Jobs at a Glance is a service for Piedmont Technical College students nearing graduation, alumni and the community that provides information about local and regional job opportunities. This month's postings include multiple positions in funeral service; health care; and a wealth of positions in manufacturing and engineering. Check the Jobs at a Glance page regularly. New jobs are posted every week.
Over the last few years, many employers nationwide have noted difficulty with hiring qualified workers, citing the scarcity of the kinds of technical and soft skills that are critically important in contemporary manufacturing. One aspect of workforce development that can’t be overlooked is a focus on employee development and training.
It’s summer and people are planning for vacations every week. They plan where they are going to spend their time, what they are going to do when they get there and what they’re going to need to pack for the ultimate experience. They even plan for transportation.
Piedmont Technical College has long prepared technicians to work in the continually advancing field of industrial technology. Now, the college is expanding its degree offerings in Newberry with the addition of the Mechatronics Technology associate degree.
Social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, BranchOut, Google+, YouTube and even the new kid on the block, Pinterest, offer you—the job seeker—the ability to leverage the power of your connections to generate leads for employment, extend your professional network and build your personal brand.
The promise of tax credits, higher level skills for employees, decreased turnover, improved productivity, and consistent training make the Apprenticeship Carolina program sound great for just about any company doing business in the state, doesn’t it?
Piedmont Technical College and Laurens District 56 have formed a partnership to offer the PTC journeyman welding certificate program to students at Clinton High School.
