PTC Academic Honor Students Recognized for 2022 Spring Semester

Piedmont Technical College students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2022 spring semester have earned inclusion on the President’s List. To be named to the list, students must be full time and earn a term GPA of 4.00. Students will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the college president.

Agreement Facilitates Transfer of PTC Commercial Art Graduates to Coastal Carolina University

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and Coastal Carolina University (CCU) recently formalized an agreement designed to expedite the transfer process for eligible PTC Commercial Art AAS graduates. The move establishes a pathway to a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from CCU. 

Piedmont Tech Student Welders Shine at Competition

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) student welders quietly sparked notice last month at the 38th Annual SC Technical College Welding Skills Competition held at Tri-County Technical College. Ryan Long placed second in “Category 1,” which comprises three position steel and aluminum welds. Connor Sample placed second in “Category 6,” which comprises tasks related to stainless steel pipe welding. 

Rad Tech Program Director Named Innovator of the Year at Piedmont Tech

The Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Area Commission recognized Radiologic Technology Program Director Lee Balentine with its 2022 Innovator of the Year at its meeting on April 19. At the first inkling that the college might shut down because of COVID-19 in spring 2020, Balentine’s first thought was that the Radiologic Technology Program would need to suspend operations indefinitely, putting students way off course for graduation. 

June 16 Career Fair Exclusively for Employment at Piedmont Tech

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) is seeking professional faculty and staff for a variety of positions across seven campuses. Accordingly, college officials are prepared to interview employment prospects at its upcoming Career Fair on Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Medford Family Event Center on the Greenwood campus.

PTC Spring 2022 Nursing Graduates Receive Pins

Graduates of Piedmont Technical College's nursing programs were recognized recently at a spring semester pinning ceremony.

PTC Announces Spring County Award Winners

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

13 Honored for Loyal Service to PTC

They are there day in and day out, so loyal you barely notice them. However, long-serving employees should never be taken for granted. Accordingly, Piedmont Technical College (PTC) recently held a luncheon to recognize 13 dedicated professionals who have served the college with consistency and distinction over the years.

Graduates Urged to 'Stamp Your Work With Excellence'

Two hundred fifty-one go-getters, risk-takers, empaths, dreamers, and leaders graduated from Piedmont Technical College (PTC) on May 5. Among them was a sous chef who had enrolled and dropped out of college multiple times over two decades as work, marriage, and parenting three children took center stage. Not only did he finally earn his degree but, in addition to serving as a PTC Presidential Ambassador, he was invited to serve as a commencement speaker. 

PTC Going No Cost for Tuition and Fees This Fall

Piedmont Technical College (PTC) already has offered no cost for tuition and fees for spring and summer 2022. Now the college is extending that option for students who enroll this fall. 

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