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GED® Classes Accepting New Students at Ben Hill Pre-K

Fitzgerald, GA – The Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED® Classes at the Ben Hill County Pre-K Center. The Ben Hill County Pre-K Adult Education Site is located at 405 North Longstreet Street in Fitzgerald. Classes are offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Call 229-468-3310 for more information, or visit www.wiregrass.edu/adulted.



GED® Classes Accepting New Students at Wiregrass

Fitzgerald, GA – The Ben Hill County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED® and adult education classes. The two-day new student orientation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on January 29-30. The Ben Hill County Adult Education program is located at 667 Perry House Road in Fitzgerald, and classes are offered Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 229-468-2272...



GED® Classes Accepting New Students at Pearson Learning Center

Pearson, GA – The Pearson Learning Center of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. New student orientation for day classes are held at 8 a.m.-12 noon on January 14, and 28. New student orientation for evening classes are held January 15, 22, and 29 from 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. The Pearson Learning Center is located at 59 North Pearson Street in Pearson, and classes are offered Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and...



Coffee Community Foundation Supports Expansion of Wiregrass Technician & CDL Programs with $200,000 Pledge

Pictured (L-R): Buck Chambers Coffee Community Foundation, Crissy Staley Wiregrass Executive Director of Fundraising, Elton Brooks Coffee Community Foundation, Mona Paulk Wiregrass Executive Director of Advancement, Francis Lott Wiregrass Foundation North Trustee and Coffee Community Foundation, Lindsay Day Coffee Community Foundation, Wyndall Walters Wiregrass Foundation North Trustee Chair, Beth Brooks Coffee Community Foundation, Joan Zimmer Coffee Community Foundation, Chris Tuten...



Wiregrass’ Online Business Management Program Ranked 4th in the Nation

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Online Business Management Program has been ranked fourth in the nation according to Great Value Colleges.net. The rankings were based on the college’s tuition and student-to-faculty ratio. Wiregrass’s online Associate of Business Management Degree is a 64-credit hour program. Students have a choice of five specialization options: general management, human resources management, service sector management, logistics, and hospitality...



Satilla Rural Electric Donates to Wiregrass Tech

Pictured L-R: Mona Paulk WGTC Executive Director of Advancement, Matt Parker Public Relations and Youth Programs Coordinator with Satilla REMC; Jim Tucker, Chair, Satilla REMC Foundation; Dr. Tina K. Anderson, WGTC President; Mona Paulk; and Wyndall Walters, WGTC Foundation North Chairman. Douglas, GA – The Satilla Rural Electric Membership Corporation through its Round Up program has made another wonderful gift to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation North. The gift was...



Wiregrass Pharmacy Graduates Now Certified

L-R Back Row: Solomon Stern, Stephanie Voltz, Travis Jarrett, Megha Hill, Shantania Flemming. Front Row: Takira Thomas and Rocio Zelaya Valdosta, GA – All Fall graduates from the Pharmacy Technology Program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College have attempted and passed the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam making them Certified Pharmacy Technicians, or CPhTs. The Pharmacy Technology Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Accredited...



Wiregrass Hosts Paladins Wars eSports Open Invitational

Andrew Cooper, a Wiregrass Computer Programming student, is pictured preparing for the competition. Valdosta, GA – The Wiregrass Georgia Technical College chapter of SkillsUSA hosted the Wiregrass Paladins Wars eSports Open Invitational Saturday, December 8th. Gamers from across Georgia competed in the tournament which was live streamed to viewers over the Wiregrass YouTube channel and the college’s Facebook page. Eight teams from across the state competed in a...



Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy

To accompany the press release from the Lt. Governor’s office – https://tcsg.edu/tcsg-announces-four-new-college-and-career-academics/ Fitzgerald, GA – Fitzgerald High School College and Career Academy (FHSCCA), in partnership with Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, will provide students with advanced courses and career pathways that will give them a head start in technical and professional careers, setting students on the fast track to a successful future. One of Fitzgerald...



Tommy Ponsell Named Wiregrass' Instructor of the Year

Tommy Ponsell has been named Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s 2019 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year. Valdosta, GA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Commercial Truck Driving Instructor, Tommy Ponsell, received the 2019 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction, also known as Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Award. The Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction is awarded annually. This award is designed to recognize and honor...



Local Artist's Work Donated to Wiregrass Tech

Wiregrass friend and supporter Dr. Ron Zacaari is standing next to one of his art pieces with Wiregrass President Dr. Tina K. Anderson and TCSG Board Member Ben Copeland. Valdosta, GA— Albert Einstein was credited with saying, “Art is the expression of the profoundest thoughts in the simplest way.” This could also be said of giving the gift of art. Recently, Wiregrass Tech President, Dr. Tina K. Anderson, received the gift of art work for the college’s Board Room. Long time...



Wiregrass Tech Supporter, Sidney Morris and Ace Electric Recognized at TCSG Conference

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College President Dr. Tina K. Anderson is pictured with Bobby Stalvey, President of Ace Electric (TCSG Benefactor of the Year) and Sidney Morris, Wiregrass Foundation South Trustee (TCSG Volunteer of the Year) Valdosta, GA – Long–time supporter of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was recently recognized at a Technical College System of Georgia Conference in Savannah for his support and contributions to the college. Sidney Morris was recognized as the...