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Computer Students Visit Corporate Express

Posted on November 3, 2005 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Internet Technologies, Information Systems, and Networking Technology students toured the computer department at Corporate Express on Thursday, November 3, 2005. Frank Briles talked with the students about his position as a Technical Support Specialist and showed the students around the computer department. Students were given a tour of the server room and … Read More

VGCC’s Longest-Serving Trustee Resigns; Board Learns Of Record Spring Enrollment

Posted on October 26, 2005 by VGCC Staff
John K. Nelms of Oxford, who has served on the Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees since 1973, announced Jan. 24 that he will step down from the board. Nelms’ surprise announcement came at the semi-monthly meeting of the board, held at the new classroom building on the Warren County Campus in Warrenton. Also at … Read More

VGCC’s Bioprocess Technology Program Plans Information Reception on Nov. 2

Posted on October 25, 2005 by VGCC Staff
Want to learn about an educational program that will prepare people for well-paying, available jobs in industry? Vance-Granville Community College will tell interested persons all about its newest curriculum program – Bioprocess Technology – which fits that description in a reception on the main campus on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The session will be held from … Read More

VGCC Breaks Ground at South Campus For New Classroom Building Addition

Posted on October 24, 2005 by VGCC Staff
State and Granville County officials joined Vance-Granville Community trustees and staff members in groundbreaking ceremonies Oct. 20 for a new 20,000 square-foot addition to the college’s South Campus. The two-story addition will provide much-needed classroom space for the growing campus on N.C. 56 between Butner and Creedmoor, VGCC officials said. President Randy Parker told a … Read More

VGCC Human Resources Development Is All About Making a New Start

Posted on October 14, 2005 by VGCC Staff
Some of the most important training offered at Vance-Granville Community College comes under the heading of Human Resources Development (HRD). HRD Career Planning and Job Preparation classes are currently under way on the main campus in Vance County and at the Franklin County Campus at Louisburg. Classes will begin on Nov. 7 at the South … Read More

Way to Health Weight Loss Program

Posted on October 8, 2005 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College has agreed to participate in a weight loss study being conducted by the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at UNC-Chapel Hill. We are one of 16 community colleges in the state involved in the study. The study will provide a FREE weight loss program lasting twelve months for eligible full-time … Read More

VGCC Faculty Member Writes Books To Assist Early Childhood Teachers

Posted on October 7, 2005 by VGCC Staff
When students complete early childhood training and begin working in the field, they need resource books to help them in their profession. Jennifer Johnson, program head and instructor for the Early Childhood program at Vance-Granville Community College, has written two such books. The first, Creative Activities for Young Children, was published Sept. 1, and a … Read More

New Office Assistant Daytime Classes Begin Oct. 24 on VGCC Main Campus

Posted on October 5, 2005 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Computer Center will offer the comprehensive Office Assistant class on its main campus, beginning Oct. 24 The classes meet Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and will conclude on Dec. 6. Office Assistant includes instruction in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, as well as features and commands used to combine and move … Read More

Scholarship Donation

Posted on October 4, 2005 by VGCC Staff
Todd Wemyss, left, site manager of Glen Raven Inc. of Norlina, presents $20,000 from his textile company to President Randy Parker of Vance-Granville Community College for the college’s Endowment Fund and Scholarship Program. Glen Raven is the largest corporate donor to VGCC’s Endowment Fund and has now given more than $243,000 to endow scholarships at … Read More

VGCC Redesigns Basic Skills Education To Help Students On Road to Success

Posted on September 30, 2005 by VGCC Staff
Everyone knows there are many people out of work in this area – people who spent 10 to 30 years on production lines and many who have dropped out of school. They don’t have the basic educational skills to get meaningful employment in this technical, highly competitive age. Vance-Granville Community College has redesigned its Basic … Read More