Stories

Dual Enrollment Student Gets a Head Start on a Career

The loss of a high school course turned into a great opportunity for one Laurens District High School graduate. As a freshman, Braxton Michels was interested in the machine tool class offered at LDHS. However, when the teacher left to pursue other opportunities, the course was discontinued. But, Michels knew he wanted to enroll in some form of industrial or manufacturing curriculum.

PTC Benefits from Charity Golf Tournament

Piedmont Technical College recently received a generous donation as part of the funds raised through the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Women’s Health Charity Classic.

Welding Program Expands to CAM in Laurens County

Piedmont Technical College’s welding program is expanding to the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) in Laurens County for the fall.

Seal Art Gallery Established in Abbeville

Deb Hite of Abbeville recently established the Seal Art Gallery at the new Piedmont Technical College Abbeville Campus.

Respiratory Care Program Undergoes a Redesign

Students looking to enroll in the Piedmont Technical College respiratory care program will notice changes for the fall semester. The curriculum has been revised to better accommodate the advances in the health care system and to streamline the path of students in the program.

Williams Family Makes Donation to Foundation

Former Piedmont Technical College Area Commission Chairman Charles Williams and his wife, Charlotte, recently made a generous contribution to the Piedmont Technical College Foundation.

Sage Automotive Makes Donation to Foundation

Sage Automotive Interiors, Inc. recently made a generous contribution to the Piedmont Technical College Foundation.

Clinton High Students Complete PTC Journeyman Welder Certificate

The partnership between Piedmont Technical College and Laurens District 56 has again produced graduates from the PTC journeyman welding certificate program at Clinton High School.

Academic Honor Students Recognized for 2014 Spring Semester

Piedmont Technical College students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2014 spring semester have earned inclusion on the President’s, Dean's and Merit Lists.

Plus 50 Workshops Offered at Piedmont Technical College Campuses

Piedmont Technical College will be offering informational workshops to help baby boomers chart their next steps including enrolling in one of the 13 health science and nursing programs available at Piedmont Tech through the Plus 50 program.