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VGCC scholarship endowed by MR Williams

February 26, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
A new Vance-Granville Community College scholarship has been endowed by the Henderson-based distribution company, MR Williams. The new scholarship in the company’s name will be presented to a VGCC student each year as a “Presidential Scholar Award,” the college’s largest, most prestigious level of endowed scholarship. Mike Williams, board chairman and founder of MR Williams, … Read More

VGCC Human Services students visit residents at Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

February 26, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Members of the Vance-Granville Community College Human Services Technology (HST) Club conducted a Valentine’s Day community service project at Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Henderson. Students in the club handed out valentines and gifts to the residents and staff at the center. “The residents were happy to receive gifts and a short visit … Read More

Educator from Venezuela visits VGCC Spanish class

February 26, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Students in a Spanish class at Vance-Granville Community College’s Main Campus recently enjoyed a visit from Valeria Rodríguez, a Spanish teacher at Warren County High School. Rodríguez is from Venezuela and is teaching locally through an international exchange program. A native of the capital, Caracas, she said she wanted to enlighten VGCC students about her … Read More

Women’s Leadership Conference

February 20, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Get excited! You’re invited to the first annual Women’s Leadership Conference at VGCC! On Thursday, March 8, at 12:30 p.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus, the 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference will explore how you can build your personal brand, create professional opportunities, and own your career path. Students can ask meaningful, provocative … Read More

VGCC Anatomy students explore Electrophysiology and Prosthetic Engineering

February 20, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Students at Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus recently enjoyed a fun, investigative activity designed to explore the interactions of electrophysiology, robotics and prosthetic engineering. Erin Bingham, Director of Programming for the Raleigh-based North Carolina BioNetwork , which is part of the N.C. Community College System, visited the campus to conduct the innovative activity alongside … Read More

VGCC hosts Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out

February 20, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
The Emergency Medical Services program at Vance-Granville Community College is hosting an informative seminar for area health professionals. “Duke Life Flight EMS Night Out” will be held Monday, Feb. 26, from 6 until 8:30 p.m. in the small auditorium in Building 2 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. There is no charge to attend. … Read More

VGCC receives $200,000 grant from Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas to connect students with apprenticeship opportunities

February 19, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
HENDERSON, N.C. – Vance-Granville Community College today announced a $200,000 investment from Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. The funds will be used to connect students with hands-on training and career development opportunities. The investment, from the Duke Energy Foundation, will support the “Vanguard Apprenticeship Collaborative,” a VGCC initiative designed to cultivate highly skilled workers … Read More

VGCC to hold Business Technologies event

February 15, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will hold a “Business Technologies & Career Explo” (short for “Exploration”) on Thursday, March 1, from 3-7 p.m., in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Attendees will be able to explore VGCC’s programs related to business and information technology and the career fields for which those programs … Read More

VGCC schedules online Health Unit Coordinator training course

February 14, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for a Health Unit Coordinator course. This course will be offered in an online format, except for a one-time on-campus meeting for orientation on Monday, March 5, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., in room 7102 of Building 7 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. After that, students will complete … Read More

VGCC student and staff member speak at national conference

February 13, 2018 | by VGCC Staff
Carrie Johnson of Henderson, a Welding Technology student at Vance-Granville Community College, and Tiffani M. Polk, an Academic & Career Coach for the college’s TechHire program, recently spoke at a national conference focused on supporting college students. Johnson and Polk participated in the (CCA) organization’s annual convening, called “Access To Their American Dreams,” held in … Read More