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WGTC News

WGTC Celebrates Grand Opening of Regional Workforce Training Center

November 10, 2023

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…

WGTC Alum, Mark Foster, Recognized as Outstanding Alumni of the Year

November 7, 2023

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…

Kristen Buoy Graduates from Technical College of Georgia’s Senior Leadership Academy

October 27, 2023

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…

West Georgia Technical College Nursing Department Stages Successful Simulated Mass Casualty Event

October 25, 2023

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.…

WGTC Hosts TCSG, Industry Partners for Electric Vehicle Listening Session

October 16, 2023

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…

WGTC Foundation’s Black Tie & Boots a Record-Breaking Success

October 12, 2023

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…

WGTC Partners with Development Authority of LaGrange for Inaugural West Georgia Manufacturing Day

October 9, 2023

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…

WGTC Foundation Awards Record-Breaking $73,835 in Scholarships for Fall

September 11, 2023

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…

WGTC Celebrates Summer Commencement

August 31, 2023

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.…

West Georgia Technical College Selected by Amazon as an Education Partner for Career Choice Program

August 2, 2023

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…