WGTC News
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 Atlanta. Competing for the first time, students received first place in the Battle of the Schools competition and third place in the Body Art competition.…
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 have achieved significant professional success, contributed positively to their community or industry, and demonstrated a strong connection to the college. Pennington’s career began nearly a…
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 dual enrollment and state-level initiatives. The event featured presentations from a diverse lineup of guest speakers, including Lauren Edgar, who represented TCSG Secondary Initiatives, as…
West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Adult Education program is hosting two in-person GED registration sessions on November 12 at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the WGTC Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Murphy and LaGrange campuses. Upon registration, Adult Education offers High School Equivalency (high school equivalency) GED or HiSET test preparation, career exploration, workplace readiness training and dual…
LAGRANGE, GA – Steve Cromer, Vice President of Economic Development at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), recently completed the Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Senior Leadership Academy, a transformative professional development program aimed at advancing careers within TCSG and its 22 colleges. Cromer was one of 26 participants in the program’s second cohort, which…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce that Beverly Kirk, Dean of Arts and Sciences, has been selected to join the Leadership Carroll Class of 2025, hosted by the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Carroll is entering its 32nd year of developing strong, effective leaders in Carroll County. The…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce that Joyce Freeman, Program Chair and Instructor of Early Childhood Care & Education, has been appointed to serve on the Georgia Board of Early Care and Learning. Freeman will represent the Third Congressional District helping make decisions to meet the childcare and early…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is excited to offer free applications to prospective students during Free Application Month this November. From November 1 through November 30, students can apply online using the code FREEAPP24 or visit a WGTC campus to apply in person, where the $25 application fee will also be waived.…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Phyllis Ingham as the new Dean of Health Sciences. Dr. Ingham brings academic excellence, leadership experience, and a deep commitment to healthcare education, making her the ideal choice to lead WGTC’s School of Health Sciences. Dr. Ingham holds Bachelor…
CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) received two top awards honoring board members at the annual Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Leadership Conference in Savannah. The Board of Directors earned the Technical College Directors’ Association (TCDA) board certification for the entire board for the tenth consecutive year. To become TCDA certified, local…