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Jobs at a Glance: Openings for March 2013

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. Some great postings have gone up this month in fields like engineering, law enforcement, human resources, health care, information technology and more.

PTC Business Instructor Finds Students around the World

Judy Daulton has been in the business department of Piedmont Technical College for nearly 24 years. She teaches students from many different hometowns and backgrounds.

Phi Beta Lambda Hosts National Speaker

The Piedmont Technical College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda recently hosted guest speaker Thomas Payne.

Local Veterinarians Earn Place on Wall of Honor

Piedmont Technical College’s Foundation recently recognized local two veterinarians for their cumulative contributions in support of the Veterinary Technology program.

Piedmont Tech’s New Newberry County Campus Open for Business

The doors to the new Piedmont Technical College Newberry County Campus were officially opened for business recently during an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony.

10 Fast-growing Careers that Require Two Years (or less) of Education

Despite the slow recovery in the job market, there are some bright spots. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics list of the top 50 fastest-growing careers includes everything from biomedical engineers to tree trimmers.

New Dean of Arts and Sciences Named

Evelyn Beck has been named Piedmont Technical College’s dean of Arts and Sciences. Beck replaces Donna Foster who was named associate vice president of institutional assessment and compliance in August.

What do WorkKeys and Work Ready Communities Mean to Companies in S.C.?

ACT WorkKeys is a skills assessment that helps employers select and hire a skilled workforce. In short, it's a series of tests that measure foundational and soft skills. Through profiling the skills necessary for success in specific jobs, WorkKeys can also provide employers assistance with employee selection and development.

Local High School Students Introduced to Engineering Technology

The engineering technology program and Tau Alpha Pi, the engineering technology honor society at Piedmont Technical College, recently celebrated National Engineers Week.

Career Snapshot: What Does a Respiratory Therapist Do?

High school biology teaches us about many of the different systems of the body. Neurology has to do with the brain; cardiology is about the heart; and respiratory deals with the lungs. So we know that a neurologist is a medical professional for the brain and a cardiologist specializes in the heart. But, is there a “respiratologist”?