Stories

Mechanical Engineering Grad Finds Successful Transfer Path

After getting his start at Piedmont Technical College, Jode Robinson is on his way to becoming a nuclear engineer.

Preparing Students for Great Information Technology Jobs

Today, computers are used at home, at work, at school, on our mobile phones and nearly everywhere else in one form or another. They’ve become indispensable parts of everyday life.

Piedmont Tech Graduates First Practical Nursing Students in Laurens

The new practical nursing program for Piedmont Technical College based at the Laurens County Higher Education Center recently had its first class of graduates from the Laurens County program.

Developmental Studies Students, Faculty Collect for Meg’s House

Students in the Piedmont Technical College developmental studies program joined with the arts and sciences division to collect toiletry products and hygiene products for MEG’s House.

PTC Wins National Recognition for Lean Implementation

PTC’s work to implement the Lean methodology in a community college setting has been selected as a finalist for a prestigious 2012 Bellwether Award, which recognizes outstanding, innovative programs and practices that are successfully leading community colleges into the future.

Brown Welcomed as Director at PTC

Piedmont Technical College has welcomed Alesia Brown as the director of human resources.

Engineering Tech Grad on Track to Achieving Goals

After completing an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Rex Reece is on track to complete his bachelor’s degree by summer 2012. He said he is keeping his options open for a possible master’s degree down the road.

PTC Hosts Workshop for Educational Professionals

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

PTC's Cobra Drawing Finalists Named

The Piedmont Technical College Foundation held its drawing for the 10 finalists for the 1965 student-built Cobra Replica Monday.

PTC Counselor Selected Innovative Educator

Pleshette Elmore, director of Student Support Services at Piedmont Technical College, was recently selected as the Innovative Educator of the Month by Cengage Learning.