Piedmont Technical College to Offer Night Welding Classes
Piedmont Technical College and the Newberry County School District have formed a partnership to offer the PTC welding program at night beginning in the fall. The program is expected to expand to the…
A Helping Profession: Human Services Workers Provide Support, Advocacy
Helping others has its own rewards, but it’s also something that you can make a career out of.
“Jobs in the human services area are expected to grow by a minimum of 12 percent between 2014-24,” said…
Many in PTC Region May Qualify for Free Tuition Through SC Promise Scholarship
If you blinked while lawmakers returned to Columbia last month to finalize the state budget, you might have missed it. But one particular provision passed as part of the 2018-19 budget is a VERY BIG…
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), becoming the…
Satisfactory Academic Progress (S.A.P.)
As a recipient of Federal or State financial aid, you have certain rights and responsibilities. Failure to fulfill your part of the agreement, as described, may result in the cancellation of…
Summer Camps Provide Options for All Ages
Young people looking for something different, fun and exciting to do this summer will find several options available on Piedmont Technical College’s Greenwood campus. Two special career-oriented…
Early Interest in Electronics Leads to Teaching Career for Ninety Six Native
JC Crowder looks like a student, but don’t be fooled by his appearance. The Piedmont Technical College mechatronics instructor knows his field.
“I do catch some flak for being as young as I am,”…
Abbeville Promise Continues to Yield Positive Results
In spite of the challenges felt across all sectors of education last year due to Covid, the Abbeville Promise continues to provide students and families in Abbeville County with the assurance that a…
Agriculture and Horticulture Programs Receive Honors
The diversified agriculture and horticulture programs at Piedmont Technical College continue to garner accolades from across the State.
At the recent South Carolina Association of Agriculture…
PTC Establishes Partnership with Presbyterian Home
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) are in high demand in Laurens County, but have proven to be hard to find. As a means of dealing with this shortage, Presbyterian Home in Clinton and Piedmont…
Piedmont Tech Expands Facility for Diversified Agriculture Program
Piedmont Technical College is continuing to expand its unique diversified agriculture program in Saluda with the addition of a new facility. The program has erected a barn on-site for storage and…
Calling all Gear Heads: April 30 Car Show Now Accepting Exhibitors
Do you tinker with cars in your driveway on weekends? Do you feel an instant connection with people who drive the same car as you? Does the sound of a revving engine make your heart quicken? If so,…
Agreement Facilitates Transfer of PTC Commercial Art Graduates to Coastal Carolina University
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) recently formalized an agreement designed to expedite the transfer process for eligible PTC Commercial Art AAS graduates. The…
PTC, Lander University Create a New Gateway into Nursing
As the need for more highly skilled nurses continues to rise, Piedmont Technical College and Lander University are joining together to help meet the demand for this profession in South Carolina. The…
Automotive Program Earns Awards for Second Cobra
Piedmont Technical College’s automotive technology program is continuing its winning ways with its student-built 1965 Cobra Replica, taking Best Race Car in the recent McCormick Car Show and earning…
Anonymous Donor Gives $1 million to The Greenwood Promise
The Greenwood Promise capital campaign is off to a fast start with an anonymous donation of $1 million to ensure its success.
“This is such a generous contribution,” said Campaign Chair and Self…
Game Changer Scholarship Established at Piedmont Tech
Susan Thompson is a legend in Greenwood County for her accomplishments at Greenwood High School, where she coached the girls’ basketball team to 299 wins, eight region crowns and two upper state…
Piedmont Tech Adds Vascular Sonography Certificate
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is adding a Vascular Sonography Certificate to its Cardiovascular Technology offerings for the spring 2021 semester. Vascular sonography utilizes ultrasound to…
Piedmont Tech Graduates First Practical Nursing Students in Laurens
The new practical nursing program for Piedmont Technical College based at the Laurens County Higher Education Center recently had its first class of graduates from the Laurens County program.
“This…
Piedmont Tech Offers South Carolina’s Only Funeral Service Program
Piedmont Technical College’s funeral service education program is one of the fastest growing in the region. David Martin, program director, and Dedrick Gantt, funeral service education instructor,…