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VGCC graduates third class from Truck Driver Training Program, prepares for more

June 3, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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In late May, Vance-Granville Community College celebrated the graduation of the third class in the short history of its Truck Driver Training, or CDL, program. The program includes a combination of classroom instruction, range driving and road driving. With the end of training, students have successfully completed their DOT exams, making them eligible for their … Read More

Triangle North Healthcare Foundation presents VGCC scholarship donation

June 3, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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The Triangle North Healthcare Foundation recently continued its partnership with Vance-Granville Community College by presenting a $25,000 donation to create a “Presidential Scholar Award”-level scholarship for VGCC students. As a result of this donation to the VGCC Foundation, a $1,250 scholarship will be awarded to a student each year, beginning with the Fall 2021 semester. … Read More

VGCC honors Radiography graduates at Pinning ceremony

May 27, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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Thirty-two new graduates of Vance-Granville Community College’s two-year Radiography Program were honored in a virtual pinning ceremony. The Radiography Class of 2021 included Laura Andersen and Mackenzie Cates, both of Efland; Travis Banka, Belete Dress, Eden Ketema, all of Durham; Taylor Beck of Kittrell; Elizabeth Brogden, Glenn Burgess, Coleen Green, Kaylor Lawrence, Terri McGarr, and Katie Rumsey, … Read More

Vanguard Café Boxed Lunch

May 27, 2021 | by Spence Bailey
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Each week starting Tuesday June 1st, the Culinary students will offer a drive-through or pickup boxed lunches from 11 AM-1 PM. Lunch service will be on Tuesday and Thursdays only each week. We will have a limited quantity each week, so make sure you get your orders in early. The order link will be active … Read More

VGCC honors Associate Degree Nursing graduates with Virtual Pinning Ceremony

May 26, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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Vance-Granville Community College held a Pinning Ceremony virtually, using Zoom, on May 14 at 6 p.m. for the Associate Degree Nursing Class of 2021. The ceremony celebrated the 47 graduates of the program. Family and friends were sent a link to the Zoom session so they could watch the students get pinned. Graduates included: Karla … Read More

Temperature Control Solutions paid a visit to Vance-Granville Community College

May 10, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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Temperature Control Solutions paid a visit to Vance-Granville. They brought a refrigerated truck (leased to Mr Williams) for exhibit. Among the attending were the programs of Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration, Electrical Systems Technology, Welding, and Truck Driving. Temperature Control Solutions is a local employer that manufactures and maintains various types of refrigerant vehicles from … Read More

VGCC and Merck partner for “Merck Meet and Greet” webinar on Tuesday, May 11

April 30, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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Are you interested in starting or advancing a rewarding career in biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing?  Do you have an interest in assisting in the production of life saving therapeutics such as vaccines?  If so, mark your calendar for a “Merck Meet and Greet” webinar on Tuesday, May 11, beginning at 5:00 PM. Representatives from Merck … Read More

VGCC’s 37th Annual Golf Tournament, May 3rd, and 4th!

April 28, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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The Vance-Granville Community College Foundation Golf Tournament is an annual event that raises funds to support student scholarships and to support the mission of the college. Since the first tournament in 1985, more than $1.2 million has been raised. Businesses and individuals can take advantage of sponsorship opportunities at various levels. Businesses may also donate … Read More

Gifts from Pruitt’s create VGCC scholarships

April 21, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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Before his recent passing, W. Leonard Pruitt and his wife, Dr. Dorothy Pruitt, both of Oxford, established two scholarship funds at Vance-Granville Community College to support students preparing for careers in health care. First, a gift from the Pruitt’s will create the Leonard and Dorothy Pruitt Presidential Excellence Award, a full VGCC scholarship, which will … Read More

Career and College Promise Program (CCP) Virtual Orientation to be held on April 29th and May 3rd

April 19, 2021 | by VGCC Public Information
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The CCP Virtual Orientation is designed to provide students enrolled in the college’s Career and College Promise Program with technical assistance in the following: 1. Establishing your Vanguard ID 2. Accessing your VGCC Email account 3. Creating an email signature in your VGCC email account 4. Accessing myVGCC to view course schedules, final grades and … Read More