Piedmont Tech Grad Thrives in Apprenticeship
Kenny Price had his foot in the door with Burnstein von Seelen even before he completed his machine tool technology degree at Piedmont Technical College.
The Abbeville company took Price on as an…
Piedmont Technical College to Renovate and Expand Nursing and Health Sciences Facilities
Piedmont Technical College (PTC) has received a total of $6.8 million in state funding to renovate and expand its health care education facilities on the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood. As the leading…
CAREplan First Year Cohort Showing Impressive Numbers
Deciding among career options in the health care field can feel similar to trying to decide among myriad cold medicine options in the average drug store aisle. How do you choose? What’s right for you…
Program Readies High Schoolers for Several College Health Care Programs
Ask your average high school junior what Health Care Quick Start is, and they might imagine it is some brand of virus-free, fast internet. Good guess, but no. For those who might be inclined toward a…
Piedmont Tech Faculty Get Creative to Save Students Money on Textbooks
Would it be considered extravagant for a young college student to purchase a high-end, 55-inch, flat-screen TV? Every year? Perhaps. But many college students are spending at least as much annually…
Lander University and Piedmont Tech to Offer Enhanced Bridge Program
Piedmont Technical College students who are planning to transfer to Lander University will have a smoother transition and more because of a new agreement between the two colleges.
“Many of our…
Respiratory Care Program Helping Patients Breathe Easier
Although the general public is more familiar with doctors and nurses, anyone who’s had a serious hospital visit or surgery has probably had contact with a respiratory therapist at some point.
These…
Piedmont Technical College Launching New Job Readiness Program
Starting in January, Piedmont Technical College is launching a new program titled “Ready to Work” that is designed to help individuals overcome challenges that may prevent them from finding jobs. The…
MODELS Academy Program Adopted at Piedmont Tech
Through a new program at Piedmont Technical College called MODELS Academy, the college is taking action to address a problem of national proportions.
“There continues to be a crisis among African…
It All Adds Up: A career in business can take you anywhere you want to go
When thinking of a career in business, it’s easy to picture a man or woman in a suit, carrying a briefcase on their way to a board meeting. And while that image is accurate, the career possibilities…
PTC Grad Tina Magnussen Honored with New National Scholarship
Tina Magnussen, who graduated this spring from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) with an associate degree in nursing, has been named an inaugural 2018 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar and will…
When Your Community - and its College - Have Your Back
It can be scary venturing into the world of postsecondary education. Aside from the challenging coursework, the cost can seem daunting. But more than ever before, education beyond high school has…
Emergency Aid Provides Peace of Mind for Hardworking PTC Student
When Brianna* learned she would be taking an unexpected hiatus from her job because of the COVID-19 quarantine, her heart sank. She worried about how she would be able to continue traveling to her…
PTC Education Graduates Named Teachers of the Year at their Respective Schools
In a profession where surprises occasionally can come in unwanted, occasionally messy forms, three Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Early Care and Education graduates recently have been on the…
Former Pro Athlete Chris Singleton Turns Charleston Tragedy into Mission for Unity
When the unthinkable happens, we struggle to find words, to make sense of the senseless. Following the brutal, racially motivated killing of his mother and eight other parishioners at Charleston’s…
Making a Difference: The Early Care and Education Program Raises the Bar for Child Care
The program also provides students headed toward a bachelor’s degree with a convenient, affordable way to get started with the knowledge that their work at PTC will transfer seamlessly to some of…
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of assistance must PTC provide to a pregnant student at school?
To ensure a student’s reasonable access to educational programs, PTC may be required to make accommodations that are…
PTC Business Students Score Tops in Global Competition
Graduates of the business program at Piedmont Technical College have taken advantage of an online project and proved that they are receiving world-class training by defeating more than 30,000…
Patient Care Technician Program Strong Step Toward Nursing
After staying home for seven years to take care of her two young children full-time, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student Holly Guida decided that ― as her youngest begins school ― she, too,…
It's What They're Trained to Do: Nursing Program Adapts to Online Environment
Only this spring’s nursing graduates can say they received training during a historic global pandemic. Halfway through the semester, they learned firsthand how authorities approach public health…