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West Georgia Technical College Nursing Student Awarded $2,700 In Scholarship Funds

December 18, 2023

West Georgia Technical College Nursing Student Awarded $2,700 In Scholarship Funds December 14, 2023 NEWNAN, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) student Katee Wilson was selected as the recipient of a $2,700 scholarship by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to aid in the continuation of her nursing…

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Karen Freeman Named WGTC’s 2024 Rick Perkins Award Winner

December 5, 2023

CARROLLTON, GA – Karen Freeman, an Early Childhood Care and Education instructor at West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has been named the College’s 2024 Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction (RPA) winner. Freeman will represent WGTC at the regional competition in March, and if selected as a regional finalist, will compete at the…

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Shadariah Mason Named WGTC’s 2024 GOAL Award Winner

December 5, 2023

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) has named Shadariah Mason as its 2024 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner. Mason is a currently a Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) student from Shiloh, Georgia. The announcement was made on November 29 at WGTC’s GOAL and Rick Perkins Award (RPA) Banquet, an annual event that…

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WGTC Celebrates Grand Opening of Regional Workforce Training Center

November 10, 2023

LAGRANGE, GA – Dozens of industry and community partners from Troup County recently joined West Georgia Technical College President Dr. Julie Post and Vice President of Economic Development Steve Cromer as they officially cut the ribbon on the College’s Regional Workforce Training Center (RWTC). The Regional Workforce Training Center is a regional hub that offers…

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WGTC Alum, Mark Foster, Recognized as Outstanding Alumni of the Year

November 7, 2023

CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) selected Mark Foster as its 2023 Outstanding Alumni of the Year. Foster was recognized along with 22 other exceptional individuals by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) at the annual Leadership Conference in Savannah. This prestigious honor celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of these alumni…

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Kristen Buoy Graduates from Technical College of Georgia’s Senior Leadership Academy

October 27, 2023

CARROLLTON, GA – Kristen Buoy, Vice President of Academic Affairs 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. Buoy was among the 25 participants in the program’s first-ever cohort, which…

WGTC nursing students work on a patient during a simulated mass casualty event at WGTC’s Coweta campus.

West Georgia Technical College Nursing Department Stages Successful Simulated Mass Casualty Event

October 25, 2023

NEWNAN, GA – The West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) School of Nursing recently conducted a successful simulated mass casualty event, showcasing its commitment to preparing students for real-world healthcare scenarios. The event was held at WGTC’s Coweta campus and aimed to provide nursing students with invaluable hands-on experience in managing and responding to large-scale emergency…

TCSG’s EV Listening Session at WGTC’s Callaway Conference Center.

WGTC Hosts TCSG, Industry Partners for Electric Vehicle Listening Session

October 16, 2023

LAGRANGE, GA – The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) recently held an electric vehicle listening session at West Georgia Technical College’s (WGTC) Callaway Conference Center in LaGrange. Leaders from Georgia’s emerging electrification industry along with technical college administrators and faculty attended the session to discuss the future of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and the…

A large crowd of donors, partners and stakeholders enjoyed a concert by country music star, Michael Ray.contributions to the commercial truck driving program at West Georgia Technical College.

WGTC Foundation’s Black Tie & Boots a Record-Breaking Success

October 12, 2023

WACO, GA – The West Georgia Technical College Foundation is thrilled to announce that its annual fundraiser, Black Tie & Boots, raised a net profit of $190,000, surpassing all previous years’ totals. Over 300 guests filled the Murphy Campus Conference Center in Waco for the 21st annual event and enjoyed raffles, dinner, photos, and a…

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WGTC Partners with Development Authority of LaGrange for Inaugural West Georgia Manufacturing Day

October 9, 2023

WGTC Partners with Development Authority of LaGrange for Inaugural West Georgia Manufacturing Day October 9, 2023 LAGRANGE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) hosted the inaugural West Georgia Manufacturing Day at its LaGrange Campus on October 6. The event was created in partnership with the Development Authority of LaGrange in an effort to expose…