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WGTC News

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Wayne Davis Concrete Donates $50,000 to West Georgia Technical College Foundation

January 19, 2023

Carrollton, Georgia, January 19, 2023 –Representatives from Wayne Davis Concrete (WDC) recently presented a check for $50,000 to the West Georgia Technical College Foundation to support the College’s Commercial Truck…

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Gene Haas Foundation Donates $40,000 to Support WGTC Students

December 22, 2022

CARROLLTON, GEORGIA, December 22, 2022 – West Georgia Technical College has received a $40,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to be used for student scholarships and student competition teams.…

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West Georgia Technical College Celebrates Fall Commencement

December 16, 2022

CARROLLTON, GA., December 16, 2022 – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) celebrated fall commencement exercises on December 15, awarding over two hundred associate degrees and technical diplomas to graduates across…

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West Georgia Technical College Announces Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year

December 7, 2022

CARROLLTON, GA., December 7, 2022 – West Georgia Technical College is excited to announce that Dr. Jennifer Shearon has been named the 2022 Adult Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year…

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West Georgia Technical College Announces 2023 EAGLE Student of the Year

December 7, 2022

CARROLLTON, GA., December 7, 2022 – Ivey Marlene Schultz of Carrollton, GA has been chosen to represent the Adult Education program at West Georgia Technical College as the 2023 annual…

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West Georgia Technical College Announces 2023 GOAL Winner

December 6, 2022

CARROLLTON, GA., December 6, 2022 – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Abby House, a Medical Laboratory Technology student from Whitesburg, Georgia as its 2023 Georgia Occupational Award of…

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West Georgia Technical College Announces 2023 Rick Perkins Award Winner

December 6, 2022

CARROLLTON, GA., December 6, 2022 – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named TaTanisha Jackson, a mathematics department chair and instructor as the 2023 Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year…

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West Georgia Technical College receives grant to strengthen employer partnerships with local businesses and connect learners with opportunity

November 17, 2022

This two year grant from the Strada Education Network Employer Community College Partnership Challenge will expand a proven partnership that connects learners to education and in-demand employment opportunities and strengthens…

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West Georgia Technical College to Host “West Georgia Tech Night” at All WGTC Campuses on Nov. 30

November 4, 2022

CARROLLTON, Ga., November 4, 2022 – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) will host “West Georgia Tech Night” from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at all WGTC…

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WGTC and Southwire Celebrate Partnership at Carroll Campus

November 4, 2022

CARROLLTON, GA., November 4, 2022 – On November 3, 2022, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) held a lab naming reception to unveil the new Southwire Precision Manufacturing and Maintenance Lab…