What West Georgia Technical College does

West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is a public technical college operating as a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), a state government entity. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in LaGrange, Georgia, the college delivers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across approximately two dozen technical, healthcare, business, industrial, and public-safety disciplines through five campuses (Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, LaGrange, and Murphy) and a 100% online program offering.

Instruction is delivered via the Blackboard learning management system, with student records managed through the Banner SIS, single sign-on via Okta, and career services through Handshake. Recent program activity includes the launch of a UAS Maintenance Technician program (February 2026) in partnership with the Unmanned Safety Institute and an inaugural Manufacturing & Automation Systems Summer Camp. Revenue is generated through student tuition and fees (priced per credit hour at TCSG-set rates) and state appropriations, supplemented by federal grants and the HOPE Career Grant; WGTC also runs customized corporate training and non-credit community education. Customer segments include traditional college students (primary), dual-enrolled high school students, adult learners (GED/HSE/ESL), and a secondary business-and-industry workforce-training segment served across the West Georgia region.

WGTC holds institutional accreditation through TCSG and NACEP accreditation for dual enrollment, with program-specific credentials including ARRT eligibility for Radiologic Technology (Class of 2026 achieved a 100% pass rate) and ASTM F3600 / USI Safety Level alignment for the UAS program. Operating leadership includes a Director of Advising and Student Success, an Executive Director of Library Services, and functional coordinators for Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and special populations.

Name

West Georgia Technical College

Legal name

West Georgia Technical College

Website

https://westgatech.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

West Georgia Technical College is a public technical college in the Technical College System of Georgia, delivering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across technical, healthcare, and industrial disciplines to traditional students, dual-enrolled high schoolers, adult learners, and regional employers via five campuses and online programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical and Vocational Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Technical education programs
• Career training services
• Workforce development programs
• Adult education services
• Healthcare training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagrange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for degree, diploma, and certificate programs. As a public technical college under the Technical College System of Georgia, tuition rates are set by the state system.
2. State Funding: State appropriations and funding from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to support operations and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

West Georgia Technical College provides career-focused technical education through associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across disciplines including air conditioning, automotive, computer/IT, cosmetology, culinary arts, early childhood education, engineering and construction, industrial trades and automation, nursing and health sciences, and public safety. The college also delivers dual enrollment programs for high school students, adult education (GED/HSE/ESL), and customized corporate training.

Product overview

West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia offering a comprehensive portfolio of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across technical, healthcare, business, and industrial trades disciplines. The institution operates as a multi-campus college system with five campus libraries (Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, LaGrange, and Murphy) and delivers instruction through traditional on-campus, hybrid, and 100% online modalities. WGTC's academic portfolio includes career/technical programs such as Air Conditioning Technology, Automotive Technology, Computer/IT, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Early Childcare Education, Engineering and Commercial Construction, Industrial Trades and Automation, Nursing and Health Sciences (including Radiologic Technology, Pharmacy Assistant, and Dental Assisting), Public Safety, Precision Manufacturing, and Welding. The college also offers General Studies and Transfer Programs for students pursuing bachelor's degrees at four-year institutions. Beyond credit programs, WGTC provides Dual Enrollment for high school students, Adult Education (GED/HSE/ESL), and Economic Development services including Corporate Training and Community Education (including UAS Maintenance Technician certification programs). Instruction is delivered through the Blackboard learning management system, with student support services including advising, tutoring, career services via Handshake, and library resources accessed through the GALILEO virtual library consortium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WGTC Foundation: The college's foundation entity that manages scholarships and charitable giving.
• Knighthawks

Products and services

• Air Conditioning Technology Program Technical training program for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems, preparing students for entry-level positions in the field.
• Accounting and Business Program Business and accounting programs providing foundational knowledge in financial management, bookkeeping, and business operations.
• Automotive and Transportation Program Automotive technology training covering vehicle maintenance, repair, and diagnostic services for the transportation industry.
• Computer/IT Program Information technology and systems management programs covering networking, programming, and IT support services.
• Cosmetology and Esthetician Program Cosmetology and skincare programs preparing students for careers in beauty services including hair, nails, and skin care.
• Culinary Arts and Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management Program Culinary arts and hospitality management programs covering food preparation, restaurant operations, and tourism industry skills.
• Early Childcare Education Program Early childhood education programs preparing students to work with young children in educational and care settings.
• Engineering and Commercial Construction Program Engineering technology and construction management programs covering building design, structural systems, and construction practices.
• General Studies Program General education and transfer programs providing foundational academic courses for students planning to continue at four-year institutions.
• Industrial Trades and Automation Program Industrial maintenance, manufacturing, welding, and automation programs preparing students for careers in advanced manufacturing.
• Nursing and Health Sciences Program Healthcare programs including registered nursing, practical nursing, nurse aide, radiologic technology, and dental hygiene preparing students for clinical positions.
• Public Safety Program Emergency services training including firefighting, law enforcement, and public safety communications.
• 100% Online Programs Fully online certificate and degree programs providing flexible distance learning options for students who cannot attend on-campus classes.
• Transfer Programs Academic pathways designed for students to transfer credits to four-year colleges and universities toward bachelor's degrees.
• Dual Enrollment Programs allowing high school students to earn college credits while still in high school, providing early college exposure and accelerated pathways.
• Adult Education (GED/HSE/ESL) Adult education services including GED preparation, high school equivalency testing (HSE), and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.
• Corporate Training Customized workforce training and professional development services for local businesses including leadership development, OSHA safety, and industrial maintenance.
• Community Education Non-credit continuing education courses including computer classes, drone training, forklift operator training, and personal enrichment programs.
• UAS Maintenance Technician Program Twelve-week accelerated drone maintenance technician program aligned with ASTM International F3600 standards, providing USI Safety Level 1 and Level 2 certifications for unmanned aircraft systems maintenance careers.
• Radiologic Technology Program Diagnostic imaging program preparing students for careers as radiologic technologists, with ARRT certification eligibility upon completion.
• Dental Hygiene Clinic Services Student-operated dental hygiene clinic offering preventive dental services to the public while providing hands-on training for dental hygiene students.
• Cosmetology and Esthetics Salons Student-operated cosmetology and esthetics salon offering beauty services to the public while providing hands-on training for cosmetology students.
• Conference Centers Campus conference center facilities available for events, meetings, and community use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% ARRT exam pass rate for Radiologic Technology Class of 2026

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Unmanned Safety Institute (USI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026USI announced the launch of UAS Maintenance Technician programs at partner colleges including West Georgia Technical College. The 12-week accelerated programs are aligned with ASTM International F3600 standards and provide students with nationally recognized certifications including USI's Safety Level 1 and Safety Level 2.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Georgia Northwestern Technical College: TCSG technical college serving northwest Georgia with multi-campus delivery and similar technical education programs under the same state system.
• Southern Crescent Technical College: Another unit of the Technical College System of Georgia serving south metro Atlanta with associate degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates across similar program areas (healthcare, trades, business, IT), making it a directly comparable peer under the same state governance and funding model.
• Chattahoochee Technical College: TCSG technical college serving northwest metro Atlanta with a multi-campus model and similar portfolio of technical, healthcare, and trades programs — directly comparable in mission, governance, funding model, and scale.
• Atlanta Technical College: TCSG technical college in Atlanta offering similar technical, healthcare, and trades programs under the same state system, accreditation framework, and tuition structure.
• Central Georgia Technical College: TCSG technical college serving the Macon region with multi-campus delivery and similar career/technical programs under the same state governance and TCSG funding model.
• Gwinnett Technical College: TCSG technical college in Gwinnett County (metro Atlanta) offering similar technical, healthcare, and trades programs under the same state system with comparable tuition and governance.
• North Georgia Technical College: TCSG technical college serving the north Georgia mountains region with a comparable multi-campus model and similar career/technical program mix.
• Lanier Technical College: TCSG technical college serving northeast Georgia with multi-campus delivery and a similar portfolio of technical, healthcare, and industrial programs under the same state governance.
• Savannah Technical College: TCSG technical college serving coastal Georgia with a comparable multi-campus model and similar career/technical programs, governed and funded under the same TCSG framework.
• Coastal Pines Technical College: TCSG technical college serving southeast Georgia with multi-campus delivery and similar technical, healthcare, and trades programs under the same state governance model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRiAzbdAMNzCJHnS0371AJg
• Facebookfacebook.com/114517781926453
• Instagraminstagram.com/g
• Xx.com/WGTC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-georgia-technical-college

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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