Stories

Outstanding Students Honored at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Fall Graduation

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's recent fall commencement exercises, outstanding students from each of the college's seven supporting counties were honored for academic achievement.

Piedmont Tech and Freshwater Coast Community Foundation sign Abbeville Promise agreement

Connor White is in third grade but he’s already told his mother he’s not sure if he’s interested in getting a four-year degree. The John C. Calhoun Elementary student said the idea doesn’t appeal to him — unless of course he’s playing football for the Clemson Tigers — and a two-year degree seems like a better option.

Advanced Manufacturing Brings Big Changes, Big Opportunities

In a few short years, economic developers have seen advanced manufacturing go from a niche within traditional manufacturing to the standard for just about anything that gets made in America today.

Student Gets to Work While Finishing His Degree

Like many Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ students, Brendan Golding did not go to college directly after high school.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Respiratory Students Receive State Scholarship Award

Three Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ respiratory care students were recently recognized by the South Carolina Society of Respiratory Care (SCSRC) at their annual conference.

Self Regional Healthcare Partners with Piedmont Tech on New Apprenticeship

Self Regional Healthcare has partnered with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Apprenticeship Carolina to create and register a new apprenticeship program with the US Department of Labor—a first for Self Regional and for health care in the Lakelands region.

Benefactors and Community Leaders Remembered by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation

Benefactors and community leaders joined together at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ recently to celebrate and toast the successes of the past year with the annual benefactors’ event.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ HVAC Program Hosts Specialized Training Presentation

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program recently hosted a training event for its students to introduce them to a unique area of the field.

Continuing Education Program Receives Recognition

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Economic Development and Continuing Education division has been recognized for their outstanding work with registered behavior technicians (RBT) by the South Carolina Association for Higher Continuing Education (SCAHCE).

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation Names New Board Members

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Foundation has named several new board members for the coming year. They are Mamie Banks of McCormick County, and Dan Martins and Jamie McClain of Greenwood County.