WGTC News
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Brandi Sanchez, Financial Aid Coordinator at the Douglas Campus, has been selected to join the Leadership Douglas Class of 2026. The program, led by the Douglas County Chamber Foundation, equips participants with the knowledge, connections, and resources to become effective leaders within…
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly welcomed Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier to its Douglasville Campus last week. During his visit, Commissioner Dozier met with college leadership, engaged with students, and toured instructional areas. The visit provided an opportunity for WGTC to showcase its programs, highlight student…
West Georgia Technical College was honored to receive a $2,500 donation from the Rotary Club of Carrollton to support The Rotary Club of Carrollton Scholarship. These $500 scholarships are awarded to WGTC students who reside in Carroll County and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Pictured (l-r): Lynn Kress, Club Executive Secretary and Treasurer; Ashley…
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that its Adult Education program has received a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF). The funds are a part of a record-setting, one-day donation in the Foundation’s history of more than $13.2 million to support adult, family, and summer literacy…
CARROLLTON, GA – Seven students from West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) showcased their skills on a national stage at the 2024 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference and Competition, held May 31–June 2 in Dallas, Texas, earning top placements among the best college talent in the nation. WGTC students who participated in…
NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Page as Dean of its newly established School of Public Safety and Professional Services. Page brings more than 19 years of public safety experience as a firefighter, paramedic, and educator. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate chapter excelled at the recent Georgia FBLA Collegiate State Leadership Conference in Atlanta, showcasing their knowledge, professionalism, and leadership potential. During the conference, students competed in a range of business-related events, networked with peers from other technical colleges across the…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its graduates on Thursday, May 8 with two commencement ceremonies at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco and the Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. The ceremonies honored students who received associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates across various fields, including healthcare, information technology, business, and…
LAGRANGE, GA – The Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its ESL and GED graduates with a commencement ceremony held Wednesday, May 7, at WGTC’s Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. “This is a special occasion for our graduates and their loved ones,” Dean of Adult Education Rebecca Wheeler said. “Our students…
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that the Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 achieved a 100% pass rate on the Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS) exam. As part of the requirement for licensure, the CRDTS exam assesses dental hygiene students’ professional knowledge, skills, abilities, and clinical judgment to…