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Thursday Connect

Four Campuses

Upcoming Events

Thursday Connect is VGCC’s monthly open house series rotating across our four campuses. Each event highlights different programs and gives you the opportunity to tour, explore, and connect with faculty and staff.

Choose the date and campus that works for you!

An ABB companion robot that can be used for pharmaceutical purposes. It is located in the Mechatronics Engineering lab.

April 16, 2026 | South

Programs Included

  • Mechatronics
  • Small Engine Repair
  • HVAC
  • Sustainable Agriculture
Closeup photo of Applied Technology equipment in VGCC's Mechatronics lab; in the background, out-of-focus people sit together at a table.
Man working on HVAC unit
An ABB companion robot that can be used for pharmaceutical purposes. It is located in the Mechatronics Engineering lab.
Man working on HVAC unit
Closeup photo of Applied Technology equipment in VGCC's Mechatronics lab; in the background, out-of-focus people sit together at a table.

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Address: 1547 South Campus Drive – Creedmoor, N.C. 27522

VGCC’s South Campus is located on N.C. 56 between Creedmoor and Butner. Take the N.C. 56 exit off Interstate 85 (Exit 191). Proceed east towards Creedmoor.

 

A young woman is working on the hair of a mannequin while standing in front of a mirror.
Kobe Bullock, a young Black man, stands in a welding workshop and holds a safety helmet bearing his signature.

May 21, 2026 | Franklin

Programs Included

  • Welding
  • Biotechnology
  • Bioworks
  • Phlebotomy
  • Cosmetology
  • Nail Tech
  • Natural hair
  • Notary
  • Paralegal
Female Welding students from VGCC pose with their gear
Kobe Bullock, a young Black man, stands in a welding workshop and holds a safety helmet bearing his signature.
A young woman is standing in front of a mirror while working on the hair of a mannequin.
Instructor Marque Debnam teaching in the Franklin County Courthouse
Instructor Marque Debnam teaching in the Franklin County Courthouse

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Address: 8100 N.C. 56 Highway – Louisburg, N.C. 27549

VGCC’s Franklin County Campus is located on N.C. 56 about one mile west of Louisburg between Louisburg and Franklinton.

 

Four Carpentry Students are watching their instructor measure a 2x4 on a worktable.

March 19, 2026 | Main

Programs Included

  • Carpentry
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Cosmetology
  • Business
  • Office Management
  • College Transfer
  • Notary
A young woman is smiling while working on another young woman's hair.
Four Carpentry Students are watching their instructor measure a 2x4 on a worktable.
From left, Emma Robinson, transfer credit evaluator from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, talks with VGCC Associate in Science student Shadi Nagi of Henderson at College Day in Building 6 on VGCC’s Main Campus.
From left, Emma Robinson, transfer credit evaluator from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, talks with VGCC Associate in Science student Shadi Nagi of Henderson at College Day in Building 6 on VGCC’s Main Campus.
Six Cosmetology students will represent VGCC at an upcoming SkillsUSA competition

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Address: 200 Community College Road – Henderson, N.C. 27537

VGCC’s Main Campus is located on Poplar Creek Road in Vance County (about midway between Henderson and Oxford) at the intersection with Interstate 85 (Exit 209).

 

An ABB companion robot that can be used for pharmaceutical purposes. It is located in the Mechatronics Engineering lab.

June 18, 2026 | South

Programs Included

  • Mechatronics
  • Small Engine Repair
  • HVAC
  • Sustainable Agriculture
Closeup photo of Applied Technology equipment in VGCC's Mechatronics lab; in the background, out-of-focus people sit together at a table.
Man working on HVAC unit
An ABB companion robot that can be used for pharmaceutical purposes. It is located in the Mechatronics Engineering lab.
Man working on HVAC unit
Closeup photo of Applied Technology equipment in VGCC's Mechatronics lab; in the background, out-of-focus people sit together at a table.

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Address: 1547 South Campus Drive – Creedmoor, N.C. 27522

VGCC’s South Campus is located on N.C. 56 between Creedmoor and Butner. Take the N.C. 56 exit off Interstate 85 (Exit 191). Proceed east towards Creedmoor.

 

Electrical systems student working on a wiring board
Three representatives of VGCC's faculty and staff stand with Dallas Herring Achievement Award winner Kyle Harris in an automotive workshop

July 16, 2026 | Main

Programs Included

  • Electrical
  • HVAC
  • Welding
  • Automotive
  • CDL Truck Driver Training
  • English as a Second Language
  • Basic Skills
  • Information Technology
Adult Education
Electrical systems student working on a wiring board
Three representatives of VGCC's faculty and staff stand with Dallas Herring Achievement Award winner Kyle Harris in an automotive workshop
A female CDL Graduate holding a certificate in front of Vance-Granville's Truck Driver Training rig, which is painted green and yellow and displays the college's logo.
Adult Education
A female CDL Graduate holding a certificate in front of Vance-Granville's Truck Driver Training rig, which is painted green and yellow and displays the college's logo.

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Address: 200 Community College Road – Henderson, N.C. 27537

VGCC’s Main Campus is located on Poplar Creek Road in Vance County (about midway between Henderson and Oxford) at the intersection with Interstate 85 (Exit 209).

 

business Woman
Two CCP Cosmetology Students combing the hair of a mannequin head.

July 30, 2026 | Warren

Programs Included

  • Cosmetology
  • Business
  • Supply chain
  • Office Management
  • Notary Public
business Woman
Two CCP Cosmetology Students combing the hair of a mannequin head.
A group of people sitting around a table during a professional meeting.
A young woman is working on the hair of a mannequin while standing in front of a mirror.
A young woman is working on the hair of a mannequin while standing in front of a mirror.
A group of people sitting around a table during a professional meeting.

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Address: 210 West Ridgeway Street – Warrenton, N.C. 27589

VGCC’s Warren County Campus is located in Warrenton. From Henderson, take U.S. 1 to Norlina. Turn onto U.S. 158 East and proceed approximately one mile. Turn right onto U.S. 158 Business and proceed approximately three miles to Warrenton.

 

A young woman is working on the hair of a mannequin while standing in front of a mirror.
Kobe Bullock, a young Black man, stands in a welding workshop and holds a safety helmet bearing his signature.

August 20, 2026 | Franklin

Programs Included

  • Welding
  • Biotechnology
  • Bioworks
  • Phlebotomy
  • Cosmetology
  • Nail Tech
  • Natural Hair
  • Notary Public
  • Paralegal
Female Welding students from VGCC pose with their gear
Kobe Bullock, a young Black man, stands in a welding workshop and holds a safety helmet bearing his signature.
Six Cosmetology students will represent VGCC at an upcoming SkillsUSA competition
A young woman is standing in front of a mirror while working on the hair of a mannequin.
Instructor Marque Debnam teaching in the Franklin County Courthouse
Instructor Marque Debnam teaching in the Franklin County Courthouse

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Address: 8100 N.C. 56 Highway – Louisburg, N.C. 27549

VGCC’s Franklin County Campus is located on N.C. 56 about one mile west of Louisburg between Louisburg and Franklinton.

 

September 17, 2026 | Main

Programs Included

  • Basic Law Enforcement Training
  • EMS
  • Fire
  • Criminal Justice
  • Paralegal
  • Notary Public
female Law enforcement Officer walking towards a crowd
female Law enforcement Officer walking towards a crowd

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Address: 200 Community College Road – Henderson, N.C. 27537

VGCC’s Main Campus is located on Poplar Creek Road in Vance County (about midway between Henderson and Oxford) at the intersection with Interstate 85 (Exit 209).

 

xray of a human shoulder
Students in blue scrubs and white medical coats stand at a vendor table and talk to seated job fair representatives; in the background, other students and members of the community visit other tables.

October 15, 2026 | South

Programs Included

  • Radiography
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Dialysis Tech
  • Nurse Aid
  • EKG
  • Human Services
  • College Transfer
Group sitting around a circle having conversation
From left, Emma Robinson, transfer credit evaluator from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, talks with VGCC Associate in Science student Shadi Nagi of Henderson at College Day in Building 6 on VGCC’s Main Campus.
xray of a human shoulder
Students in blue scrubs and white medical coats stand at a vendor table and talk to seated job fair representatives; in the background, other students and members of the community visit other tables.
Group sitting around a circle having conversation
From left, Emma Robinson, transfer credit evaluator from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, talks with VGCC Associate in Science student Shadi Nagi of Henderson at College Day in Building 6 on VGCC’s Main Campus.

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Address: 1547 South Campus Drive – Creedmoor, N.C. 27522

VGCC’s South Campus is located on N.C. 56 between Creedmoor and Butner. Take the N.C. 56 exit off Interstate 85 (Exit 191). Proceed east towards Creedmoor.

 

Nine Medical Assisting students in blue scrubs stand in an outdoor gazebo with two female instructors.
A woman helping two young children in classroom.

November 19, 2026 | Franklin

Programs Included

  • Teacher Prep
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Central Sterile Processing
  • Medical Assisting
  • Phlebotomy
  • College Transfer
Nine Medical Assisting students in blue scrubs stand in an outdoor gazebo with two female instructors.
A woman helping two young children in classroom.
A young woman dressed in special medical hygiene clothing stands surrounded by hospital equipment [Shutterstock photo #1305041872]
A doctor/nurse is looking at a vial while standing in a hospital room.
A doctor/nurse is looking at a vial while standing in a hospital room.
A young woman dressed in special medical hygiene clothing stands surrounded by hospital equipment [Shutterstock photo #1305041872]

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Address: 8100 N.C. 56 Highway – Louisburg, N.C. 27549

VGCC’s Franklin County Campus is located on N.C. 56 about one mile west of Louisburg between Louisburg and Franklinton.

 

VGCC Student working in IT lab
A diverse group of local business owners gather in a VGCC conference room for a workshop.

December 17, 2026 | South

Programs Included

  • Small Business Center
  • Business
  • Accounting
  • Information Technology
  • Office Management
  • Notary Public
  • Other Occupational Extension Courses
VGCC Student working in IT lab
A diverse group of local business owners gather in a VGCC conference room for a workshop.
A group of people sitting around a table during a professional meeting.
A group of people sitting around a table during a professional meeting.

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Address: 1547 South Campus Drive – Creedmoor, N.C. 27522

VGCC’s South Campus is located on N.C. 56 between Creedmoor and Butner. Take the N.C. 56 exit off Interstate 85 (Exit 191). Proceed east towards Creedmoor.

 

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