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VGCC to offer Agricultural Entrepreneurship program in Franklin County

Posted on September 7, 2016 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center will soon offer the “NC REAL Agricultural Entrepreneurship” program in Franklin County. 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 VGCC’s Franklin County Campus , … Read More

VGCC observes National Campus Safety Awareness Month

Posted on September 2, 2016 by VGCC Staff
All students deserve to live, learn, and work without fear of violence or discrimination. Colleges and universities across the United States, including Vance-Granville Community College, highlight their commitment to creating inclusive and respectful campus communities by recognizing National Campus Safety Awareness Month in September. “It’s critical that institutions set expectations about what contributes to the … Read More

VGCC Women’s Volleyball season off to strong start

Posted on September 2, 2016 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College women’s volleyball team is 6-0 to start the 2016 season. After a scrimmage on Aug. 22 versus the JV squad at St. Andrews University, the Vanguards officially began the regular season with a weekend of contests on the road in three states. First, VGCC played Piedmont International University in Winston-Salem on … Read More

VGCC hosts screening of “Bringing it Home” documentary on Industrial Hemp

Posted on August 31, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Local farmers can learn about potential new economic opportunities related to industrial hemp during a free “dinner and a movie” presentation at Vance-Granville Community College. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 5:30 until 8 p.m., in the Civic Center on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. Attendees will watch an award-winning … Read More

Hospitality industry training to be offered at VGCC Franklin Campus

Posted on August 31, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College is offering a training course at its Franklin County Campus that introduces area residents to careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. The Hospitality START program will be offered from Oct. 3 through Dec. 17 in a hybrid format, which combines online coursework with classroom instruction on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 … Read More

Vance-Granville Community Band under new leadership

Posted on August 29, 2016 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community Band started rehearsals for the 2016-2017 academic year on Aug. 22, with a new conductor, Brian D. Miller of Louisburg. Miller has been a member of the Community Band for several years as a trombonist and has served as associate conductor for the past three years. He is most well-known for his … Read More

Evening introductory Carpentry course offered at VGCC

Posted on August 26, 2016 by VGCC Staff
A course that introduces students to the carpentry trade will be offered soon by Vance-Granville Community College. “Carpentry I” is scheduled to be held on Monday through Thursday evenings from 6 until 10 p.m., Sept. 6 through Dec. 20, in room 5109 on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. Students will learn about proper safety … Read More

VGCC recognizes 22 Medical Assisting students at Pinning

Posted on August 25, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College held a pinning ceremony for its 2016 Medical Assisting program graduates on Aug. 5 at the college’s Franklin County Campus in Louisburg, where the program is conducted. As VGCC’s program is nationally accredited, the graduates are now eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ (AAMA) certification examination to become … Read More

VGCC Culinary students teach kids about cooking

Posted on August 22, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College Culinary Arts students recently became teachers, as they helped youngsters explore the world of cooking. The City of Oxford Parks and Recreation department offered a week-long “cooking camp” twice this summer, and employed students from VGCC as basic culinary instructors during the morning hours for three days. In July, VGCC students Randy … Read More

VGCC Celebrates New Employees

Posted on August 22, 2016 by VGCC Staff
Full-time employees who have joined Vance-Granville Community College in recent months attended the New Employee Celebration on Aug. 10, 2016. Pictured above, they included, seated, from left: Tanvi Goel (Human Resources Specialist), Teresa Davis (Program Head/Instructor, Culinary Arts), Jason Jackson (Instructor, Biology), Sherri Alston (Academic & Career Coach), Jennifer Tisdale (Financial Aid Assistant), Dorothy Archie (Housekeeper) … Read More