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Jobs at a Glance: Openings for September 2013

This month's postings include opportunities in electronics and business management, as well as a range of positions in engineering technology, health care and more. Check the Jobs at a Glance page regularly. New jobs are posted every week.

Piedmont Tech to Offer Accelerated Degree

Students enrolled at Piedmont Technical College in Laurens will soon be able to complete their associate degree in less time.

Take Time to Know Yourself Before Picking Your Career Path

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to find a resource that could reveal your perfect career and describe how to achieve it? You have one–it’s you. Unfortunately the noise of the expectations of others, a desire for big money or prestige, the allure of a sexy job title or the latest hot job trend can distract you from listening to who you are and what you want to do with your life.

NHC of Greenwood and Laurens Aid Nursing Program at PTC

National Health Care (NHC) of Greenwood and NHC of Laurens recently made a generous donation to the Nursing program at Piedmont Technical College.

Which Nursing track is right for me?

For anyone wanting to enter the nursing field, the options are wide open. The most common levels for nurses are the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Registered Nurse (RN) and a Nurse Practitioner.

Cardiovascular Technology Program Receives Accreditation

The Cardiovascular Technology program at Piedmont Technical College recently received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Longtime PTC Instructor Receives Award

Kathryn White, an adjunct instructor at Piedmont Technical College, has been awarded the first annual Adjunct Faculty Teaching Excellence Award.

Which Cardiovascular Technology track is right for me?

A Cardiovascular Technologist is a health care professional who, at the direction of a licensed physician, performs diagnostic tests which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and serial follow-up of patients with cardiovascular disease.

Outstanding Students Recognized at Graduation

At Piedmont Technical College’s recent summer commencement exercises, outstanding students from each of the college’s seven supporting counties were honored for academic achievement.

Why Should I Go to School to Be an Auto Mechanic?

Since you could reach the motor of your dad’s car with the help of a stool, you’ve been tinkering with cars. You know about engines, carburetors and transmissions. Your passion for cars has led you to decide that’s what you want to do.