wiregrass Practical Nursing Program is proud to be recognized as the...