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First Citizens Bank Makes Donation to Foundation

First Citizens Bank recently made a generous contribution to the Piedmont Technical College Foundation.

Area College Students Head Back to Class

Students at Piedmont Technical College recently headed back to class.

Coleman Recognized for Work with Project Genesis

Steve Coleman, director of Project Genesis at Piedmont Technical College, has been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Emerald City Rotary Club.

Mechatronics Program Preparing Students for the Future

The latest buzzword in manufacturing is mechatronics. A widely accepted career in Europe since the 1990s, mechatronics has only recently been recognized as a new training opportunity in Upstate South Carolina. But the nature of the field is still confusing to many people.

Commencement Ceremonies at Piedmont Technical College Honor Graduates

The James Medford Family Event Center at Piedmont Technical College welcomed nearly 300 Piedmont Technical College graduates for two commencement ceremonies to celebrate their accomplishments.

PTC to Provide EMT Certificate in Edgefield County

Beginning spring 2016, PTC will offer an EMT curriculum in Edgefield County that will lead to a certificate. The EMT certificate will be offered at the Edgefield Count EMS Station One.

Piedmont Tech Graduate Shows Welding Not Just for Boys

Being raised with three brothers, Cassandra Jones was a self-proclaimed tomboy. She was interested in cars and mechanical things.

Piedmont Technical College to Hold Commencement August 6

Piedmont Technical College will be holding two summer commencement exercises on August 6.

PTC Newberry County Campus Hosts State-wide Training

Piedmont Technical College’s Newberry County Center recently showcased its new mechatronics lab by hosting training for mechatronics instructors from across the state.

Welding Program Introduces New Approach at CAM in Laurens County

Piedmont Technical College’s welding program at the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) in Laurens County is launching a new approach to preparing students to enter the workforce.