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Agreement Enhances Transfer of PTC RNs to Lander BSN Program

When shifts change at any health care facility, it’s essential to have an efficient handoff of information and responsibility between staff who are leaving and those coming in. An agreement signed recently by officials from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Lander University is designed to facilitate a smooth handoff of PTC Registered Nurse (RN)-licensed Associate Degree Nursing graduates who transfer into the Lander Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Program.

The Charlie Foundation Donates Medical Manikins to PTC Foundation

The Charlie Foundation recently donated three high-tech, life-like medical manikins to equip the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Saluda Campus. The bionic devices can be programmed to speak, to bleed, to be intubated, and more. It is the Saluda-based charity’s largest gift to date. 

PTC and Colette Tours Partner to Offer 2022 Travel Opportunities

Piedmont Technical College’s Continuing Education Division is partnering once again with Collette Tours to offer a fabulous lineup of travel opportunities in 2022. This year, planned trips include destinations in Colorado, New England, Texas, and Morocco.

Piedmont Tech Welcomes New Area Commissioner for Saluda County

At its Jan. 18, 2022, meeting, the Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission welcomed Dennis Lambries, Ph.D., as the college’s new area commissioner representing Saluda County. Dr. Lambries is an instructor of political science at Newberry College with ties to PTC dating back to his service on the Saluda County Council. 

PTC Joins Lonza and Apprenticeship Carolina for Critical Career Initiative

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently joined with Lonza and Apprenticeship Carolina™ on a proactive, multifaceted strategy to address the ongoing workplace need for maintenance technicians. As a result, newly registered apprenticeships at Lonza’s Greenwood facility provide a structured training program for critically important roles in maintenance, electronics, and a hybrid of mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Buis Honored for Staff Excellence at Piedmont Tech

Trish Buis, training coordinator in the Economic Development and Continuing Education Division at Piedmont Technical College (PTC), recently was honored with the college’s Staff Excellence Award.  

PTC to Launch Fire Science Certificate Program This Fall

Recent evidence suggests that there is genuine community interest in a profession where people voluntarily run — yes, run — into burning buildings. Interest has been so high, in fact, that Piedmont Technical College (PTC) will begin offering a Fire Science Program later this year. 

College Announces Latest County Award Winners

At Piedmont Technical College’s recent fall commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners. 

Piedmont Tech Graduates Share Their Struggles and Triumphs

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) conducted two in-person fall commencement exercises on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the James Medford Family Event Center in Greenwood. In all, approximately 152 students received degrees.