Stories

Why Companies Should Use the Local Technical College as a Resource

Unlike many training providers who utilize “canned” training materials, your technical college understands the needs that are most prevalent in your area and is prepared to deliver training that is customized to meet these needs.

Students Head Back to Class for Spring

Students at Piedmont Technical College recently headed back to class.

Career Snapshot: What is Mechatronics?

The latest buzzword in manufacturing is Mechatronics. A widely accepted career in Europe since the nineties, Mechatronics has only recently been recognized as a new career opportunity in Upstate South Carolina.

Continuing Education Receives Recognition

Two members of Piedmont Technical College’s Continuing Education and Economic Development division have been recognized for their outstanding work.

9 Things to Remember When Developing A Company Training Plan

Developing a comprehensive training plan may be a completely new concept at your company, or you may have one that you’ve been using for years that is no longer meeting the needs of your organization. Regardless of your situation, it is important to develop and maintain an effective training plan with your company’s goals in mind.

Students Honored at PTC Graduation for Academic Achievement

At PTC's recent fall commencement exercises, outstanding students from each of the college’s seven supporting counties were honored for academic achievement.

The “Skills Gap” Means Opportunity

There are more than 3 million job openings in the U.S. right now. According to a recent study from the Manufacturing Institute, 600,000 of those jobs are in manufacturing alone. When you hear numbers like that in light of the economic trouble the country has been having for the last few years, it seems impossible.

Nursing Students Honored at Pinning Ceremony

Recent graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s nursing programs were recognized in a pinning ceremony in December.

Senior Project Culminates With Donations

Piedmont Technical College's fall 2012 Senior ADN Nursing class sponsored their annual health fair and worked through the Nursing Management and Leadership course to provide community service and raise money.

PTC Holiday Hours

Piedmont Technical College will have shortened business hours during the week of December 17 – 21, and will close to the public at 4 pm each day. The College will be closed December 24-January 1 and will reopen January 2.

"We believe that you deserve an education that's driven by your goals- an education designed from the ground up to prepare you for success."

Dr. Hope E. Rivers
President