Surgical Technology
A Career in Surgical TechnologySurgical technologists are members of the operating team who work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, RN’s and other personnel to deliver patient care before,…
Employment
Current Vacancies at PTCCareer OpportunitiesMost people think of teaching when they think of jobs at a college, but there are many other positions necessary to make an institution like ours function.…
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Horticulture, Construction Technology Students Learn About Risks of Digging and SC811 Resource
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) horticulture and building construction students last month learned the real dirt on accidental utility line ruptures and how to prevent them. It’s a growing concern.…
5 Reasons to Implement Lean in Higher Education
Although the system has been widely adopted in manufacturing, adopting Lean as a philosophy has definite benefits for any process-heavy organization. In the last few years, health care systems across…
Student Disability Services
Student Disability Services (SDS) provides students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs and services offered at PTC.  The college is committed to…
Placement Testing
Why Do You Need Placement Testing? Scheduling the Placement Test? Placement Test Exemptions Can You Study for the Placement Test? Placement Test ResultsProcedures for Non-PTC…
Quickskills
A Quickskills Certificate from Piedmont Technical College is the perfect place to start.In direct consultation with employers in our region, PTC has designed several programs that will prepare you…
Piedmont Tech Partners with Scotts for Apprenticeship
Piedmont Technical College has partnered with Scotts Miracle Gro to offer apprenticeship opportunities for students in the horticulture technology and diversified agriculture programs. “This is a…
Internet Job Resources
Interview PracticeTake the opportunity to practice your interviewing skills with a system called Interview Stream.  Go to our interview stream website and set up an account.…
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Library Rules
Students must follow the Student Code of Conduct at all times. When visiting the Information Commons, the following also apply: Visitors should behave quietly, respectfully, and professionally.…
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Medical Assistants are Essential Workers, and Demand is Growing
They are the engine of the modern medical office, the quiet frontline workers you see every time you visit the doctor. Chances are you’ll see them more often during visits as the role of the medical…
Stay Connected
Staying ConnectedFirst, let's look at a few platforms that can help you stay connected with college resources, your courses and important dates. PTC PathwayPTC Pathway is your gateway to online…
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Mechatronics Technology Certificate to Be Offered in Abbeville
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 for Abbeville…
Student Right to Know Information
PTC IPEDS Graduation Rate: 28% The Piedmont Technical College graduation rate for first-time freshmen who entered the college in a full-time, degree-seeking status in Fall 2019 and graduated…
PTC Associates Graduate from Leadership Cohort
Piedmont Technical College’s Steve Coleman, director of College Outreach, and Mike Rodgers, automotive technology program director/instructor, were among the 16 technical college employees from…
Verification F.A.Q.
Q. What is verification? Verification is the process of confirming the accuracy of student reported data on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Because students sometimes make…
Eaton Corporation Donates to Engineering Education at PTC
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation recently made a generous $25,000 donation to the Piedmont Technical College Foundation. Eaton’s Hydraulics plant has 100 employees and…
Student Complaints
OverviewIn compliance with U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) rules, an institution offering distance education must provide enrolled and prospective students with contact information for filing…
Administrative Office Technology
A Career in Administrative Office TechnologyThe role of the administrative professional has evolved a great deal over the years as the use of technology and office automation has continued to expand…