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8 VGCC Automotive Students Earn National Certification

Posted on December 8, 2005 by VGCC Staff
Five students in the day Automotive Systems Technology program and three in the evening program at Vance-Granville Community College have earned certification from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Vance-Granville’s automotive program earned NATEF certification three years ago, which indicates the program meets national standards for training. Students who complete VGCC’s automotive program are … Read More

VGCC Offers Nursing Assistant ClassVGCC Offers Nursing Assistant Class In New Franklin Campus Building

Posted on December 8, 2005 by VGCC Staff
A Nursing Assistant I course will be offered in the new classroom building at Vance-Granville Community College’s Franklin County Campus, beginning in January 2006. Classes will be held during the day from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 17 and running to March 17, at the campus on N.C. 56 west of Louisburg. The … Read More

CNA Graduates

Posted on December 6, 2005 by VGCC Staff
CNA GRADUATES – Ten area women completed the Nursing Assistant II course at Vance-Granville Community College on Dec. 7 in evening classes and are now Certified Nursing Assistants II. The graduates are, front, from left: Sherita Hargrove of Kittrell, Brenda Oha of Creedmoor, Tammie Williams of Henderson, Stacy Van Buren of Norlina and Linda Jones … Read More

Representative Bob Etheridge To Speak at VGCC BLET Class 80 Graduation Dec. 20

Posted on December 2, 2005 by VGCC Staff
U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge will address the Basic Law Enforcement Training Class No. 80’s graduation ceremonies at Vance-Granville Community College on Tuesday, Dec. 20. Graduation will begin at 11 a.m. in the Civic Center on VGCC’s main campus in Vance County. The public is invited to attend. Approximately 12 cadets from the area are expected … Read More

VGCC Medical Coding Program Offered In 2006 at South, Main Campuses and Online

Posted on December 1, 2005 by VGCC Staff
A program to prepare students for one of the hottest job prospect fields in future years will be offered in 2006 by Vance-Granville Community College at two of its campuses and online. The program, Medical Coding, teaches people to take written medical records and convert them into a numerical language to submit bills to insurance … Read More

VGCC Offers 3 BioWork Technician Classes Beginning in January at Franklin Campus

Posted on November 22, 2005 by VGCC Staff
Classes to train area persons for jobs in the growing biotechnology manufacturing field will be held on weekdays and evenings and on Saturdays, beginning in January at Vance-Granville Community College. All classes are held in the modern Biotechnology Lab at VGCC’s Franklin County Campus on N.C. 56 west of Louisburg. Enrollment is open to residents … Read More

Scholarship Gift

Posted on November 17, 2005 by VGCC Staff
SCHOLARSHIP GIFT – Leon Turner, right, executive director of the Granville County Economic Development Commission, presents $6,000 from the Granville Industrial & Business Club to Vance-Granville Community College President Randy Parker for the college’s Endowment Fund and Scholarship Program. The presentation took place at the GIBC meeting Nov. 9 at Oxford Park. The GIBC has … Read More

VGCC Selects 11 Ambassadors For 2005-2006 School Year

Posted on November 16, 2005 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College has chosen 11 outstanding students to serve as Ambassadors during the 2005-2006 school year. Ambassadors represent the school at campus events and community functions and assist VGCC personnel in numerous activities. Representing Vance-Granville during this school year are Ruby Collie of Henderson, an Early Childhood/Teacher Associate student; Michelle Cordova of Wake Forest, … Read More

Autumn Arts Entries on Display At VGCC Through Dec. 2

Posted on November 15, 2005 by VGCC Staff
Entries in the Kerr Lake Art Society 30th Annual Autumn Arts Juried Art Show have been judged and are on display at Vance-Granville Community College. The artwork will be on display for public viewing on the second floor of Building 7 on the college’s main campus in Vance County until Dec. 2. Viewing hours are … Read More

HONOR STUDENTS

Posted on November 11, 2005 by VGCC Staff
James H. Wheeler Jr., dean of Applied Technologies at Vance-Granville Community College, has selected Students of the Semester for fall 2005 from the eight programs in the department. Selectees, front row, from left, are: Wheeler, Frances Owens of Henderson, Cosmetology; Delshon Harding of Roanoke Rapids, Carpentry; Richard Johnson of Franklinton, Automotive Systems Technology; David T. … Read More