WGTC News
CARROLLTON, GA – At 75 years old, honor graduate Catherine Higgins achieved a milestone that stands as a testament to the adage, “It’s never too late”, after recently graduating from West Georgia Technical College (WGTC). Upon graduating high school in 1966, Higgins worked in law firms in both Wisconsin and Arizona. Inspired by the work…
West Georgia Technical College Employee Vickie Smith to Retire After 38 Years of Service December 20, 2023 CARROLLTON, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) admissions counselor Vickie Smith is set to retire at the end of December after 38 years of working in student affairs. After enrolling in classes in what was then Carroll…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…