I recently participated in a roundtable discussion about education & workforce challenges in S.C. We talked about how S.C. is faring in these areas, soft skills proficiency, digital literacy, job training & tech growth. How do you think SC is doing? https://t.co/22ADI3l29n
I recently participated in a roundtable discussion about education & workforce challenges in S.C. We talked about how S.C. is faring in these areas, soft skills proficiency, digital literacy, job training & tech growth. How do you think SC is doing? https://t.co/22ADI3lzYV
Congrats to the third cohort of the Manufacturing Works program! This registered pre-apprenticeship program is for high school seniors in Anderson County who don’t have an identified path after graduation. It is custom-designed to align with skills sought by local employers.
ICYMI @tctcedu announced a $500K gift from the Gene Haas Foundation last week in support of our CNC program. @ACSCGov put together a great video showcasing the impact of this gift. Watch it here: https://t.co/bJhMPGmUVC
Congrats to the 200+ @tctcedu students who made the President's List by earning a 4.0 GPA during the fall 2023 semester! Pictured are 16 of those students. Last week we celebrated their accomplishment with s'mores and hot cocoa.
Last week, @tctcedu celebrated 10 years of the Technical Career Pathways program. TCP has broken down barriers and made a college education possible for hundreds of students in our region. Read more: https://t.co/NaZzanYQY4
Proud to share that new data from @usedgov shows that bachelor's degree completion rates for federal financial aid recipients who transfer from @tctcedu to @ClemsonUniv are the best in the nation. Read more: https://t.co/wz1DNupliM
Do you ever find yourself asking, what is college worth? @JameyRorison of the @gatesfoundation and I discuss this topic on the Future of Education #podcast. I hope you'll listen and let me know what you think. Listen here: https://t.co/qdG23fIwTA
Last night, we held our fall 2023 commencement ceremony. Many thanks to retired toy industry executive, Rita Rao, for serving as keynote speaker. And congratulations to our 242 fall 2023 graduates!
.@tctcedu and @PickensSchools are bringing adult workforce development offerings to Pickens County. Classes include CNA, CNC, CDL & electrical wiring. Attend an open house Dec. 11 for more info or visit https://t.co/ai1LJ2XQYv.
.@tctcedu hosted its 5th annual Men of Color luncheon Nov. 2 with guest speaker @Bakari_Sellers. We had 9 area high schools, 5 middle schools & TCTC students in attendance along with the community. Thanks to @ClickingKen for capturing these great photos. https://t.co/6ycgL0SSe4
The @BASF Apprenticeship Program is making great strides in growing, diversifying and training their workforce and @tctcedu is proud to play a role in making this program a success. Read more about it: https://t.co/iFxuaLZ1vd
Today, @tctcedu & @AndersonUnivSC announced a new transfer program. What makes the new program unique is the reverse referral option. This is 1 of only a few formalized articulation agreements in S.C. to include a reverse referral option. Read more: https://t.co/qAPcJun2t6
Episode 5 of The Higher Education Podcast is out! In it, Dr. Davis Jenkins of the Community College Research Center & I discuss how dual enrollment is reshaping the educational journey for high school students & the colleges that serve them: https://t.co/DBZcMaaTRh
.@tctcedu, HMR Veterans Services & Honor Health Career Programs created a first-of-its-kind workforce development program that enables certified nursing assistants to become licensed practical nurses. Read more about it here: https://t.co/7DQELoNdjc
In the latest episode of the Future of Education podcast, I interview Laura Ullrich of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond about the complex topic of measuring community college success. Listen to this and other episodes here: https://t.co/DBZcMaaTRh
The ACBSP Associate Degree Board of Commissioners reaffirmed accreditation of the business programs at @tctcedu. Reaffirmation recognizes the quality of our programs & demonstrates that our students are gaining the types of skills employers want. https://t.co/wJSwVHpK0f
Happy National HVAC Tech Day! 🙌🛠️ To the unsung heroes who keep us cool in summer and warm in winter, thank you for your tireless expertise and dedication. ❄️🔥 Your work ensures our comfort and well-being every day. We appreciate you! 💙
#HVACTechnicians#HVACTechDay#HVAC
Manufacturing is the biggest employer in Anderson County & @tctcedu has roughly 1,250 students taking courses to prepare them for jobs in manufacturing. We also have a 97% placement rate. This is great news for both students & employers. https://t.co/W43oMgNAEY
Anderson County is #WhereTheWorldComesToWork and @tctcedu is proud to play a role in educating the county's workforce. We develop programs that meet the needs of employers. This is the role of a community college and TCTC is our community's college. https://t.co/LD86OSXxEL