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VGCC Offers new eBay Class at South Campus

Posted on April 21, 2008 by VGCC Staff
As more and more people buy and sell items over the Internet through the eBay service (www.ebay.com), Vance-Granville Community College helps local residents do so successfully, through a popular new course. “Buying and Selling on eBay” will be offered on the college’s South Campus in Granville County as a night class from 6 to 10 … Read More

VGCC Awards Record 307 Scholarships at Annual Ceremony

Posted on April 21, 2008 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College awarded scholarships to a record 307 full-time students at Scholarship Day ceremonies held Sept. 20 in the college’s Civic Center. President Randy Parker said that Scholarship Day honors the “best of the best” of Vance-Granville students, and it is one of the most exciting days of the school year. He went on … Read More

Human Resources Development Opens Doors to Health Care Education

Posted on April 18, 2008 by VGCC Staff
ance-Granville Community College’s Human Resources Development (HRD) Department will offer a three-week class to assist students in preparing for entry into Health care programs at VGCC. Beginning Oct. 10, the class will be held in Building 7 of the college’s Main Campus from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday. “If you are interested … Read More

Nine Graduate CNA I Program

Posted on April 18, 2008 by VGCC Staff
Nine students at Vance-Granville Community College’s Warren County Campus who have completed the Certified Nursing Assistant I program were honored at a graduation ceremony on Thursday, September 7. Pictured, from left: Instructor Emily Hamilton, RN, graduates Collie Alston of Hollister, Magnolia Caudle of Warrenton, Ernestine Faulcon of Littleton, Vernell Hawkins of Warrenton, Tonia Mallory of … Read More

VGCC Offers Seminar on National Electrical Code

Posted on April 18, 2008 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a course starting Tuesday, Oct. 17, entitled “Understanding and Using the NEC.” The National Electrical Code, or NEC, is a standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 2 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. … Read More

VGCC South Campus Offers Seminar on Starting Small Business

Posted on April 18, 2008 by VGCC Staff
For any entrepreneur who has ever thought of starting a business, Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar on Thursday, Oct. 5. The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in room G108 on the college’s South Campus in Granville County. Jess McLamb of the Roper Group will … Read More

VGCC Offers Architectural Drawing Course

Posted on April 18, 2008 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College will offer a basic Architectural Drawing course at the college’s Main Campus in Vance County, starting on Oct. 3. Classes will be held in Room 7136 of Building 7 on Tuesday nights, Oct. 3 through Feb. 20, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is a follow-up course for students who have … Read More

VGCC Sees Changes in Computer Curricula

Posted on April 18, 2008 by VGCC Staff
The world of information technology and computers is constantly changing, and so is the way in which Vance-Granville Community College prepares its students to work in that field. As a result of the North Carolina Community College System’s recent Curriculum Improvement Project, computer curricula have been updated throughout the system. These changes took effect at … Read More

VGCC Offers Seminar on Starting Business

Posted on April 18, 2008 by VGCC Staff
For anyone who has ever thought of starting a business from home, Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 27. The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Mike Collins, president … Read More

VGCC Schedules Scrapbooking Class

Posted on April 3, 2008 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus will offer a course on scrapbooking and photo organization this fall. Classes will be held on Mondays, Sept. 17 through Nov. 19, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.Instructor Denise Quinn said that the class “will be like attending a weekly scrapbooking party.” Participants will not only learn how to … Read More