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All tickets claimed for U.S. Navy’s Sea Chanters Free Concert at VGCC

Posted on March 11, 2015 by VGCC Staff
All of the free tickets available for the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters Concert, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 20, and hosted by Vance-Granville Community College, have been distributed.   There still may be an opportunity for non-ticket holders to attend the concert, however, according to VGCC Director of Communications James Edwards.   According to U.S. … Read More

Grant funds provide new robotic equipment for VGCC Mechatronics training

Posted on March 11, 2015 by VGCC Staff
The Mechatronics lab on Vance-Granville Community College’s South Campus continues to gain state-of-the-art equipment, purchased with grant funds. The newest addition is the MAS 200 Modular Assembly System produced by SMC International Training, a company based in Spain. A Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor — … Read More

Marketing, Customer Service subjects of business seminars at VGCC Warren Campus

Posted on March 10, 2015 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center has scheduled a pair of free seminars for Thursday, Feb. 19, at the college’s Warren County Campus in Warrenton. Both are presented by Emily Ballance, a professional speaker and entrepreneur who has owned, operated and marketed two small businesses for over 25 years.    The first seminar, “Inexpensive … Read More

VGCC faculty and staff hear from local Chick-fil-A owner

Posted on March 10, 2015 by VGCC Staff
Joshua Towne, Franchised Restaurant Operator of the Chick-fil-A in Henderson, was the guest speaker for Vance-Granville Community College’s spring convocation of faculty and staff in January.   Towne has owned and operated the local Chick-fil-A since 2005 and has worked with the company for the past 20 years. He is also an alumnus of the … Read More

Duke Energy awards $237,757 grant to Vance-Granville Community College

Posted on March 10, 2015 by VGCC Staff
Duke Energy and Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) today announced a $237,757 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation to continue equipping the college’s Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center.   Students in VGCC’s manufacturing-related programs will benefit from access to state-of-the-art, industrial-grade training equipment.   The new grant is Duke Energy’s fourth to VGCC during the past year, … Read More

VGCC Vanguards bring home second straight victory

Posted on March 10, 2015 by VGCC Staff
The Vance-Granville Community College Vanguards defeated the Tidewater Community College Storm on Saturday, Jan. 31, marking the team’s first winning streak of the 2014-15 men’s basketball campaign, as well as their second consecutive conference win. Coming off a win at home over Guilford Technical Community College, the Vanguards traveled to Oscar Smith High School in … Read More

Health insurance workshop for Small Businesses to be held at VGCC

Posted on March 10, 2015 by VGCC Staff
The Raleigh office of the U.S. Small Business Administration , in partnership with the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center and the Leder Firm, will soon present a free workshop on health care enrollment.   The event, which is open to any member of the community, is set for Wednesday, February 11, from 9 a.m. … Read More

VGCC invites high school seniors to FAFSA Day Feb. 28

Posted on March 10, 2015 by VGCC Staff
Registration is now open for FAFSA Day 2015, a statewide event that will be hosted locally on the Main Campus of Vance-Granville Community College on Saturday, Feb. 28, from approximately 9 a.m. until noon.   VGCC will hold FAFSA Day on the third floor of building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. … Read More

VGCC faculty present perspectives on water

Posted on March 10, 2015 by VGCC Staff
Vance-Granville Community College’s Arts and Sciences division recently conducted a lecture series on the theme of water. During the fall semester, faculty members from various departments within the division were invited to make presentations, open to the entire college, applying their particular fields of expertise to the subject.   The series kicked off with presentations … Read More

Discounts on High School Equivalency tests, practice tests available at VGCC

Posted on March 10, 2015 by VGCC Staff
Through Feb. 28, local adults can save $5 on a High School Equivalency (HSE) practice test or $10 on their first official test at Vance-Granville Community College, thanks to new special offers from the national GED Testing Service .                 Adults studying for the GED test can take the official “GED Ready” practice test for … Read More