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VGCC holds “Boot Camp” for student-athletes

August 26, 2013 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College recently held a “Boot Camp” for student-athletes, consisting of a series of workshops over a two-day period just before the beginning of the fall semester. The primary focus of the camp was on helping each student succeed in academics and in their future careers. VGCC Vanguards and their coaches participated in the … Read More

VGCC schedules Tea class to start in September

August 23, 2013 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a course on “Afternoon Tea,” the tradition that is enjoying a renaissance as fine hotels, inns and tea rooms across the country give guests an opportunity to retreat from the hurried pace of their lives.    The course, called “Let’s Have a Tea Party,” will meet on VGCC’s Main Campus … Read More

VGCC to offer Anatomy & Physiology prep course

August 23, 2013 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will soon offer a “boot camp” that students can take to prepare for the VGCC Anatomy & Physiology (or “A&P”) course.   The two-day A&P Boot Camp will be held on Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14, each day from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (including a one-hour break for lunch) … Read More

VGCC offers Zumba classes at Main Campus

August 22, 2013 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College is offering a Zumba fitness course on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County.   The course will meet on Tuesdays from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m., Sept. 3 through Sept. 24. The total cost for the four classes is $20 (all fees included).   Zumba is the Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that has … Read More

VGCC offers Stained Glass class for beginners

August 22, 2013 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus will offer a “Beginner’s Stained Glass” course on Mondays from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Sept. 12 through Oct. 10.   Felecia Carr Young of Wake Forest is the instructor for the course, which is among the newest additions to the personal enrichment /continuing education programs offered at the … Read More

Two new Vice Presidents named at VGCC

August 16, 2013 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College recently welcomed two new senior administrators. Steven Graham of Oxford, N.C. was named Vice President of Finance and Operations, while Stacey Carter-Coley of Apex, N.C. joined the college in March as Vice President of Employee and Public Relations. Both Graham and Carter-Coley are new faces at VGCC but have years of experience … Read More

Upcoming VGCC Small Business Seminars accessible at four campuses

August 13, 2013 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will soon offer a pair of free seminars of interest to entrepreneurs, and through the use of technology, the classes will be available at four locations at once.   The “Business Plan Basics” seminar is scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 29, from 2 until 4 p.m. on … Read More

VGCC to be profiled on UNC-TV

August 8, 2013 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will take a turn in the statewide spotlight on Thursday, Aug. 22, when UNC-TV airs a segment on the college during its nightly news magazine program, “ North Carolina Now .”   As part of the N.C. Community College System ’s 50th Anniversary celebration this year, UNC-TV has been producing short documentaries … Read More

VGCC recognizes Medical Assisting students at Pinning

August 8, 2013 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College held a pinning ceremony for its 2013 Medical Assisting program graduates on Aug. 1 at the college’s Franklin County Campus in Louisburg, where the program is conducted. As VGCC’s program is nationally accredited, graduates are now eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants ’ (AAMA) certification examination to become … Read More

VGCC recognizes 15 Graduates of EMT-Paramedic Training

August 7, 2013 | by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College honored nine men and six women who completed the college’s year-long Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program on July 30.   Graduates included Nathaniel Hinds of Apex; Jessica Blackwell and Jodie Edwards, both of Creedmoor; Ashley Harris of Durham; Doyle Carpunky and Toni Ellis, both of Henderson; Hunter Crowder of Knightdale; Eric Brogden of … Read More