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WGTC and Southwire Partner for Computer Science Innovators Challenge

April 30, 2024

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Computer Information Systems (CIST) program recently joined forces with Southwire’s IT Department to host the inaugural “Computer Science Innovators Challenge.” Held at…

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WGTC’s Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 Achieves 100% Pass Rate on CRDTS Exam

April 24, 2024

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce that the Dental Hygiene Class of 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate on the Central Regional Dental Testing…

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West Georgia Technical College to Host Hiring Event at Douglas Campus

April 22, 2024

DOUGLASVILLE, GA – Grab your resume; West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is set to host its “Kickstart Your Career” hiring event on April 24 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.…

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West Georgia Technical College to Launch New Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management Program This Fall

April 15, 2024

LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the introduction of its Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management (HRTM) program, designed to prepare students for dynamic careers…

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West Georgia Technical College to Host ‘Tech Night’

April 8, 2024

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is set to hold ‘Tech Night’ on April 16 at the LaGrange and Carroll campuses and on April 18 at the Coweta…

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Mike Jiles Named Vice President of Operations and Technology at West Georgia Technical College 

April 3, 2024

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Jiles from Assistant Vice President of Facilities to Vice President…

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Amber Wilson Named Interim Vice President of Finance for West Georgia Technical College

April 2, 2024

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) President Dr. Julie Post is pleased to announce the promotion of Amber Wilson from Executive Director of Financial Services to Interim Vice…

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WGTC Awarded ‘Mission Impossible Business Award’ By the Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce 

March 27, 2024

WGTC Awarded ‘Mission Impossible Business Award’ By the Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce    BREMEN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) was awarded the ‘Mission Impossible Business Award’ by…

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WGTC’s Fire Science Technology Program Earns National Recognition

March 21, 2024

WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) was recently named a Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) institution by the National Fire Academy, a division of the U.S.…

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It’s Just a Drill: WGTC Hosts Simulated Mass Casualty Event and Trauma Lab

March 14, 2024

  WACO, GA – West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) School of Nursing hosted a simulated mass casualty event and trauma lab this week at Murphy Campus. This event has been…