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Fitzgerald, GA – The Ben Hill County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED and adult education classes. Three new student orientations will be held in September. Orientation will be September 11-12, September 18-19, and September 25-26. The 2-day orientation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Ben Hill County Adult Education program is located at 667 Perry House Road in Fitzgerald, and classes are...

David Orr in the Barbering program at Wiregrass placed 3rd in the nation in July at SkillsUSA National Competition. The Wiregrass Cosmetology program, which includes Barbering, has been recognized among the top 10 in the nation. Valdosta, GA – The Cosmetology program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been recognized as one of the top programs in the nation according to EDsmart rankings. EDsmart is a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, and...

Valdosta, GA – The Lowndes County Adult Education/GED program the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED and adult education classes. Classes are offered on the Valdosta campus of Wiregrass. The 2-day new student orientation will be held 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on September 7 and 10. New student orientation will again be offered on September 21 and 24. The Lowndes County Adult Education program is located at 4089 Val Tech Road in Valdosta,...

Valdosta, GA – Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has been recognized as one of the Best Online Colleges in Georgia by TheBestColleges.org rankings. According to the site, academic quality was determined by a college’s acceptance rate, student-to-faculty ratio, and student satisfaction with factors such as enrollment rate, and retention rate being considered. Wiregrass was ranked #9 in the state as one of the best online community colleges in Georgia. During the 2017-2018 school-year...

Ocilla, GA – The Irwin County Adult Education Site of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grants available for students working towards a GED. Students enrolling in GED classes may be eligible for funds to assist with transportation and the cost of the GED tests. The Literacy to Work grant is available to students who are at least 22 years of age and meet other eligibility requirements. Funding is available through a partnership with WorkSource Georgia of the Southern Georgia...

Valdosta, GA – The Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free GED and English-as-a-Second language classes at the Goodwill Career Center. New student orientation will be held 2 p.m.-5 p.m. on September 4 and again on September 17. The Goodwill Career Center is located at 1000 N St. Augustine Road in Valdosta, and GED classes are offered Monday through Thursday, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Call 229-333-2123 for more information, or...

Statenville, GA – The Echols County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is now accepting new students to enroll in free English-as-a-Second Language classes. New student orientation will be held 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on September 4 and September 18. The Echols County Adult Education program is located at 113 Walker Circle in Statenville, and ESL classes are offered Tuesday and Thursday, 8a.m.-1 p.m. Call 229-559-1207 for more information, or visit...

Douglas, GA – The Coffee County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College now offers free English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) classes. ELS classes help improve one’s skills in speaking, comprehending, reading, or writing the English language. Classes are designed for those beginning to learn English or those wanting to improve their English-speaking skills. The Coffee County Adult Education program is located at 706 West Baker Highway in Douglas, and ESL...

Quitman, GA – The Brooks County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grants available for students working towards a GED. Students enrolling in GED classes may be eligible for funds to assist with transportation and the cost of the GED tests as well as incentives when completing the GED and entering employment or college. The WIOA Out of School Youth grant is available to students who are at 16-24 years of age and meet other eligibility requirements. Funding...

Nashville, GA – The Berrien County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grants available for students working towards a GED. Students enrolling in GED classes may be eligible for funds to assist with transportation and the cost of the GED tests as well as incentives when completing the GED and entering employment or college. The WIOA Out-of-School Youth grant is available to students who are at 16-24 years of age and meet other eligibility requirements....

Fitzgerald, GA – The Ben Hill County Adult Education program of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grants available for students working towards a GED. Students enrolling in GED classes may be eligible for funds to assist with transportation and the cost of the GED tests as well as incentives when completing the GED and entering employment or college. The WIOA Out-of-School Youth grant is available to students who are at 16-24 years of age and meet other eligibility requirements....

Pearson, GA – The Pearson Learning Center of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has grants available for students working towards a GED. Students enrolling in GED classes may be eligible for funds to assist with transportation and the cost of the GED tests as well as incentives when completing the GED and entering employment or college. The WIOA Out of School Youth grant is available to students who are at 16-24 years of age and meet other eligibility requirements. Funding is available...