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WGTC GED Graduate Shares Inspiring Educational and Professional Journey
Carrollton, GA – For Nii Ahene N. Boye, earning his GED at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) in 2013 was just the beginning of an educational and professional journey that…
Read MoreWolf Bound: UWG, WGTC to Strengthen Transfer Pathways via Newest Articulation Agreement
By Julie Lineback The University of West Georgia is expanding its commitment to student success and regional partnerships through Wolf Bound, a new transfer pathway designed to give West Georgia…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Celebrates Ten Consecutive Semesters of Enrollment Growth
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is celebrating ten consecutive semesters of enrollment growth heading into the 2026 fall semester and is poised to achieve an eleventh. In…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Foundation awards record-breaking 254 scholarships during the 2026 fiscal year
Carrollton, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation awarded a record-breaking 254 scholarships across the 2026 fiscal year, totaling nearly $187,000. During the fall 2025 semester, the WGTC…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College welcomes new member to Board of Directors
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new member to its board of directors. Maryanne Lovejoy was sworn in at the…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Launches Free Maintenance Technician Training Program
LaGrange, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Economic Development division is introducing a free Maintenance Technician Training Program in partnership with Georgia Power. The program will equip participants with…
Read MoreWGTC Graduate Receives Inaugural Randy Trask Student of the Year Award
Atlanta, GA – Shaw Orange, a 2025 West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) GED graduate, received the inaugural Randy Trask Student of the Year Award at the 2026 GED Annual Conference.…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Celebrates 2026 Summer Commencement
Waco, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) held its summer commencement ceremony on Wednesday, July 29 at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco. The ceremony honored graduates who…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Adult Education Program Celebrates 2026 GED and ESL Graduates
Waco, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Adult Education program celebrated the achievements of its graduates during a commencement ceremony on Wednesday, July 29 at the Murphy Campus Conference…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Celebrates GED Graduates and Entrepreneurship Trainees at Local Correctional Institution
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Adult Education program recently celebrated the graduation of 21 incarcerated students at the Carroll County Correctional Institution. Two students earned their GED,…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College’s Culinary Arts Students Bring Classroom Skills to Life Through Pop-Up Restaurant Experience
LaGrange, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Culinary Arts students recently put their skills to the test during a two-day pop-up restaurant experience that was designed to provide hands-on…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College’s Funeral Service Education Program Prepares Students to Serve in a High-Demand Industry
Waco, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Funeral Service Education program is preparing for its first fall semester, which will allow students to learn about a growing profession and…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College names Danni Scott new Director of Admissions
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Danni Scott Director of Admissions. With more than five years of experience in higher education, Scott brings a strong background in…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Invited to Return to Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as the Workforce Education Program Expands to over 90 Schools
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce it has once again been asked to participate in the eighth year of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI),…
Read MoreTwo West Georgia Technical College CIST Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through Carroll County Schools Internship
Carrollton, GA – Two West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Computer Information Systems (CIST) students recently took their education beyond the classroom through an internship with Carroll County Schools. Networking Specialist…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College prepares future workforce through inaugural Manufacturing & Automation Systems Summer Camp
LaGrange, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently completed its inaugural Manufacturing & Automation Systems Summer Camp, which gave high school students hands-on training and opportunities to meet with local…
Read MoreWGTC’s Radiologic Technology Class of 2026 Achieves 100% Pass Rate on ARRT Exam
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that all 16 members of the Radiologic Technology Class of 2026 achieved a 100% pass rate on the…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College names Dawn Liverman new Director of Advising and Student Success
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Dawn Liverman Director of Advising and Student Success. With more than 13 years of experience in higher education, Liverman brings…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College receives $25,000 from Carroll EMC for Robert D. Tisinger Scholarship Fund
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently received a $25,000 contribution from Carroll EMC to support the Robert D. Tisinger Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to eligible…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College hosts annual “Take Back the Night” event
Douglasville, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Douglasville campus on Monday, hosted “Take Back the Night,” an event that brings awareness to sexual violence and abuse. “Take Back the…
Read MoreGabrien Eng receives national recognition at FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference
Carrollton, GA – Recent West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) graduate Gabrien Eng earned national recognition in both events she competed in at the FBLA Collegiate National Leadership Conference, held in Las…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College celebrates GED graduates and entrepreneurship trainees at local correctional institution
Newnan, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) department of adult education recently held a graduation ceremony for 31 incarcerated students at the Coweta County Correctional Institution. Nine students earned their…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College has two students selected to be summer interns for Caliber 1 Construction
VILLA RICA, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that two of its students have been selected to be field superintendent interns for Caliber 1 Construction’s…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College to host “Kickstart Your Career” hiring event at Carroll Campus
Carrollton, GA – Job seekers, polish up those résumés. West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) invites you to the “Kickstart Your Career” hiring event, happening Wednesday, June 17, from 4:00 to…
Read MoreRebecca Wheeler receives EqualizeHer award from the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – Rebecca Wheeler, Dean of Adult Education for West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), received the EqualizeHER award from the Douglas County Chamber of Commerce at the Celebrate YOU!…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College launches a new apprenticeship program in LaGrange
LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) career services department has partnered with the College of Manufacturing, Transportation, and Trade and the Dow Jones Printing Plant in LaGrange to launch a…
Read MoreMatt Pilon to Serve as Faculty Advisor for Math GPT
WACO, GA – Matt Pilon, Mathematics Department Chair at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), has been selected to serve as a Faculty Advisor for Math GPT, an artificial intelligence teaching…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Celebrates Opening of Stanley H. Bressner Industrial Technology Building
WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated the opening and dedication of the Stanley H. Bressner Industrial Technology Building at the Murphy Campus during a ribbon cutting ceremony…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Celebrates Opening of Microsoft Datacenter Academy
Douglasville, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 20, to celebrate the opening of the Microsoft Datacenter Academy, a state-of-the-art training facility…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Foundation Establishes Doug and Carol Mabry Scholarship Fund Through $75,000 Gift
Carrollton, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation has received a generous $75,000 gift from Doug and Carol Mabry to establish the Doug and Carol Mabry Scholarship Fund, creating…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Honors Graduates at 2026 Spring Commencement Ceremonies
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its graduates on Thursday, May 7, with two commencement ceremonies held at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco and the…
Read MoreCaycee Tyler Named 2026 McGraw Hill Pathfinder Award Recipient
CARROLLTON, GA – Caycee Tyler, Department Chair of Natural Sciences and Biology Instructor at West Georgia Technical College, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 McGraw Hill Pathfinder…
Read MoreWGTC Celebrates Microsoft Scholars with Signing Day Event
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly celebrated a milestone by hosting a signing day event for its newest Microsoft Scholars students. Oritheon Hamilton, Jordan Norbraten, Nitacha Smith,…
Read MoreWGTC’s Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 Achieves 100% Pass Rate on CRDTS Exam
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that the Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 achieved a 100% pass rate on the Central Regional Dental Testing…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Sponsors and Participates in Coweta Grand Prix with Student-Built Derby Car
NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly participated in and sponsored this year’s Coweta Grand Prix, a community event held in downtown Newnan that brings together schools, organizations,…
Read MoreMonica Murray Named 2026 Linda Pickelsimer Administrative Assistant of the Year
CARROLLTON, GA – The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce has named Monica Murray, Chief Executive Assistant to the President at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), as the recipient of the…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Hosts Women in Construction Leadership Forum
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently hosted its Women in Construction Leadership Forum, a student-led initiative through the college’s Commercial Construction Management (CCMN) program that connected students…
Read MoreWGTC Nursing Students to Benefit from UWG Partnership Through HRSA Grant
WACO, GA – Five West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) nursing students will benefit from a new opportunity created through a partnership with the University of West Georgia (UWG) as a…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Brings Biology to Life with zSpace Technology
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is transforming science education with the implementation of zSpace, an augmented and virtual reality learning platform now enhancing biology instruction. As one…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College FBLA Collegiate Members Excel at State Conference, Advance to Nationals
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (, held March 27–29, 2026, in Atlanta. The annual conference brought together top-performing students from across the state for two days of competitive…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Names Terri Brooks Director of Economic Development
LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has appointed Terri Brooks as Director of Economic Development. In this role, Brooks will support and advance the College’s non-credit workforce training…
Read MoreWGTC Dean Honored for Statewide Impact on Law Enforcement Safety Through Phlebotomy Training
CARROLLTON, GA – Dr. Phyllis Ingham, Dean of the School of Health Sciences at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to Georgia’s Law Enforcement…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Invites Community to “My Knighthawk Experience” Open House
CARROLLTON, GA — West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is inviting prospective students and community members to get an inside look at campus life during its upcoming My Knighthawk Experience Open…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Hosts Microsoft Career Networking Event at Douglas Campus
DOUGLASVILLE, GA — Nearly 100 students from West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) and area residents participated in a technology-focused career networking event at the college’s Douglas Campus on Tuesday, March…
Read MoreTrisha Pomerville Named 2026 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year by TCSG
CARROLLTON, GA – Trisha Pomerville, an instructor in the Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), has been named the 2026 Outstanding Adult Education Teacher of the Year…
Read MoreWGTC Cosmetology Students Help Pathways Clients Shine at Night to Shine Prom
LAGRANGE, GA – Students in the Cosmetology program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently partnered with Pathways Service Center in LaGrange to help clients prepare for Nightto Shine, a…
Read MoreWGTC to Waive Application Fees in March
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to offer free applications to prospective students during Free Application Month this March. From March 1 through March 31, students…
Read MoreWGTC EAGLE Delegate and Outstanding Teacher of the Year Advance as State Finalists
NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Adult Education student Shaw Orange and instructor Trisha Pomerville will represent the college as state finalists at…
Read MoreCommunity Leaders and Industry Partners Inspire Students at Annual 8th Grade Expo
CARROLLTON, GA – The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual 8th Grade Expo at West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Carroll Campus in February, in partnership with WGTC. More…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Debuts UAS Maintenance Technician Program to Support Safe and Reliable Drone Operations Across Metro Atlanta and West Georgia
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) today announced the launch of its new UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Maintenance Technician program, an accelerated workforce training pathway designed to prepare…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Student Jaycie Edgar Named Hinman Scholar
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Dental Hygiene student Jaycie Edgar has been selected as a recipient of the Hinman Dental Hygiene Student…
Read MoreSouthwire Vice President Casey Long Joins WGTC Board of Directors
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Casey Long, vice president of industrial manufacturing at Southwire, to its Board of Directors. Casey…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Seeks Program Director for New Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is launching a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree program at its Carroll Campus and is now accepting applications for a Program…
Read MoreWGTC Adult Education to Offer FREE GED Classes This January
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Adult Education program is helping individuals reach their educational goals in 2026 by offering free GED® preparation classes beginning in January. Flexible…
Read MoreWGTC Hosts Non-Traditional Career Tech Leadership Forum at Douglas Campus
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) hosted a Non-Traditional Career Tech Leadership Forum at its Douglas Campus, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community leaders for an academic…
Read MoreWGTC Adult Education Program Celebrates Graduates at Fall Commencement
LAGRANGE, GA – The Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its ESL and GED graduates with a commencement ceremony held Thursday, December 11, at WGTC’s Callaway…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly celebrated its fall 2025 graduates on Thursday, December 11, with two commencement ceremonies held at the Murphy Campus Conference Center in…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Names Tyice Mills Funeral Service Education Program Director
WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Tyice D. Mills as Program Director of its Funeral Service Education program. With more than 22 years of experience as…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Announces Anthony Cardenas as New Vice President of Student Affairs
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Anthony Cardenas as the Vice President of Student Affairs effective December 1, 2025. With more…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Celebrates First Graduates of Credit-Bearing Electrical Lineworker Program
WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to recognize the first group of students to complete the Electrical Lineworker program since it officially transitioned from the Economic…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Announces 2026 Rick Perkins Award and GOAL Winners
WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction (RPA) and Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Celebrates Veterans with Campuswide Events and Parade Participation
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recognized veterans this year with a series of campuswide events and community involvement for Veterans Day. The college, which serves 240 veteran…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Celebrates Project Kick-Off for Microsoft Datacenter Academy Mock Lab Facility
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) hosted a Project Kick-Off event at its Douglas Campus to mark the beginning of construction on the new Microsoft Datacenter Academy Mock…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Celebrates Record Number of Graduates in Academic Year 2025
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is celebrating a historic milestone with the largest graduating class in the college’s history. For Academic Year 2025 (AY25), the number of…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College IELCE Students Put Civics Lessons into Action Through Community Volunteer Work
LAGRANGE, GA – Students in West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) pilot Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) class recently took their learning beyond the classroom by volunteering to clean…
Read MoreWGTC Names Michael Jiles as 2025 Alumni of the Year
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce Michael Jiles as the recipient of the 2025 Alumni of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding…
Read MoreWGTC Boards Recognized at TCSG Leadership Conference
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) received two top awards honoring board members at the annual Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Leadership Conference in Savannah. The Board…
Read MoreRebecca Wheeler Graduates from Technical College of Georgia’s Senior Leadership Academy
CARROLLTON, GA – Rebecca Wheeler, Dean of Adult Education at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), recently completed the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Hosts Virtual Sessions of the World’s Largest One-Day Leadership Conference
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that it will host virtual sessions of Leadercast 2025: Legacy of Impact across all campuses throughout October. More…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Names Christy Smith as Associate Dean of Health Sciences
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christy Smith as the new Associate Dean of Health Sciences. Smith brings nearly two decades…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Marks Construction Milestone with Beam Signing Ceremony for New Stanley H. Bressner Industrial Technology Building
WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) recently celebrated a milestone in the construction of its new Stanley H. Bressner Industrial Technology Building at the Murphy Campus with a…
Read MoreWGTC Launches Free Three-Day GED Accelerated Academy for Adults
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is launching a fast-track opportunity for adults to earn their GED in just three days—completely free of charge. The Accelerated Academy will…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Awarded Metallica Scholars Grant for Second Consecutive Year
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce its selection as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative…
Read MoreWGTC Hosts Two National Manufacturing Day Events, Showcasing High-Tech Careers to More Than 1,600 Students
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) successfully hosted two National Manufacturing Day events this year — one at its Carroll campus and the other in partnership with the…
Read More$1 Million Gift from Bressner Family to Fund Scholarships, Workforce Programs, and New Industrial Facility at WGTC
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation (WGTC Foundation) is honored to announce a transformative $1 million gift from Eric Bressner in memory of his father, Stanley H.…
Read MoreWGTC Students Gain Real-World Experience in Inaugural Google Data Center Immersion Program
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – Five West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students successfully concluded the Google Data Center Student Immersion Program, a six-week summer initiative providing a comprehensive introduction to the data…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Launches Cutting-Edge Drone Training Program in Partnership with USI
Carrollton, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Economic Development division (WGTC) and Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) are proud to announce the launch of a new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)…
Read MoreWGTC Announces Amanda Thomas as Assistant Vice President of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Amanda Thomas as the Assistant Vice President of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. With nearly ten…
Read MoreWGTC Police Chief James Perry Gains National Recognition for Campus Safety Leadership
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is gaining national recognition for its campus safety efforts thanks to the expertise and leadership of Police Chief James Perry. Earlier this…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Now Part of Transfer Agreement with WGU
CARROLLTON, GA (August 21, 2025) — As part of its membership in Community Colleges of Appalachia (CCA), West Georgia Technical College has announced that its graduates and employees can now…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Launches Full Cosmetology Program at Haralson County CCA
TALLAPOOSA, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is expanding opportunities for high school students by launching a full Cosmetology for Licensure program at Haralson County High School’s College and…
Read MoreWGTC Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its board of directors. Blake Doss and Scott Ingram were sworn…
Read MoreWGTC Police Department Among Certified Agencies Achieving Full State Certification for Excellence in Public Safety
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that its Police Department has earned full State Certification through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program, placing it…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Names Alan Threadgill Associate Dean of Manufacturing, Transportation, and Trades
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the promotion of Alan Threadgill to Associate Dean of the School of Manufacturing, Transportation, and Trades (MTT). In…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Hosts Multi-Agency Active Shooter Response Training
CARROLLTON, GA – More than 40 law enforcement officers from across West Georgia recently gathered at West Georgia Technical College’s Carroll Campus for an intensive weeklong training focused on preparing…
Read MoreWGTC Marks Summer Commencement with Nearly 200 Graduates and Southwire Keynote
WACO, GA – Today, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly recognized the accomplishments of nearly 200 students during its summer commencement ceremony, honoring graduates who have completed associate degrees, technical…
Read MoreWGTC Surgical Technology Students Attend National Conference, Earn Third Place in National Scrub Bowl
WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Surgical Technology students recently traveled to Orlando, Florida, to attend the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST) National Conference, where they demonstrated excellence,…
Read MoreWGTC Foundation Announces ‘Old Hollywood Soirée’ for Annual Black Tie & Boots Event
WACO, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation is rolling out the red carpet for its 23rd Annual Black Tie & Boots fundraiser, set for Friday, September 19, 2025,…
Read MoreWGTC Partners with TydenBrooks to Launch Hands-On Internship for Engineering and Electrical Students
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has partnered with TydenBrooks in Tallapoosa to launch a new internship program that offers students in engineering and electrical systems valuable hands-on…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College, Amazon Web Services Bring Hands-On Fiber Optic Training to Douglasville
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), in partnership with Elevate Douglas, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, hosted two hands-on fiber optic training events: an interactive…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College’s Brandi Sanchez Selected for Leadership Douglasville Class of 2026
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…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Hosts TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier for Campus Visit
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…
Read MoreWest 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
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…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Awarded $10,000 Grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation to Support Adult Education
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…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Students Achieve Top Honors at FBLA National Leadership Conference
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…
Read MoreChris Page Named Dean of New School of Public Safety and Professional Services at WGTC
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.…
Read MoreWGTC Students Advance to National FBLA Leadership Conference After Strong Statewide Performance
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…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College Honors Graduates at 2025 Spring Commencement Ceremonies
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…
Read MoreGED and ESL Graduates Recognized at WGTC’s Spring Adult Education Commencement Ceremony
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…
Read MoreWGTC’s Dental Hygiene Class of 2025 Achieves 100% Pass Rate on CRDTS Exam
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…
Read MoreWest Georgia Technical College to Host “Kickstart Your Career” Hiring Event at Carroll Campus
Carrollton, GA – Job seekers, polish up those résumés—West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) invites you to its “Kickstart Your Career” hiring event, happening Wednesday, April 30, from 4:00 to 7:00…
Read MoreCongresswoman Lucy McBath Visits West Georgia Technical College’s Douglas Campus
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) was honored to welcome U.S. Congresswoman Lucy McBath to its Douglas Campus yesterday for a special visit spotlighting the college’s innovative workforce…
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