Stories

Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing Students Honored

Recent graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s nursing program at the Greenwood campus were recognized in a pinning ceremony in December. Nearly 200 students graduated from the Piedmont Tech nursing program in 2010.

Student Finds New Beginning at Piedmont Tech

Like many people across the state of South Carolina, Wade Nicholson has had to reinvent himself. He has found the tools for that reinvention at Piedmont Technical College

Piedmont Tech Expands Industrial Technology Offerings in Laurens County

Piedmont Technical College is expanding its industrial technology offerings in Laurens County with the addition of four new classes in the machine tool technology program.

PTC Hosts Common In-Service Day for Educational Professionals

The Piedmont Education & Business Alliance recently hosted its eighth annual Guidance Standards and Career Development Workshop at Piedmont Technical College.

Designing a Bright Future: Commercial Art at PTC

PTC’s Commercial Art program teaches the fundamentals of creative careers.

PTC Excited about New Campus in Newberry

By an overwhelming majority, citizens of Newberry County voted to continue the penny capital project sales tax. The referendum was passed with a 69 percent approval.

Piedmont Tech Welcomes New Presidential Ambassadors

Each year, Piedmont Technical College chooses some of its best and brightest to serve as Presidential Ambassadors. These students represent the college at campus functions, provide tours and speak about their experiences to potential students.

Abbeville Student Finds Niche at Piedmont Tech

Drew Jefferies followed the same path as many high school graduates. He found a subject he thought he was interested in and enrolled at a large university.

Horticulture Program Welcomes New Coordinator

Aaron Wood has agriculture in his blood. The McCormick County native grew up amidst the family’s beef cattle and timber operation. So, it was no surprise that he would enter an agriculture field, which has led him to the horticulture program at Piedmont Technical College.

PTC Provides a Solid Start for a Career in Engineering

Tabby Davis is making her mark in the traditionally male-dominated world of engineering. As a lead engineer for Product Applications at Eaton, Davis often finds herself the only woman in the room, providing technical training around the world. But, her journey began in a non-traditional way.

"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