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WGTC News

Adult Ed Graduates

WGTC Adult Education Program Celebrates Graduates at Fall Commencement

December 16, 2024

WACO, GA – The Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated its ESL and GED graduates with a commencement ceremony held Wednesday, December 11, at WGTC’s Murphy…

Metallica Scholars Students

West Georgia Technical College Celebrates Metallica Scholars Signing Day

December 9, 2024

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) proudly hosted a “Signing Day” to honor six students selected as Metallica Scholars, marking an exciting step in their educational and professional…

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Jennifer Turner Promoted to Police Sergeant at West Georgia Technical College

December 5, 2024

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer Turner to the position of police sergeant. With over 20 years of law enforcement…

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West Georgia Technical College Collaborates with Microsoft to Launch Data Center Academy at Douglas Campus

December 4, 2024

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Microsoft to develop a Microsoft Data Center Academy at WGTC’s Douglas Campus. The academy…

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West Georgia Technical College Celebrates Apprentice Lineworker Program Graduates

December 2, 2024

WACO, GA – Eight students recently graduated from West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Lineworker Apprentice Program, a six-week, non-credit workforce training program offered by the College’s Economic Development Division. Hayden…

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Matthieu Pilon Named WGTC’s 2025 Rick Perkins Award Winner

November 18, 2024

WACO, GA – Matthew Pilon, Mathematics Department Chair at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), has been named the College’s 2025 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction (RPA) winner.…

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Grace Crews Named WGTC’s 2025 GOAL Winner

November 18, 2024

WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Grace Crews, a Medical Laboratory Technology student from Bremen, Georgia, as its 2025 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner.…

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WGTC Cosmetology and Esthetics Students Place at Professional Makeup Artistry Conference in Atlanta  

November 14, 2024

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce students from the Cosmetology and Esthetics programs made an impressive debut at the Professional Makeup Artistry Conference (PMAC) in…

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WGTC Names Joe Pennington as 2024 Alumnus of the Year

November 12, 2024

LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce Joe Pennington as the recipient of the 2024 Alumnus of the Year award. This award celebrates alumni who…

Dual Enrollment Summit

West Georgia Technical College Hosts Annual Counselor Summit, Recognizes Distinguished Dual Enrollment High Schools

November 11, 2024

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Dual Enrollment recently hosted its annual Counselor Summit, welcoming high school counselors from across the region to discuss important topics related to…