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VGCC Awards Record 307 Scholarships at Annual Ceremony

April 21, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College awarded scholarships to a record 307 full-time students at Scholarship Day ceremonies held Sept. 20 in the college’s Civic Center. President Randy Parker said that Scholarship Day honors the “best of the best” of Vance-Granville students, and it is one of the most exciting days of the school year. He went on … Read More

Human Resources Development Opens Doors to Health Care Education

April 18, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
ance-Granville Community College’s Human Resources Development (HRD) Department will offer a three-week class to assist students in preparing for entry into Health care programs at VGCC. Beginning Oct. 10, the class will be held in Building 7 of the college’s Main Campus from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday. “If you are interested … Read More

Nine Graduate CNA I Program

April 18, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Nine students at Vance-Granville Community College’s Warren County Campus who have completed the Certified Nursing Assistant I program were honored at a graduation ceremony on Thursday, September 7. Pictured, from left: Instructor Emily Hamilton, RN, graduates Collie Alston of Hollister, Magnolia Caudle of Warrenton, Ernestine Faulcon of Littleton, Vernell Hawkins of Warrenton, Tonia Mallory of … Read More

VGCC Offers Seminar on National Electrical Code

April 18, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a course starting Tuesday, Oct. 17, entitled “Understanding and Using the NEC.” The National Electrical Code, or NEC, is a standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. … Read More

VGCC South Campus Offers Seminar on Starting Small Business

April 18, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
For any entrepreneur who has ever thought of starting a business, Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar on Thursday, Oct. 5. The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in room G108 on the college’s South Campus in Granville County. Jess McLamb of the Roper Group will … Read More

VGCC Offers Architectural Drawing Course

April 18, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a basic Architectural Drawing course at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, starting on Oct. 3. Classes will be held in Room 7136 of Building 7 on Tuesday nights, Oct. 3 through Feb. 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a follow-up course for students who have … Read More

VGCC Sees Changes in Computer Curricula

April 18, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
The world of information technology and computers is constantly changing, and so is the way in which Vance-Granville Community College prepares its students to work in that field. As a result of the North Carolina Community College System’s recent Curriculum Improvement Project, computer curricula have been updated throughout the system. These changes took effect at … Read More

VGCC Offers Seminar on Starting Business

April 18, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
For anyone who has ever thought of starting a business from home, Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Mike Collins, president … Read More

VGCC Schedules Scrapbooking Class

April 3, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus will offer a course on scrapbooking and photo organization this fall. Classes will be held on Mondays, Sept. 17 through Nov. 19, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.Instructor Denise Quinn said that the class “will be like attending a weekly scrapbooking party.” Participants will not only learn how to … Read More

VGCC Franklin Campus to hold Exercise Class

April 3, 2008 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus, located on N.C. 56 about one mile west of Louisburg, will offer a Low Impact Aerobics class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 11 through Nov. 11, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Classes will be held in the Multi-Purpose Facility.“Bring your work-out mat and a family member or friend,” … Read More