Stories

Piedmont Technical College Joins Project to Train Older Workers for New Jobs

Piedmont Technical College was recently chosen to join the Plus 50 Encore Completion Program, a national effort to train 10,000 baby boomers for new jobs in health care, education and social services. The program is sponsored by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC).

Piedmont Technical College Signs Bridge Agreement with USC Upstate

Piedmont Technical College and the University of South Carolina Upstate recently signed an articulation agreement that will create a bridge program for students who would like to begin their studies at PTC, and then transfer to USC Upstate.

Program Spotlight: Horticulture Technology

If you love to work with your hands, and you’ve ever wondered how a perfectly manicured golf-course or a well-landscaped backyard was created and maintained, a career in horticulture might be right for you.

Go Figure: Math + Science = Great Careers

Looking for a job that is interesting and rewarding? How about something with strong growth that pays well and provides a secure life? Maybe something in healthcare, engineering or IT? Well, we’ve got the jobs for you and they’re all built on a solid foundation of math and science.

Fall Commencement Held at Piedmont Tech

The James Medford Family Event Center at Piedmont Technical College welcomed more than 275 Piedmont Technical College graduates for commencement ceremonies to celebrate their accomplishments.

Career Profile: Criminal Justice

If you have good critical thinking skills, a gift for understanding others, and a desire to serve your community, a career in Criminal Justice may be a good fit for you, and Piedmont Technical College is a great place to start.

Piedmont Technical College to Hold Commencement December 12

Piedmont Technical College will be holding fall commencement exercises on December 12.

PTC to Provide EMT Certificate in Laurens

Beginning spring 2014, PTC will offer an EMT curriculum leading to a certificate in Laurens. The EMT certificate in Laurens will be offered at the Laurens County Emergency Medical Services building.

PTC Pottery Students Host Annual Christmas Show and Sale

Need to do some early holiday shopping? Why not purchase some creative and handmade crafts from local students. Piedmont Technical College pottery students will host their annual Christmas Show and Sale.

Instant Admissions Days Return to Piedmont Tech

Piedmont Technical College will once again be offering Instant Admission Days this fall to make enrolling in college easy.