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After 17 years of helping students succeed at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Campus Director Paulette Brown got to watch her own daughter cross the graduation stage. Chrissa Davis completed her nursing degree while raising three young children, continuing a family healthcare legacy.
Paulette Brown earned her GED and two degrees at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, then spent 17 years helping students succeed there. Now she's watched her daughter Chrissa Davis walk across the same graduation stage as a registered nurse.
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College just awarded $25,000 in scholarships to 39 students pursuing careers from nursing to welding. Thanks to generous donors, these merit-based awards will cover tuition, books, and fees for students across 11 counties.