Services and Programs
West Georgia Technical College provides opportunities for students seeking postsecondary technical education. The services and programs offered include the following:
Administrative Services areas of the College provide effective leadership by setting the tone and direction of the institution, as well as providing resources, qualified personnel, and facilities, thus allowing West Georgia employees to carry out their duties.
Adult Education programs provide individuals a variety of locations and times to take advantage of training in reading, math and other basic skills. Classes prepare students for the General Educational Development (GED) Tests, allow students to improve their English language skills in English Literacy Programs (formerly English as Second Language or ESL), and equip students to function effectively in the workplace.
Advisory Committees , composed of representatives from business and industry, meet with school faculty to make recommendations, offer suggestions, and assist in the evaluation of each training program. Input from community representatives ensures that West Georgia’s programs and skills remain relevant to workforce needs.
Career Services personnel provide students and alumni access to career exploration and job search resources while connecting them with potential employers.
Community Education offerings provide skills upgrading areas of technical, computer, and other related proficiencies, as well as training for new and interesting occupations in the technical, computer, medical, and clerical fields. Courses are offered to assist in professional development and a wide variety of enrichment courses in areas of personal interest and health. Participants may also earn Community Education Units (CEUs) for noncredit courses and seminars.
Corporate Training can assist the business and industry community by designing, developing, and delivering customized training programs. We can conduct quality training on-site at a business or at one of the four campus locations for a reasonable cost that will result in value-added employees for your business. Participants may also earn Community Education Units (CEUs) for noncredit courses and seminars.
Economic Development programs assist local chambers of commerce, development authorities, and other groups in promoting economic development in Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, Heard, Meriwether and Troup counties through Quick Start projects for new and expanding industries and customized training for all industries.
Educational Degree, Diploma, and Certificate programs provide technical and general education skills required for employment and career growth and some availability for academic program articulation. Graduates earn Associate Degrees, technical diplomas and technical certificates of credit.
Institutional Advancement activities communicate the College’s programs and services to both internal and external audiences.
Institutional Effectiveness efforts provide continuous planning, reviewing, and evaluating of the College's progress in meeting accreditation needs.
Learning Support programs help students improve their academic and personal preparedness for postsecondary level study.
Library Services and facilities provide printed, audio-visual, and electronic materials that aid students in the pursuit of education, information, and/or research.
Special Populations including Accessibility Services are provided to the student with a disability or who exhibits an economic or academic disadvantage. This includes, but is not limited to, setting realistic goals, developing individual programs of study, providing job orientation, providing assistance in determining the degree and nature of disability and/or disadvantage, and providing referrals to appropriate offices or agencies for assistance. Students may contact Accessibility Services/Special Populations Coordinator for assistance with accommodations for a disability, academic, or economic need.
Student Affairs offices provide services and activities to support the transition into higher education, maximize chances for success, and enhance the potential for personal and educational growth of the individual.
Student Advising Center provides support to students through assistance in developing a plan of academic progression toward completion of a degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit. Assistance is provided in selecting courses that help satisfy program requirements efficiently and productively allowing students the benefit of timely program completion. Advisors in the Student Advising Center are available to meet student needs by means of walk-in, email, telephone, and virtual face-to-face advisement through advising kiosks available on every campus and instructional site.
Technical Support operations provide computing services and learning resources hardware and software support to West Georgia’s educational programs and administrative areas of the College.
Tutoring Services provides students with comprehensive introductory learning assistance in common entrance level academic areas. Tutoring services are available on the Douglas, Carroll, Coweta, LaGrange and Murphy campuses for students taking most general education courses or introductory computer courses. Please check each campus for hours and sign-up sheets or contact the Student Success Coordinator at 706.756.4678 for assistance. Online tutoring also is available through UpSwing, an external vendor, providing flexible tutoring assistance with audio and video capability via internet platform.