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VGCC names six students to summer President’s and Dean’s Lists

Posted on September 6, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College has announced that three students earned President’s List academic honors and another three earned Dean’s List academic honors for the summer term that ended in July. The President’s List recognizes students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA) while carrying a “full load” (of at least 12 credit hours) in 100-level … Read More

VGCC presents free business seminars on Instagram, Snapchat

Posted on September 6, 2017 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center is offering a pair of free seminars focused on helping businesses use two growing social media platforms. “Using Instagram to Gain & Retain More Business” is scheduled for Thursday, September 21, from 1-4 p.m., in room W4103 on VGCC’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton. Then, “Snapchat for Small … Read More

VGCC panel discussion to highlight paralegal careers

Posted on September 5, 2017 by VGCC Staff
The Paralegal Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College will host a panel discussion on careers in the paralegal field on Wednesday, October 11, from 10 a.m. until noon in Building 4 on the college’s Franklin County Campus , where the program is based. During the discussion, graduates of the VGCC Paralegal Technology program , attorneys, … Read More

VGCC to offer Agricultural Entrepreneurship program at two locations

Posted on August 31, 2017 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center will soon offer the “NC REAL Agricultural Entrepreneurship” program at two locations. The seven-week course is designed specifically to help local farmers and budding entrepreneurs succeed in developing profitable, environmentally-sound small farms or agricultural businesses. The class is scheduled to be offered at Granville Expo & Convention Center … Read More

Five VGCC Students Participate in Signing Ceremony for Apprenticeship Program

Posted on August 30, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Five students from Vance-Granville Community College were among a dozen who committed to participate in the (NCTAP) at a signing ceremony in Wake Forest on Wednesday, Aug. 16. The students are now apprentices with eight industries in Granville, Franklin and Wake counties as they finish high school and earn their associate’s degrees at either VGCC … Read More

VGCC scholarship endowed by family in memory of parents

Posted on August 30, 2017 by VGCC Staff
A new Vance-Granville Community College scholarship has been endowed in memory of Robert and Elizabeth Williford by their children. The Willifords were well-known as the longtime owners and operators of the Oxford Ace Hardware store. Their four children, Elizabeth Dale Williford of Indian Beach/Salter Path, Rob Williford II of Oxford, Dot Williford Wilson of Chapel … Read More

Granville County to hold Business & Industry Appreciation Day

Posted on August 28, 2017 by VGCC Staff
The Granville County Economic Development department, in partnership with the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center and the Granville County Chamber of Commerce, is planning this year’s “Business & Industry Appreciation Day.” The annual event is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 4-6 p.m. at the Granville County Expo & Convention Center, located at 4185 … Read More

Students complete VGCC Summer Bridge program

Posted on August 21, 2017 by VGCC Staff
A group of 18 incoming first-year Vance-Granville Community College students recently completed the college’s “Summer Bridge” program in preparation for the fall semester. Summer Bridge is a three-week program designed to enhance students’ transition from high school to college and prepare them to be successful during their freshman year at VGCC. On July 28, the … Read More

High School students explore health sciences at two VGCC campuses

Posted on August 21, 2017 by VGCC Staff
High school students from across the region recently attended “Mini-Medical School” camps organized by the (AHEC) in partnership with Vance-Granville Community College. The camp was held first in June at VGCC’s South Campus, located between Butner and Creedmoor, and in July at the college’s Franklin County Campus, just outside Louisburg. Between the two locations, 44 … Read More

Guest speakers discuss home health careers with VGCC Nursing students

Posted on August 18, 2017 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College Practical Nursing students recently learned more about the home health career field from representatives of Well Care Home Health, who visited the college’s Main Campus in late July. The company, based in Wilmington, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. “Well Care is a unique company in providing home health,” Clinical Coordinator … Read More