Vance-Granville Community College is offering several Open House opportunities for students to learn more about a variety of program opportunities available, especially for those non-traditional students who work during the day and need to take classes in the evening or online.
Stephanie Tolbert is VGCC’s dean of Business, Applied Tech and Public Services, was a guest on TownTalk and shared just a few of the programs and classes that are available.
“We know life is busy,” Tolbert said, but especially in this post-COVID world, “people are juggling things in their personal lives. By creating night programs and online programs, student can learn at their own pace or when they have the time, whether that’s early in the morning or late into the evening.
Nighttime welding classes are available at the Main Campus in Henderson, and a new evening welding class has opened up on the Franklin Campus. South Campus in Butner has revived its HVAC class as well, Tolbert noted.
These classes typically meet in the evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., which gives students a bit of time to finish their jobs, grab a bite of supper and then head to class. They fall under the category of Applied Technology, which means they are held in person and involve a lot of hands-on learning.
But there also are a wide variety of classes that are 100 percent online, she said. Students can learn medical coding and supply chain management, among others, at “any time that fits their schedule.”
The Open House offers students and prospective students an “all-access pass ” to VGCC campuses, Tolbert said.
The upcoming schedule is as follows:
- Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon – Main Campus, Henderson
- April 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Franklin Campus, Louisburg
- Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon – South Campus, Butner
During these open houses, school representatives will be available to speak with attendees about anything from admission requirements to particular degree programs and financial aid.
Unsure about a career path or need to change course? Then Linda Fletcher, director of Career Services, may be the person to speak with.
Whether you’re interested in taking a single class to learn about, say, small engine repair, or are interested in a certificate program or an associate’s degree, VGCC is a good resource for the community.
“As life changes, our needs, interest levels, goals change,” Tolbert said. VGCC can help students who may begin taking a single class develop a program that could ultimately become that career path or completion of a higher degree.
“We’re dedicated to meeting students where they are and helping them get to where they want to go,” she said.
Visit www.vgcc.edu to learn more and to register to attend one of the upcoming Open House events.
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