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Bringing Gold Back to Berrien

Berrien County High School graduate Clay Schools represented Wiregrass at the State SkillsUSA competition and brought back gold to Berrien county in the Precision Machining Tool competition. He will travel to National SkillsUSA competition in Kentucky this June. Nashville, GA – Clay Schools represented Wiregrass Georgia Technical College in the State SkillsUSA competition and brought back a gold medal to Berrien County in the Precision Machine Tool competition. Clay is among 26 other...



Wiregrass Tech's GOAL Student Named Top State Finalist

TCSG Commissioner Matt Arthur is pictured with Wiregrass’ 2019 GOAL Winner and State Finalist, Nikki Hinson. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass’ 2019 GOAL winner Nikki Hinson, a Radiology Technology student, was recently named one of the top nine finalists in the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) in Atlanta. The announcement was made at the Technical College System of Georgia’s GOAL and Rick Perkins Award Conference held in Atlanta April 15-18. Hinson was one of 22...



Wiregrass Named National Model of Excellence

Honored as an Outstanding SkillsUSA Program Wiregrass was named one of the top 24 SkillsUSA Chapters in the Nation for the second year in a row. Pictured here are SkillsUSA Advisors and students after receiving the Gold Distinction Award at state SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta in March. Valdosta, GA — The SkillsUSA chapter at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was recently named among the top 24 SkillsUSA chapters nationally as a “Model of Excellence” recipient for the second...



GED® Classes Accepting New Students in May

Douglas, GA – The Coffee County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. New student orientation dates are offered during the month of May. Orientation for morning and afternoon classes are held Monday and Tuesday, May 7 and 8 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The Coffee County Adult Education program is located at 706 West Baker Highway in Douglas, and classes are offered Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00...



Like Father, Like Daughter - Wiregrass SkillsUSA Legacy

Darel Rayburn and daughter Hannah Rayburn both won silver medals at SkillsUSA State competitions 31 years apart. Darel is a graduate from Valdosta Tech (now known as Wiregrass Georgia Technical College) and Hannah is currently a Radiologic Technology student at Wiregrass. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Radiology Tech student Hannah Rayburn recently received a silver medal for her t-shirt design in the State SkillsUSA competition. When accepting her award Hannah...



Wiregrass Awarded National Marketing Awards

The Wiregrass Marketing and Public Relations team recently was recognized with national advertising awards. L-R Jessica Thornhill, Recruitment Coordinator; Mary Ann Garner, Webmaster; Lydia Hubert, Director of Marketing and Public Relations; and Taylor Powell, Graphic Design and Social Media Specialist. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was named among the top in the nation in the 2018 Collegiate Advertising Awards program. The Collegiate Advertising Awards (CAA) is...



Students on Coffee Campus Participated in Wiregrass Scholarship Signing Day

Pictured: (L-R) Raheem King, (Nursing Technician), was awarded the Frances Lott Douglas Lions Club Scholarship, Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson, and Abigail Abonza (Business Technology) was awarded both the Buck and Libby Anderson and the Ken and Cheryl Coffee Memorial Scholarships. Douglas, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College recognized two students from the Coffee Campus at a special Scholarship Signing Day event. Thanks to the generous donation of friends and...



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Wiregrass Tech Top in Awards Count for Second Year at SkillsUSA State Championship

Wiregrass Tech competed in the State SkillsUSA competition last weekend and will have 26 students advancing to National SkillsUSA competition in Kentucky this June. Those pictured are listed not in order as they are standing are: James Grobsmith, ShaDawn Powell, Emily Anderson, Carson Poindexter, Clay Schools, John Lake, Jeffrey Betts, Heather Bennett, Deric Jackson, Jeff Gary, Caleb Wells, Abigail Abonza, DeMorrio Hansley, Jacquelyn Mitchell, Dasha Morgan, Don Reeves, Geremy Brantley,...



SGMC Donates Equipment to Wiregrass' Radiology Program

Wiregrass students will enjoy learning how to use the portable x-ray machine donated by SGMC. Pictured (L-R) Wiregrass Radiologic Technology Program Coordinator Jennifer Ray, Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson, SGMC Administrative Director of Imaging, SGMC Chief Operating Officer David Schott, and SGMC Radiology Chief Technologist Leslie Lyons. Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Tech students will benefit from the generosity of South Georgia Medical Center’s (SGMC) recent donation for...



Education Matters Day at Wiregrass' Cook Campus

Ronald Mitchell and Chair of Wiregrass Tech Board of Directors, spoke to the students about giving back to their community. Adel, GA –“Education Matters Day” was a special day coordinated for Cook County High School juniors. A group of 66 students participated in Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s 10th Annual Geekfest event held on the Valdosta Campus and then returned to the Cook County Workforce Development for lunch. Following lunch the community leaders served as guest...



Wiregrass Tech Named One of Top Online Community Colleges in the State

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been recognized as one of the 2019 Best Online Community Colleges in Georgia by SR Education Group. Wiregrass is ranked #6 in the state among community colleges. The SR Education Group is a leading education research publisher founded in 2004. Each community college highlighted on the rankings list received a score based on several important factors including retention rate, graduation rate, and percentage of online enrollment data...