VALDOSTA — Wiregrass Georgia Technical College has released the newest episode of The WireCast, the college's podcast, which features Greg Dozier, commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). This episode offers insights into the direction of technical education and its impact on students and communities across South Georgia.
The episode, marking the 18th since The WireCast launched in February, became available on October 7. Listeners can find the conversation on YouTube, and the podcast has also expanded its availability to Spotify, providing another convenient platform for access.
Hosted by Michael Williams, executive vice president of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, The WireCast aims to bring the stories of Wiregrass to life. The podcast features conversations with students, faculty, alumni, community leaders, and industry partners, covering topics such as education, workforce development, and innovation that are shaping South Georgia's progress.
In the latest installment, Williams sits down with Commissioner Dozier to discuss his personal career journey, leadership principles, career growth, and the future landscape of technical education in Georgia. Dozier shares his experiences that led him to his current role and elaborates on the responsibilities of leading Georgia’s technical college system and serving its diverse student body and communities statewide.
The conversation with Commissioner Dozier contributes to a growing lineup of The WireCast guests from various fields, including education, workforce development, economic development, business, and community leadership. Previous guests have included Wiregrass President DeAnnia Clements, Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter, Greater Valdosta United Way President and CEO Michael Smith, Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County Development Authority Executive Director Jason Dunn, and One Valdosta Lowndes Director Mary Beth Brownlee.
Other notable past guests feature South Georgia State College President Dr. Greg Tanner, Valdosta City Schools Superintendent Dr. Craig Lockhart, and Wiregrass Vice President of Academic Affairs Thomas Wesley. The podcast has also highlighted Wiregrass students, faculty, and employees, including award winners, who have shared their personal experiences, accomplishments, and career paths. These firsthand accounts demonstrate the practical impact of technical education from the classroom directly into the workforce.
Williams stated that The WireCast provides an "opportunity to tell the stories" of the people who make Wiregrass Tech and its communities distinctive. He noted that having Commissioner Dozier join the podcast offered a valuable chance to discuss his journey, leadership, and the future trajectory of technical education. The podcast’s availability on Spotify is expected to offer listeners an additional way to follow The WireCast and hear directly from individuals influencing education and workforce development across South Georgia and the wider state.
