PTC Education Graduates Named Teachers of the Year at their Respective Schools

In a profession where surprises occasionally can come in unwanted, occasionally messy forms, three Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Early Care and Education graduates recently have been on the receiving end of the very best “gotcha” moments. They have been recognized as Teachers of the Year for their respective schools and/or school districts. 

Program Readies High Schoolers for Several College Health Care Programs

Ask your average high school junior what Health Care Quick Start is, and they might imagine it is some brand of virus-free, fast internet. Good guess, but no. For those who might be inclined toward a career somewhere along the health care spectrum, HCQS is a lifeline of another sort. It’s a program that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) offers for dual enrollment students interested in getting common health care program feeder courses under their belt before actually attending college.

PTC Foundation Honors Scholarship Recipients

Every spring, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recognizes and celebrates students who have been awarded one of more than 85 scholarships available from the PTC Foundation. Again in 2021, as a cautionary measure, the college on April 1, 2021, conducted its scholarship recognition ceremony online over its “PTC Live” social media channels.

Piedmont Tech Extends Freeze on Tuition

The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission at their April meeting voted for an extension of the college’s existing freeze on tuition, instituted last year, through the 2021-22 year. 

PTC Has Just the Thing Coming Up for Travel Lovers

As the world gratefully begins to open back up and travel returns to the minds of many, the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Continuing Education Division announces upcoming travel opportunities beginning this summer through the spring of 2022. 

Workforce Immersion Grant Puts Educators on the ‘Factory Floor’

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is the lead organization in a multi-agency partnership to place local school teachers and counselors on the archetypal “factory floor” of participating technology-driven businesses in the region to the empower participating educators to fully inform students, through their firsthand experience, about entry-level positions in growing industries such as advanced manufacturing, biotechnology and computer technology. 
The initiative has been made possible by a $15,000 Workforce Immersion Experiences for Educators grant from the SC Department of Commerce Office of Innovation. Participating companies are matching this commitment one-to-one, which brings the grant’s total value to $30,000. 

PTC Announces Presidential Ambassadors for 2020-21

Each year, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) chooses some of its best and brightest students to serve as Presidential Ambassadors. These students represent the college at campus events, provide campus tours and speak about their experiences to various audiences, including potential students and civic organizations. This year’s 14 ambassadors hail from a variety of backgrounds and represent many program areas, but they all have one thing in common ― they share a deep gratitude for the impact Piedmont Tech has had on their lives.

PTC Names New Dean for Engineering and Industrial Technology

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is pleased to announce that Alvie Coes III will serve as the college’s new Dean for Engineering and Industrial Technology.

College Announces Finalists in Presidential Search

After a national search, the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission has narrowed the field to its top three finalists for the position of president.

Area Commission Selects Dr. Hope Rivers as PTC's Third President

The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission has selected Dr. Hope Rivers to serve as the college’s third president, effective January 4, 2021. The decision was made after a nationwide search to fill the position vacated by the pending retirement of longtime president Dr. L. Ray Brooks.

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