SC Technical College System Names Williamson as President
The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education has named Dr. James C. "Jimmie" Williamson to be the next president and executive director of the SC Technical College System. »

 

 

SC Technical College System driving workforce development
Every fall, fashion gurus around the world declare the “new black.” Whether it’s burgundy,
taupe or chartreuse, there is always a “new black.” This phenomenon is not limited to the
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Mr. Henry C. Giles, Jr. Named President of Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) has named Mr. Henry C. Giles, Jr., to the position of president. The Spartanburg County Commission for Technical and Community Education, the governing body of SCC, announced Giles’ selection today, making him the College’s sixth president in its almost fifty years of educational service to residents of Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee counties. »

 

 

South Carolina's Youth Apprenticeship Program Attracts White House Attention
Apprenticeship Carolina, along with Aiken Technical College, Aiken County School District and Tognum America Inc., participated in a roundtable discussion at the White House last week to discuss youth apprenticeships. The roundtable discussions revolved around programs aimed at improving education and helping younger Americans gain vocational training and enter the workforce without a college degree. »

 

 

2012 Innovation of the Year Award
A new training program created through a consortium of three technical colleges and the SC Technical College System has received the 2012 Innovation of the Year Award from the League of Innovation in the Community College, an international organization committed to improving community colleges through innovation, experimentation and institutional transformation. »

 

 

Meet the 2012 Phi Theta Kappa All-State Academic Team
The SC Technical College System recognized 20 students enrolled at colleges within the SC Technical College System who have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa South Carolina All-State Academic Team at a ceremony at the State House on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. »

 

 

Apprenticeship Consultant named one of 20 under 40 in the Midlands
Moryah Jackson, an Apprenticeship Carolina consultant with the SC Technical College System, was recently named as one of 20 under 40 in the Midlands. »

 

 

50 Most Influential People of 2011
Dr. Darrel Staat and Susan Pretulak were both listed by Columbia Business Monthly. »

 

 

A Glimpse Into a State Technical College System’s POS Pathways
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Staat Honored by Central Virginia Community College
Dr. Darrel Staat, president of the SC Technical College System, was recently honored by Central Virginia Community College when they named a new building after him. Staat Hall is now home to CVCC's culinary arts program. »

 

 

OCtech Designated FESTO Training Center for North America
FESTO Corporation, a global manufacturer for automation technology components and systems, and their Learning Systems Division, designates Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OCtech) as an authorized vocational training center for North America. »

 

 

SC Technical College System honors Phi Theta Kappa All-State Academic Team Members
The SC Technical College System recognized 20 students enrolled at colleges within the SC Technical College System who have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa South Carolina All-State Academic Team at a ceremony at the State House on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. »

 

 

SACS President Visits South Carolina
Dr. Belle Wheelan, President, SACS Commission on Colleges, visited South Carolina on February 1, 2011, to update the SC Technical College System on the Fifth-Year Report and Substantive Change Processes. »

 

 

2011 LTA Rally
SC technical college students join forces at the fourth annual Lottery Tuition Assistance Rally at the State House in January. »

 

 

K-12 public schools, technical colleges and state universities form crucial partnership
K-12 public school officials, and partnering technical college presidents and state university officials sign a form agreement to work together in promotion of engineering and mechatronics at 111 Executive Center Drive (South Carolina Technical College System) at 11:00am on September 9, 2010. »

 

 

New President Announced for SC Technical College System
The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education announced yesterday that an offer has been extended to and accepted by Dr. Darrel Staat. »

 

 

Finalists Announced for SC Technical College System Leader
The State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education’s search committee has announced three finalists for the position of President/Executive Director of the SC Technical
College System. »

 

 

SC Technical College System's Foundation Receives $100,000 Grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation
SC Technical College System’s Foundation today announced a $100,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The funds will assist students throughout the 16 technical colleges across South Carolina, as the state’s most accessible and affordable higher education alternative is experiencing record number enrollment. »

 

 

SC Technical College System honors Phi Theta Kappa All-State Academic Team Members
The SC Technical College System recognized 18 students enrolled at colleges within the South Carolina Technical College System who have been named to the Phi Theta Kappa South Carolina All-State Academic Team at a ceremony at the State House on Tuesday,
March 16, 2010. »

 

 

SC Technical College System president to retire in May
Dr. Barry Russell, president of the SC Technical College System, has announced his plans to retire at the end of May 2010. »

 

 

SC Technical College System Awarded Federal Grant to Expand Broadband Access and Use in South Carolina
The SC Technical College System has been awarded a grant for $5.9M by the US Department of Commerce – National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). »

 

 

2010 LTA Rally
Hundreds of SC Technical College StudentsDemonstrate their Appreciation for Lottery Tuition Assistance at State House. »

 

 

Trident Technical College president receives Chief Executive Officer Award

The Association of Community College Trustees has chosen Trident Technical College President Mary Thornley as the recipient of the 2009 Southern Regional Chief Executive Officer Award. Thornley will receive the award at the ACCT Annual Community College Leadership Congress being held in San Francisco October 7-9. The ACCT Southern Region comprises the states and territories of Alabama, Arkansas, Bermuda, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virgin Islands, Virginia and West Virginia. »