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FARM FUN

Posted on May 7, 2006 by VGCC Staff
In conjunction with a “Farmyard Fun” learning unit, the children and staff of the Vance-Granville Community College Day Care Center were recently visited by Mr. and Mrs. Terry Davis and some furry friends from their farm. In the center of the picture, Mr. Davis and his grandson, Jackson, hold a baby goat, surrounded by children … Read More

VGCC Automotive Program Recertified by National Groups

Posted on May 4, 2006 by VGCC Staff
The Automotive Systems Technology program at Vance-Granville Community College has been recertified as meeting national standards by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). NATEF and ASE first certified the VGCC program in June 2001 after Vance-Granville chose to undergo a rigorous self-evaluation and on-site evaluations … Read More

CNA II CERTIFIED

Posted on May 4, 2006 by VGCC Staff
Graduates of Certified Nursing Assistant II class at Vance-Granville Community College receive their certificates following recent completion of the course at VGCC’s main campus. From left are: Linda Hahnel, RN, instructor, and graduates Laronda Perry of Henderson, Gloria Williams of Creedmoor, Debra Gill-Ragland and Turkessa Green of Henderson, Shamira Pulliam of Roxboro, Ebony Gill of … Read More

Popular Computer Classes Begin Soon At Vance-Granville Community College

Posted on May 3, 2006 by VGCC Staff
Three of the most popular and most-needed computer classes offered by Vance-Granville Community College’s Computer Center will be starting up in the next few weeks on the main campus in Vance County. Intermediate Excel 2003, which teaches more advanced spreadsheet functions, will begin May 16 and run through May 30. This class is held on … Read More

Teachers May Earn Renewal Credits With VGCC Computer Classes

Posted on May 2, 2006 by VGCC Staff
Area public school teachers who need renewal credits may earn them through classes being taught at the Vance-Granville Community College Computer Center and online this summer. Computer Skills for the Classroom, which covers Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Publisher, will be offered twice during the summer at the main campus in Vance County. Session One will … Read More

New AutoCad Class Added By VGCC Computer Center

Posted on May 2, 2006 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College has added a new class to its Computer Center offerings that will teach students computer-aided drafting. This AutoCad class will be held on Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. from June 6 to Sept. 19 in Room 7136 on the VGCC main campus in Vance County. Students will need basic computer skills … Read More

Rep. Lucy Allen to Speak at Spring Graduation At VGCC; Record Number Set to Graduate

Posted on May 2, 2006 by VGCC Staff
State Rep. Lucy T. Allen of Louisburg will be the commencement speaker for Vance-Granville Community College’s Spring Graduation on Friday, May 12. Robert Newhouse of Oxford, president of Vance-Granville’s Student Government Association, will be the student speaker The largest number of graduates in history, about 450, are expected to receive their degrees, certificates and diplomas … Read More

SPINNING AT VGCC

Posted on May 2, 2006 by VGCC Staff
The panel of the statewide political talk show NC SPIN discuss what may happen at the next session of the North Carolina General Assembly during a mock presentation of the show May 2 in the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center. Legislative topics covered during the discussion included the budget, the lottery, lobbying and ethics reform, … Read More

VGCC Adds Cake Decorating Class To Continuing Education Schedule

Posted on May 1, 2006 by VGCC Staff
A class to teach students to design and make cakes for special occasions will be offered at Vance-Granville Community College, beginning May 8. The Non-Traditional Cake Decorating class will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays for six weeks, beginning May 8 and ending June 12, on the main campus in Vance County. … Read More

VGCC Hosts Panel Debate TV Program; Local Community Invited to Observe

Posted on April 28, 2006 by VGCC Staff
NC SPIN, considered the state’s leading public policy television program, will be hosted at Vance-Granville Community College on Tuesday, May 2. A round table discussion from the panelists will begin in the Civic Center at 7:30 p.m., one hour after a reception in the building’s lobby to which the public is invited. Believing there is … Read More