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VGCC celebrates awarding of scholarships to 349 students

November 14, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Tanya Evans speaking from podium
Vance-Granville Community College honored 349 students receiving scholarships, as well as the donors and partnering organizations who established those scholarships, at a dinner on Oct. 10, in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus. In the fourth annual event of its kind, students were given the opportunity to meet and have dinner with community … Read More

VGCC Drama stages a Collaboration Across Colleges with the regional premiere of Appalachian Geisha

November 13, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Cast photo
BUY TICKETS @ EVENTBRITE VGCC Drama is excited to present Appalachian Geisha December 6 through December 8 on VGCC’s Main campus. This presentation represents a first of its kind collaboration across the North Carolina Community College System. Three Colleges: Vance-Granville Community College, Catawba Valley Community College, and Wake Technical Community College are joining forces to … Read More

VGCC Small Business Center helping Entrepreneurs

November 12, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Sheri Jones - Small business Center Director
Maurice Ashley, the first African-American International Grandmaster in chess, served as the keynote speaker for the eighth annual Small Business Summit, presented by the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center and the Warren County Economic Development Commission in partnership with the Lake Gaston Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center and the Chamber of Commerce … Read More

Paid Summer Internship Opportunities with the State of NC – Applications are now being accepted

November 7, 2019 | by Chelsea Porter
North Carolina State Seal
The State of North Carolina Internship Program is offering paid summer internship opportunities in state government agencies. Applications for the Summer 2020 State of North Carolina Internship Program are now being accepted. A variety of professional internship opportunities are located across the state and are available to North Carolina residents studying at the undergraduate or … Read More

VGCC brings partners together for summit on talent pipeline

November 7, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Ken Wilson at BIC Summit
Employers, economic developers and workforce development experts from across the region recently met at Vance-Granville Community College to learn more about how to meet the critical need to recruit and train workers. The first-of-its kind “Business & Industry Connect” Summit was held on Nov. 1 in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus. Dr. Rachel … Read More

VGCC grad in spotlight as N.C. State announces expansion of program

November 5, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Ethan Cole c3
North Carolina State University recently announced a $1,064,000 investment from the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation to expand the Community College Collaboration (C3) program, which guarantees N.C. State admission to qualified transfer students from several community colleges, including Vance-Granville Community College. Ethan Cole, a Kittrell native who was among the first VGCC students in the program, … Read More

How can you help VGCC! Fall 2019 2nd-8 week Course Evaluation

October 30, 2019 | by Chelsea Porter
campus labs
The Fall 2019, 2nd-8 week session’s course evaluation is now open through 11:59 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2019.  Students please check your email for the course evaluation link. 

VGCC names Jerry Edmonds to lead workforce and community engagement

October 30, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
Jerry Edmonds, VP
Jerry E. Edmonds, III, was recently named Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Engagement at Vance-Granville Community College. In this new position, he will oversee training programs that respond to community needs and prepare students for workforce success, including apprenticeship programs, and support economic development for the region. In addition, Edmonds will lead the … Read More

Dr. Levy Brown, Vance-Granville Community College selected as a Fellow

October 22, 2019 | by VGCC Public Information
picture of Dr. Levy Brown
Dr. Levy Brown, vice president of learning, student engagement & success at Vance-Granville Community College, has been selected to participate in the prestigious Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership presented by the Presidents’ Round Table. Dr. Levy Brown, a resident of Youngsville, North Carolina is responsible for leading and working collaboratively with faculty and staff … Read More

The 8th Annual Small Business Summit is coming up on Tuesday, October 29

October 21, 2019 | by Chelsea Porter
Maurice Ashley - Chess Champion
The 8th Annual Small Business Summit entitled “It’s all About the Path You Choose – Using the Right Strategy to Make the Best Moves” is coming up on Tuesday, October 29 from 6 to 9 with registration starting at 5:30 and will be held at the Warren County Armory & Convention Center.  Nationally recognized speaker, … Read More