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South Carolina Manufacturing Certification: Essential Skills for Advanced Manufacturing Jobs

The 16 technical colleges serving South Carolina have joined forces to offer a new, innovative advanced manufacturing certification designed to prepare unemployed or underemployed workers for high-demand jobs in advanced manufacturing.

Funeral Service Students Present Symposium

The Funeral Service Education students at Piedmont Technical College are reaching out to the professionals to help enhance their education.

Public Notice: Nursing Accreditation Site Review

Piedmont Technical College’s Nursing division wishes to announce that it will host a site review for continuing accreditation of its associate degree nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

S. C. Manufacturing Certification Addresses Skilled Workforce Challenges

In partnership with the SC Technical College System, Piedmont Technical College is launching the South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC) to grow the skilled workforce in its region.

Nursing Students Honored

Recent graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s nursing program were recognized in a pinning ceremony in December.

Piedmont Technical College Joins Project to Train Older Workers for New Jobs

Piedmont Technical College was recently chosen to join the Plus 50 Encore Completion Program, a national effort to train 10,000 baby boomers for new jobs in health care, education and social services. The program is sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

Piedmont Technical College Signs Bridge Agreement with USC Upstate

Piedmont Technical College and the University of South Carolina Upstate recently signed an articulation agreement that will create a bridge program for students who would like to begin their studies at PTC, and then transfer to USC Upstate.

Program Spotlight: Horticulture Technology

If you love to work with your hands, and you’ve ever wondered how a perfectly manicured golf-course or a well-landscaped backyard was created and maintained, a career in horticulture might be right for you.

Go Figure: Math + Science = Great Careers

Looking for a job that is interesting and rewarding? How about something with strong growth that pays well and provides a secure life? Maybe something in healthcare, engineering or IT? Well, we’ve got the jobs for you and they’re all built on a solid foundation of math and science.

Fall Commencement Held at Piedmont Tech

The James Medford Family Event Center at Piedmont Technical College welcomed more than 275 Piedmont Technical College graduates for commencement ceremonies to celebrate their accomplishments.