WGTC News
Carrollton, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of two community members to its Board of Trustees: Emory Barber, Vice President of Engineering at Southwire Company, and Sara Ray, President & CEO of the Douglas County Chamber. Their leadership, expertise, and commitment to workforce development will further…
Douglasville, GA – In observance of Women’s History Month, West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Student Life department hosted a Women in Entrepreneurship Forum on the Douglas Campus, providing students with the opportunity to engage with industry professionals and gain valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship. The forum featured a panel of women business leaders…
NEWNAN, GA – As the demand for registered nurses continues to rise, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is helping to address the shortage through its LPN-to-RN Bridge program. This year, the program has welcomed its largest cohort to date, with eight students preparing to transition into registered nursing roles. The LPN-to-RN Bridge program provides experienced…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) students joined other technical colleges from across the state to compete at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference held February 20-22 in Atlanta. The following WGTC students earned gold, silver, and bronze medals, while the College was recognized with a Quality Chapter of Excellence Award…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to team up with the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) to offer free applications to prospective students in March. From March 1 through March 31, students can apply online using the code MARCH25 or visit a WGTC campus to apply in person, where the $25…
CARROLLTON, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Foundation awarded 71 individual scholarships for the 2025 spring semester totaling $57,984. Scholarships cover a wide range of educational expenses, including tuition, books, and other related costs, and aim to reduce the financial barriers that students often face when pursuing higher education. Recipients were selected based…
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has been honored as the “Large Business of the Year” at the Douglas County Chamber Winter Ball, held on February 8. This prestigious award recognizes a business that has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the economic health and vitality of Douglas County. The Large Business of the Year…
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that Dental Hygiene student Lisa Ashton has been selected as a recipient of the Hinman Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship, awarded by the Hinman Dental Society (HDS), recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement and financial need among senior-level students enrolled in the Associate Degree Dental Hygiene…
Carrollton, GA – Rebecca Wheeler, Dean of Adult Education, has been selected to represent West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) in the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) 2025 Senior Leadership Academy. The year-long program is designed to provide continued professional development initiatives that are tailored to cultivate career progression within TCSG and its network of…
Carrollton, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the President’s List and Dean’s List students for the 2024 fall semester. Students who earn 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) for the semester are eligible for the President’s List. Students who earn 12 or more…