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West Georgia Technical College Taking Safety and Security to the Next Level
West Georgia Technical College Taking Safety and Security to the Next Level CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Graduate Fulfills Lifelong Goal and Earns Her Degree at 75
CARROLLTON, GA – At 75 years old, honor graduate Catherine Higgins achieved a milestone that stands as a testament to the adage, “It’s never too late”, after recently graduating from…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Employee Vickie Smith to Retire After 38 Years of Service
West Georgia Technical College Employee Vickie Smith to Retire After 38 Years of Service December 20, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) admissions counselor Vickie Smith is…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Nursing Student Awarded $2,700 In Scholarship Funds
West Georgia Technical College Nursing Student Awarded $2,700 In Scholarship Funds December 14, 2023 NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) student Katee Wilson…
Read MoreKaren Freeman Named WGTC’s 2024 Rick Perkins Award Winner
CARROLLTON, GA – Karen Freeman, an Early Childhood Care and Education instructor at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has been named the College’s 2024 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in…
Read MoreShadariah Mason Named WGTC’s 2024 GOAL Award Winner
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Shadariah Mason as its 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner. Mason is a currently a Medical Laboratory Technology…
Read MoreWGTC Celebrates Grand Opening of Regional Workforce Training Center
LAGRANGE, GA – Dozens of industry and community partners from Troup County recently joined West Georgia Technical College President Dr. Julie Post and Vice President of Economic Development Steve Cromer…
Read MoreWGTC Alum, Mark Foster, Recognized as Outstanding Alumni of the Year
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) selected Mark Foster as its 2023 Outstanding Alumni of the Year. Foster was recognized along with 22 other exceptional individuals by the…
Read MoreKristen Buoy Graduates from Technical College of Georgia’s Senior Leadership Academy
CARROLLTON, GA – Kristen Buoy, Vice President of Academic Affairs at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), recently completed the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Nursing Department Stages Successful Simulated Mass Casualty Event
NEWNAN, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) School of Nursing recently conducted a successful simulated mass casualty event, showcasing its commitment to preparing students for real-world healthcare scenarios.…
Read MoreWGTC Hosts TCSG, Industry Partners for Electric Vehicle Listening Session
LAGRANGE, GA – The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recently held an electric vehicle listening session at West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. Leaders from…
Read MoreWGTC Foundation’s Black Tie & Boots a Record-Breaking Success
WACO, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation is thrilled to announce that its annual fundraiser, Black Tie & Boots, raised a net profit of $190,000, surpassing all previous…
Read MoreWGTC Partners with Development Authority of LaGrange for Inaugural West Georgia Manufacturing Day
WGTC Partners with Development Authority of LaGrange for Inaugural West Georgia Manufacturing Day October 9, 2023 LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) hosted the inaugural West Georgia Manufacturing…
Read MoreWGTC Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $73,835 in Scholarships for Fall
WGTC Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $73,835 in Scholarships for Fall September 11, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation awarded a record-breaking $73,835 in scholarships to 73…
Read MoreWGTC Celebrates Summer Commencement
August 30, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College celebrated summer commencement exercises on August 24, awarding over 100 associate degrees and technical diplomas to graduates across West Georgia.…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Selected by Amazon as an Education Partner for Career Choice Program
West Georgia Technical College Selected by Amazon as an Education Partner for Career Choice Program CARROLLTON—August 2, 2023—West Georgia Technical College has been selected as an education partner for Amazon’s…
Read MoreWGTC Students Take Top Honors at National Business Conference
WGTC Students Take Top Honors at National Business Conference July 20, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – Six West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students earned top prizes at the 2023 Future Business…
Read MoreNew Vice President of Economic Development Named at WGTC
New Vice President of Economic Development Named at WGTC June 9, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce that Steve Cromer…
Read MoreWGTC Foundation Awards Over $45,000 in Scholarships for Summer Semester
WGTC Foundation Awards Over $45,000 in Scholarships for Summer Semester June 7, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded 65 students with over $45,000 in scholarships…
Read MoreWGTC Receives $100,000 from Carroll EMC to Support CDL Program
WGTC Receives $100,000 from Carroll EMC to Support CDL Program June 6, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) and Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC) recently celebrated the…
Read MoreWGTC Concludes Tenth Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Course, Equipping Officers with Essential Medical Skills
May 31, 2023 WGTC Concludes Tenth Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Course, Equipping Officers with Essential Medical Skills CARROLLTON, GA – The Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) in cooperation with West…
Read MoreWGTC Celebrates High School Equivalency Graduation
WGTC Celebrates High School Equivalency Graduation WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) held its High School Equivalency (HSE) graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 11, at the Murphy Conference…
Read MoreWGTC to Hold Two Ceremonies for Spring Commencement
WGTC to Hold Two Ceremonies for Spring Commencement WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) will hold spring commencement exercises on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. and…
Read MoreWGTC Students Advance to FBLA National Competition
WGTC Students Advance to FBLA National Competition CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter excelled at the recent Georgia FBLA Collegiate…
Read MoreWGTC Hosts Governor Kemp at Coweta Campus for Bill Signing Ceremony
WGTC Hosts Governor Kemp at Coweta Campus for Bill Signing Ceremony NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) was honored to host Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady…
Read MoreWGTC Brings Agricultural Community from Farm to Table for Ag Ed Discussions
Carrollton, Ga., April 4, 2023 – Members of the agricultural community recently met with West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) president Dr. Julie Post and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Kristen…
Read MoreTech Night Returns to West Georgia Technical College
Carrollton, Ga., March 31, 2023 – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is hosting four “West Georgia Tech Night” events during the month of April. The events will take place from 4…
Read MoreWGTC Students Excel at SkillsUSA Georgia Competition
Carrollton, Ga., March 16, 2023 – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students, faculty, and staff joined other technical colleges from across the state to compete at the 2023 SkillsUSA Georgia…
Read MorePhase Two Begins: WGTC Welcomes Delta GSE to LaGrange
LaGrange, Ga., March 1, 2023 – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently welcomed Delta’s Ground Support Equipment (Delta GSE) division to LaGrange to celebrate the next phase of their ongoing…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Holds Counselor Summit for Local High School Administrators and Counselors
CARROLLTON, GA., October 13, 2022 – Local high school administration and counselors participated in West Georgia Technical College’s Dual Enrollment Counselor Summit on October 12, 13 and 18. The three-day summit…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $63,168 in Scholarships for Fall Semester 2022
CARROLLTON, GA., October 5, 2022 – For the 2022 Fall Semester, the West Georgia Technical College Foundation awarded scholarships to 84 students totaling $63,168. This semester marked the highest participation…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College’s Foundation Announces the Fall 2022 Tritt Family Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Recipients
CARROLLTON, GA., October 3, 2022 – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation has announced that Robert Eubanks and Luciana Lazzarino are the Fall 2022 recipients of The Tritt Family Foundation,…
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