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VGCC Pharmacy Technology program leads service projects

Posted on December 20, 2017 by VGCC Staff
The Pharmacy Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College has continued its tradition of community involvement with a pair of recent service projects during the fall semester. First, Pharmacy Technology faculty and students, with help from their colleagues in other VGCC Health Sciences programs, spearheaded a relief drive to help people in the Caribbean who had … Read More

VGCC Natural Hair Care, Manicuring classes start in January

Posted on December 19, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a pair of continuing education courses that provide job training related to the cosmetology industry, starting in January. Both the Natural Hair Care and Manicure/Nail Technician courses are scheduled for Monday-Thursday evenings from 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 8 through June 5, both in Building 3 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance … Read More

VGCC to offer Food Truck Entrepreneurship on Main Campus with new instructor

Posted on December 19, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will soon offer its Mobile Food Truck Entrepreneurship Workshop Series at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County for the first time. Previously, the course was offered on the Franklin County and Warren County campuses. A partnership of VGCC’s Small Business Center and Personal Enrichment department , the program will be held … Read More

New Human Services club formed at VGCC

Posted on December 13, 2017 by VGCC Staff
The newest club for students at Vance-Granville Community College focuses on the Human Services Technology (HST) field. The college offers three Human Services degrees – a General HST track, a Substance Abuse track, and a Gerontology track – although interested students in any major are welcome to join the new club. The HST Club held … Read More

VGCC holds College Day for students exploring transfer options

Posted on December 13, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College hosted admissions officers from four-year colleges and universities on Nov. 13 on VGCC’s Main Campus. The event was VGCC’s annual “College Day,” which allows students to obtain important information about transfer requirements, financial aid and scholarships that can help them take the next steps in their educational journeys. The VGCC Student Learning … Read More

Quilting classes start up again at VGCC in January

Posted on December 13, 2017 by VGCC Staff
As the cold winter weather brings to mind the original use for quilts, Vance-Granville Community College’s long-running Quilting program resumes in January, with three 14-week class schedules. Peggy Stocks of Manson teaches the classes that will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon, starting Jan. 10, and on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m., … Read More

Some Education Bachelor’s Degrees Offered through VGCC and ECU!

Posted on December 7, 2017 by VGCC Staff
offers bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education and Special Education through the convenience of online instruction. Take your first 2 years at VGCC and then complete your bachelor’s degree through ECU! Find out more by meeting the coordinator, Kathy Bradley, when she visits VGCC on these dates: • January 23, 2018, from 10:00 … Read More

Wake Electric grant provides technology for VGCC Library

Posted on December 5, 2017 by VGCC Staff
A grant that Wake Electric Membership Corporation awarded to Vance-Granville Community College has been used for a project to provide enhanced technology for students in the Library on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. The $3,000 Classroom Technology grant purchased three 48-inch LED smart TV monitors allowing for large-screen displays in each of three … Read More

VGCC enrolling students for spring semester

Posted on December 1, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Area residents have until Jan. 4, 2018, to complete the process of registering for the spring 2018 semester at Vance-Granville Community College, but college officials urge prospective students to register before the holidays. The semester begins on Jan. 8, with classes offered on schedules of 16, 12 and 8 weeks. Course schedules are available online … Read More

Requesting Student Feedback on vgcc.springerstudios.net

Posted on November 30, 2017 by VGCC Staff
We are looking at options for updating our vgcc.springerstudios.net website and we need your help! Students are our most important web users and we want your input on the current site and what you would like to see moving forward. Let me know your thoughts on everything like the things you like/dislike about the current … Read More