WGTC News
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…
NEWNAN, GA – On Friday, October 11, 2024, West Georgia Technical College (WGTC), Piedmont Newnan Hospital, and multiple state and local agencies successfully conducted a large-scale mass casualty training exercise. The exercise, held at WGTC’s Coweta Campus and Piedmont Newnan Hospital, was designed to test Coweta County’s emergency response capabilities, interagency coordination, and communication under…
NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College and Piedmont Newnan Hospital along with several state and local agencies are conducting a large-scale training exercise on Friday, October 11, 2024 in Coweta County. This exercise is necessary to ensure the safety and preparedness of our community in case of an emergency. Please be aware that this…