Stories

Greenwood Voiture Local 435 Earns Place on Wall of Honor

Piedmont Technical College’s Foundation recently recognized the Greenwood Voiture Local 735 for their cumulative contributions in support of the college.

Piedmont Tech PBL Hosts Leadership Conference, Wins Awards

The Piedmont Technical College chapter of Phi Beta Lambda recently hosted the organization’s 2017 State Leadership Conference.

The Importance of Lottery Tuition Assistance

This is an OpEd that addresses an issue vital to the students of Piedmont Technical College in all seven counties – the state’s Lottery Tuition Assistance program.

Scholarships Make Education a Reality for PTC Students

The Piedmont Technical College Foundation recently awarded more than $136,000 in scholarships to 173 students at the college's annual scholarship luncheon.

PTC Hosts Workforce Opportunity Summit

Speakers from Piedmont Technical College (PTC), the Greenwood Partnership Alliance, the South Carolina Technical College System (SCTCS), Upper Savannah Council of Governments, SC Vocational Rehabilitation, Goodwill Industries and ZF Transmissions recently collaborated to present an overview of Youth and Adult Apprenticeship opportunities to a group that included representation from Greenwood County school districts and the business community.

Piedmont Tech Going ‘Soft’ to Teach Students How to Work Hard

It’s one thing to know how to do a particular job. It’s another thing to know how to work.

Kinard Named PTC Innovator of the Year

Zeolean Frick Kinard, director of Institutional Reporting at Piedmont Technical College, has been named the 2017 PTC Innovator of the Year by the PTC Area Commission.

Martha B. Williams Family Contributes to Scholarship Endowment

Members of the Martha B. Williams family recently made a contribution to the scholarship awarded annually in her name to a deserving student.

Teen Tech Provides Summer Options for Teens

Piedmont Technical College is offering an exciting slate of programs for youth this summer. From aviation to photography, there are a wide variety of different, fun and exciting programs. Get hands-on with future agents in training, mechatronics and automotive technology programs or put your imagination and creativity to work through baking, drawing and sewing offerings.

Kids’ College Provides Summer Options for Younger Children

A total of 15 camps and programs are scheduled this summer at Piedmont Technical College for kids ages 7-12. Students can choose from a variety of art, science, career-oriented or self-image improvement camps.