Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the School District of Newberry County recently signed an agreement that will enhance the transfer of students from the District’s Career Center to PTC and provide a seamless transition for students to enter the college’s Fire Science, Health Care, Nursing, Building Construction Technology, Criminal Justice, and Engineering Technology programs.
Piedmont Technical College President Dr. Hope E. Rivers shared her insights at a Women’s History Month Roundtable event March 24 on PTC’s Newberry Campus. She noted that there will always be doubters, but women must remain confident, work hard, and stay the course toward their dreams. “You can be anything that you want,” she said. “If you want to be a brain surgeon, be a brain surgeon! But you...
When Dr. Alvie Coes III learned that the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Foundation would hold its inaugural Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 14, he snapped to attention.
It’s pretty difficult to summarize the many roles of Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Newberry Campus Director Beth Jaeger. In an average day, she is, of course, an administrator. But she is also a photographer, tech support guru, special events coordinator, social media influencer, logistics manager, counselor, furniture mover, art curator, and even resident elf or cupid, depending on the holiday...
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Paramedic Program Director Steve McDade has been singled out twice in recent weeks for recognition of his contributions to the Emergency Medical Services profession.
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Instructor Steve Hudson’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class at Laurens District 55 High School is well into its first semester. Announced last fall, the dual enrollment partnership has a committed first class of seniors who are considering careers as first responders. The brainchild of Superintendent Dr. Ameca Thomas, this program was established in response...
Sometimes, if storytelling is met with a blank stare, an oft-used phrase comes to mind: “Maybe you had to be there.” Piedmont Technical College (PTC) History Instructor Jordan Poss couldn’t agree more. He wishes that his students could personally witness significant events in our history — smell the gunpowder, hear the bugle, feel the adrenalin. In lieu of that, visiting historic sites is a must....
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) commercial truck driving instructors enjoyed the company of some delightful and highly engaged backseat drivers in January at the college’s CDL Skills Pad on the outskirts of Greenwood. The opinionated visitors, aged 6- to 10 years old, didn’t hesitate to tell the seasoned truckers how they might do their job better. Members of the Arts Center of Greenwood’s FIRST...
Officials from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Lander University recently signed an agreement designed to streamline the transfer process for PTC students who graduate with an associate of applied science in criminal justice to continue their education by pursuing a bachelor of science in criminology at Lander.
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