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Campus Police Officer Honored for Specialized Training

Curtis Killian, a public safety officer at Piedmont Technical College, has been presented with the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award. “Curtis Killian is an exemplary officer,” said Terry Ledford, director/chief of PTC’s campus police and security. “This is very prestigious training and he did an excellent...

SC Works and PTC Partner for Upper Savannah Regional Job Fair

Most serious job seekers understand the importance of selling themselves to potential employers. They understand that having an updated resume and being prepared for interviews is important. But getting face-to-face with hiring professionals can be a daunting task. And many may not realize that...

Grad Discovers Rewarding Career in Heart-Health

When Nicholas Blackwell decided to attend Piedmont Technical College to receive training that would prepare him for a career, he was not completely sure what direction to take. After receiving suggestions from family and help from an academic advisor at the college, he chose cardiovascular...

Taylor Foundation Establishes Student Assistance Fund

Piedmont Technical College’s Foundation recently recognized the Taylor Foundation for their continued support of the college. The Taylor Foundation Scholarship has been expanded with the establishment of a student assistance fund to help Newberry County students meet their financial needs in order...

Dual Enrollment Program Opens Doors for PTC Grad

Grace Alger, like many students her age, has recently started working toward her bachelor’s degree. For the 2017 Mid-Carolina High School graduate, this will be her second college degree, thanks to the dual enrollment classes she took from Piedmont Technical College. “I wanted to get a head start...

Piedmont Technical College Honors Graduates during Summer Commencement

The James Medford Family Event Center at Piedmont Technical College welcomed more than 300 Piedmont Technical College graduates for two commencement ceremonies to celebrate their accomplishments. Dr. Ray Brooks, president, welcomed graduates, family and guests to celebrate the accomplishments of...

Eaton Corporation Continues Support of Engineering Education with Donation

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation recently made a generous donation to the Piedmont Technical College Foundation. Attending the check presentation were, from left, Jessica Reulein, HRDP with Eaton Electrical; Jenesa Salmond, human resources manager with Eaton Low Voltage Busway...

Area Practical Nursing Students Honored

Recent graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s practical nursing program at the Lex Walters-Greenwood campus were recognized in a pinning ceremony in August. The students and their hometowns are, front from left, Brooke Alverson, Williamston; and Ashley Lynn Burdette, Honea Path. Back, Shana...

New Board Members Named to PTC Foundation

The Piedmont Technical College Foundation has named two new members to its board for the coming year. They are Todd Croker and Stephanie Dean, both representing Greenwood. Croker is the president of Fujifilm Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. and Fujifilm Hunt Chemicals U.S.A., Inc. He currently and...

Workforce Pathways Scholarship Recipients Complete CNC Class

The Workforce Pathways Scholarship is still available to any student in the Piedmont Technical College seven-county service area who is seeking training in information technology, advanced manufacturing and health care. Recipients of the scholarship who recently completed the CNC precision operator...

Scholarship Luncheon Recognizes Donors, Recipients

Scholarships were presented to students and donors were recognized at the recent scholarship luncheon. Piedmont Technical College student and Greenwood resident Yarely Palacios, right, was recently awarded the Game Changer Scholarship. Congratulating her is Susan Thompson, scholarship donor. This...

Scholarship Luncheon Honors Recipients, Donors

Scholarships were presented to students and donors were recognized at the recent scholarship luncheon. Piedmont Technical College student and Greenwood resident Johnson Wooten, left, recently received the Building Construction Technology (BCT) Scholarship at the college’s annual scholarship...

Massage Therapy Is Putting Touch Back into Health Care

An interest in health and wellness, a solid understanding of how the human body works and a desire to help people are the perfect combination for a successful career in massage therapy. And right now, massage therapy is one of the fastest growing career fields in the nation. “Massage therapists...

Graduate Finds Enjoyment in Engineering Technology

Cory Nickles is always up for a challenge. So, the engineering technology programs at Piedmont Technical College were perfect for him. Nickles graduated from Greenwood High School in 1996 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After his tour was over, he left the Corps because he didn’t...