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Piedmont Tech Graduate: 'This is My Big Bounce Back'

91±¬ÁÏ (PTC) graduate Belinda Melson knows about the importance of image and branding. She has the clients to prove it at Melson Creative Ventures, a Greenwood business she owns. 

Agreement Enhances Transfer of PTC RNs to Lander BSN Program

When shifts change at any health care facility, it’s essential to have an efficient handoff of information and responsibility between staff who are leaving and those coming in. An agreement signed recently by officials from 91±¬ÁÏ (PTC) and Lander University is designed to facilitate a smooth handoff of PTC Registered Nurse (RN)-licensed Associate Degree Nursing graduates who transfer into the Lander Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Program.

The Charlie Foundation Donates Medical Manikins to PTC Foundation

The Charlie Foundation recently donated three high-tech, life-like medical manikins to equip the 91±¬ÁÏ (PTC) Saluda Campus. The bionic devices can be programmed to speak, to bleed, to be intubated, and more. It is the Saluda-based charity’s largest gift to date. 

PTC and Colette Tours Partner to Offer 2022 Travel Opportunities

91±¬ÁÏ’s Continuing Education Division is partnering once again with Collette Tours to offer a fabulous lineup of travel opportunities in 2022. This year, planned trips include destinations in Colorado, New England, Texas, and Morocco.

Piedmont Tech Welcomes New Area Commissioner for Saluda County

At its Jan. 18, 2022, meeting, the 91±¬ÁÏ (PTC) Area Commission welcomed Dennis Lambries, Ph.D., as the college’s new area commissioner representing Saluda County. Dr. Lambries is an instructor of political science at Newberry College with ties to PTC dating back to his service on the Saluda County Council. 

PTC Joins Lonza and Apprenticeship Carolina for Critical Career Initiative

91±¬ÁÏ (PTC) recently joined with Lonza and Apprenticeship Carolinaâ„¢ on a proactive, multifaceted strategy to address the ongoing workplace need for maintenance technicians. As a result, newly registered apprenticeships at Lonza’s Greenwood facility provide a structured training program for critically important roles in maintenance, electronics, and a hybrid of mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Buis Honored for Staff Excellence at Piedmont Tech

Trish Buis, training coordinator in the Economic Development and Continuing Education Division at 91±¬ÁÏ (PTC), recently was honored with the college’s Staff Excellence Award.  

PTC to Launch Fire Science Certificate Program This Fall

Recent evidence suggests that there is genuine community interest in a profession where people voluntarily run — yes, run — into burning buildings. Interest has been so high, in fact, that 91±¬ÁÏ (PTC) will begin offering a Fire Science Program later this year. 

College Announces Latest County Award Winners

At 91±¬ÁÏ’s recent fall commencement exercises, outstanding students were honored for academic achievement as County Award Winners.