Irwin County High School Senior, Lauren Freeman, spent her summer interning with Ace Electric, Inc. in Valdosta. Valdosta, GA — While most teenagers were lying by the pool or babysitting during their summer break, Lauren Freeman’s summer was quite different. This high school senior from Irwin County High School in Ocilla, Georgia spent her summer break interning at Ace Electric, Inc. in Valdosta. Driving almost an hour away from home each day, Lauren used the training and skills she...

Douglas, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Technical College will be holding an American Heart Association certification for HealthCare Professionals in the community or workplace on September 17 from 3:00 pm- 7:00 p.m. The Basic Life Support course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of AED, BLS for Healthcare Providers teaches skills using the American Heart...

Fitzgerald, GA— Wiregrass Georgia Tech will offer a Forklift Operator Safety course September 13, 2018 on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. This training will provide forklift operators with the necessary components to satisfy OSHA requirements. Pre-registration is required, and the deadline to pre-register for the course is Sept. 10. The registration fee is $100 per person. For additional information or to register, contact Nancy Mitchell at (229) 468-2074 or...

Ocilla, GA – The Irwin County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. Three new student orientations will be held in September. Orientation will be September 11-12, September 18-19, and September 25-26. The 2-day orientation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. New student orientation is held on the Ben Hill-Irwin campus at 667 Perry House Road. The Irwin County Adult Education Site is located at...

Douglas, GA – The Coffee County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED Classes. Four new student orientation dates are offered during the month of September. Orientation for morning and afternoon classes are held September 4-5 and September 18-19 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Orientations for evening classes will be held on September 11 and September 25 at 5:00 p.m. The Coffee County Adult Education program is...

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 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon on September 10, 17, and 24. New student orientation for evening classes are held every Tuesday at 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...

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. Three new student orientations will be held in September. Orientation will be September 11-12, September 18-19, and September 25-26. The 2-day orientation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Ben Hill County Adult Education program is located at 667 Perry House Road in Fitzgerald, and classes are...

David Orr in the Barbering program at Wiregrass placed 3rd in the nation in July at SkillsUSA National Competition. The Wiregrass Cosmetology program, which includes Barbering, has been recognized among the top 10 in the nation. Valdosta, GA – The Cosmetology program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been recognized as one of the top programs in the nation according to EDsmart rankings. EDsmart is a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, and...

Valdosta, GA – The Lowndes County Adult Education/GED program the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED and adult education classes. Classes are offered on the Valdosta campus of Wiregrass. The 2-day new student orientation will be held 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on September 7 and 10. New student orientation will again be offered on September 21 and 24. The Lowndes County Adult Education program is located at 4089 Val Tech Road in Valdosta,...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been recognized as one of the Best Online Colleges in Georgia by TheBestColleges.org rankings. According to the site, academic quality was determined by a college’s acceptance rate, student-to-faculty ratio, and student satisfaction with factors such as enrollment rate, and retention rate being considered. Wiregrass was ranked #9 in the state as one of the best online community colleges in Georgia. During the 2017-2018 school-year...

Ocilla, GA – The Irwin County Adult Education Site of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grants available for students working towards a GED. Students enrolling in GED classes may be eligible for funds to assist with transportation and the cost of the GED tests. The Literacy to Work grant is available to students who are at least 22 years of age and meet other eligibility requirements. Funding is available through a partnership with WorkSource Georgia of the Southern Georgia...

Valdosta, GA – The Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED and English-as-a-Second language classes at the Goodwill Career Center. New student orientation will be held 2 p.m.-5 p.m. on September 4 and again on September 17. The Goodwill Career Center is located at 1000 N St. Augustine Road in Valdosta, and GED classes are offered Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Call 229-333-2123 for more information, or...