WGTC News
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 received associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates across a variety of fields, including healthcare, information technology, business, and early childhood care and education. More…
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 Center in Waco. Ninety-one students crossed the stage on Wednesday after either earning their GED®/HiSET diploma or completing the English as a Second Language (ESL)…
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, 15 students completed an Entrepreneurship and Small Business training course (ESB), and four earned a workforce certification. Students who earned their GED took courses on…
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 training in menu development, food preparation, customer service, and restaurant operations. The pop-up restaurant experience was held in honor of National Culinary Arts Month, which…
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 how to serve families and communities with professionalism, and care. Throughout the program, students receive technical training in mortuary science, restorative art, and funeral home…
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 student recruitment, customer service, and data analysis to the role. As Director of Admissions, Scott will oversee admissions efforts across WGTC’s five campuses and focus…
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), supported by a generous $25,000 grant aimed at enhancing the student experience and career readiness within its welding and electrical construction maintenance programs. As a…
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 majors Rayshaun McIntosh and Nitacha Smith worked alongside network and information technology professionals, gaining hands-on experience that reinforced the skills they have developed at WGTC.…
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 employers. Students completed 100 hours of instruction, earned OSHA 10 certifications, and students age 18 and older also received forklift certifications. “We had 100 hours…
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 American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam. Graduates who pass the exam are eligible to pursue licensure and employment as radiologic technologists in all 50 states.…