Student Teacher Embraces Spirit of Teaching

It was “Spirit Week” at Hodges Elementary School, a fun opportunity for students and staff alike to dress up. On this particular Wednesday in October, the theme was favorite school sports teams. Not to give anything away, but there was a good bit of orange represented in Ms. Kimber Burrell’s first-grade classroom. But student teacher Caroline Falls proudly sported a Piedmont Technical College (PTC) shirt, though the school might define sport a little differently.

Dual Enrollment: 'It's Really Part of Our Culture Now'

When it comes to academic rigor and career development, McCormick High School offers opportunities on par with schools many times its size thanks to a critical partnership with Piedmont Technical College (PTC). The McCormick Middle College, in fact, is just one example of what can be achieved when like-minded organizations partner up to expand opportunity for youth in their communities through college dual enrollment programs.

PTC Student Teacher 'Spreads a Little Sunshine'

It takes generous sunshine to make things grow, and one of student teacher Caroline Falls’ first-graders was excited to report on his project documenting important milestones in his lifetime, that he had proudly grown his first tomato.

Mechatronics at PTC: 'Knowledge to Last a Lifetime'

Using a hand-held controller, known as a “teach pendant” that somewhat resembles an artist’s palette, Andrew Tokarev deftly manipulates the robotic arm to execute his vision. The 20-year-old Piedmont Technical College (PTC) mechatronics technology student is developing skills that will transport him into a career spanning multiple mediums ― though not painting or sculpture ― that comprise electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other engineering systems to maximize manufacturing quality and productivity.

Piedmont Tech Announces Upcoming Topics for PTC Live Broadcast

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) announces the next three installments of its PTC Live program, which is broadcast over the college’s Facebook and YouTube channels. Hosted by PTC Director of Genesis Initiatives Steve Coleman, each program focuses conversation around a timely topic of interest to the PTC community.

Engineering Pathways Ease the Transition to a Bachelor's Degree

PTC’s Engineering Technology program lowers the barriers to entry into the field through partnership programs with four year institutions.

Preparing Students for Great Information Technology Jobs

Today, computers are used at home, at work, at school, on our mobile phones and nearly everywhere else in one form or another. They’ve become indispensable parts of everyday life.

Mechatronics: High Tech Careers for Hands-on People

With major new industrial investments in the region like ZF Group, which is ultimately projected to bring 1,200 new jobs to the Upstate, the manufacturing sector in South Carolina is poised for major growth over the next decade. That means opportunity for people with the right skills.

From Classroom to Clinic in PTC’s Veterinary Technology Program

If you love animals and enjoy working with your hands, then the challenging career of Veterinary Technology may be just right for you.

PTC Nursing Program Reaches 100 Percent NCLEX Pass Rate

Recent graduates of the nursing program have achieved the elusive mark of perfection.
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