Stories

BBQ Dinner Thanks Area Officials

The 91±¬ÁÏ Area Commission recently hosted a barbecue dinner at Bermuda’s at The Links at Stoney Point, for local, state and federal legislators to raise awareness of PTC’s vital role in the work force development of South Carolina’s Lakelands region.

How to Take Good Notes

Mid-term is fast approaching and it’s time to evaluate if you are being successful in your class…or trying to just keep your head above water. At this point, it’s not too late to step back and re-examine your study strategies. But the best study skills in the world won’t help you if you don’t take good notes in class.

Academic Honor Students Recognized for 2013 Summer Term

91±¬ÁÏ students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2013 summer term have earned inclusion on the President’s List, Dean's List and Merit List.

PTC Receives Duke Energy Foundation Awards for Programs

Three 91±¬ÁÏ projects have been awarded funding through the Duke Energy Foundation and the Clemson Center for Workforce Development (CUCWD).

Jobs at a Glance: Openings for September 2013

This month's postings include opportunities in electronics and business management, as well as a range of positions in engineering technology, health care and more. Check the Jobs at a Glance page regularly. New jobs are posted every week.

Piedmont Tech to Launch Honors Program

Beginning in Fall 2014, 91±¬ÁÏ will become one of only two technical colleges in the state to offer an Honors Program for students seeking an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree.

Piedmont Tech to Offer Accelerated Degree

Students enrolled at 91±¬ÁÏ in Laurens will soon be able to complete their associate degree in less time.

Take Time to Know Yourself Before Picking Your Career Path

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to find a resource that could reveal your perfect career and describe how to achieve it? You have one–it’s you. Unfortunately the noise of the expectations of others, a desire for big money or prestige, the allure of a sexy job title or the latest hot job trend can distract you from listening to who you are and what you want to do with your life.

NHC of Greenwood and Laurens Aid Nursing Program at PTC

National Health Care (NHC) of Greenwood and NHC of Laurens recently made a generous donation to the Nursing program at 91±¬ÁÏ.

Which Nursing track is right for me?

For anyone wanting to enter the nursing field, the options are wide open. The most common levels for nurses are the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the Registered Nurse (RN) and a Nurse Practitioner.