Wiregrass Georgia Technical College on LinkedIn: #wiregrasscommunity #adulteducation #communitysupport (2024)

This week the college hosted Advisory Committee meetings on the Coffee Campus for Ben Hill-Irwin and Coffee Campuses. The following day the Valdosta Campus hosted its Advisory Committees. Wiregrass appreciates all our business and industry partners on our committees. Their input into our programs helps us prepare our graduates for the workforce. #AdvisoryCommittee #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityPartners

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The Aircraft Assembly Technician 1 program is taking off this Summer Semester on the Coffee Campus! The Aviation Maintenance Technology Program Coordinator is Scotty Phillips. He brings more than 30 years of experience. This program is a technical certificate of credit and can be completed in two semesters. This program started at the college in January 2024 and opened to Dual Enrollment students.The Technical Certificate of Credit includes learning how to inspect aircraft structural and sheet metal repair. With this certificate, successful graduates can find jobs at Gulf Stream, Delta, and many aircraft companies. The average salary in Georgia is over $60,000 annually.Summer Semester starts May 13.https://lnkd.in/exdb4h5B#Aviation #WiregrassTech #NewProgram

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Congratulations to Practical Nursing student, Demeria Bryant who the Coffee Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Committee awarded a $1,000 scholarship. She submitted an essay themed "Why I want to be in Healthcare." She dedicated her essay to her mom, whom she lost in February, and her PN instructor Deidra Floyd (standing far left). Demeria will graduate in December 2024! We love hearing how our faculty are impacting the lives of their students. Congrats to both Demeria and Mrs. Floyd!!!! #StudentSuccess #PracticalNursing #CommunityPartners

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Wiregrass Tech's Economic Development team has partnered again with the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority for a 3rd Wired For Workforce Program! During the five-day course, 14 seniors from Valdosta and Lowndes high schools honed their technical skills, received forklift safety training, and earned OSHA 10-hour General Industry Certification. New to this year's program was providing students with experience on a mobile aerial work platform, a crucial skill for industries in the Valdosta area. Michael Williams, vice president for Economic Development at Wiregrass Tech, emphasized that safety and forklift training are essential employability skills. "Employers are impressed that the students want to participate in the program. It shows a willingness to learn and a heartfelt desire to participate in manufacturing.” #WiredForWorkforce #WiregrassPartnerships #WorkforceDevelopment

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NEW to the Coffee Campus and starting this summer - Aircraft Assembly Technician. It's just 2 semesters and 3 classes and you will earn your certificate. Visit Wiregrass.edu to learn more. #AircraftAssemeblyTech #CoffeeCampus #NewProgram

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Wiregrass Tech’s Annual Leadership Strategic Planning meeting is underway. Helping students succeed is our key focus. #StrategicPlanning #OneTeam #OneMission

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Wiregrass Tech appreciates the partnership with Mercer University. Through a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Wiregrass will be the beneficiary of an initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of Computer Science teachers in rural areas of the state. #WiregrassPartners #MercerUniversity

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Wiregrass was excited to welcome the FitzLEADS class at the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus of Wiregrass Tech yesterday. President DeAnnia Clements welcomed the group and shared news and happenings with the college. #CommunityPartners #FitzLEADS #WiregrassTech #TCSG

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One of the fastest-growing fields in our nation right now and we are accepting new students for Summer Semester! It's a short 7 to 9 weeks and there is no wait list to get in the program. Listen as one of our popular CDL instructors, Janet "Rainy" Rasmussen shares about the program. #CDL

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