Anderson County is #WhereTheWorldComesToWork and Tri-County Technical College 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. ow.ly/jYZC50OOoCH

Manufacturing is the biggest employer in Anderson County & Tri-County Technical College 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. ow.ly/LIHb50OOzG6

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

The ACBSP Associate Degree Board of Commissioners reaffirmed accreditation of the business programs at Tri-County Technical College. Reaffirmation recognizes the quality of our programs & demonstrates that our students are gaining the types of skills employers want. tinyurl.com/2s3jwvah

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: tinyurl.com/4bw9fvt4

.Tri-County Technical College, 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: tinyurl.com/zaczu9ye

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: tinyurl.com/4bw9fvt4

Today, Tri-County Technical College & Anderson University 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: tinyurl.com/3fcx65hd

The BASF Apprenticeship Program is making great strides in growing, diversifying and training their workforce and Tri-County Technical College is proud to play a role in making this program a success. Read more about it: tinyurl.com/36veawh2

.Tri-County Technical College 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 Ken Ruinard for capturing these great photos. independentmail.com/picture-galler…

.Tri-County Technical College and School District of Pickens County 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 lnkd.in/gNKAXnQt.

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!

Do you ever find yourself asking, what is college worth? Jamey Rorison of the Gates Foundation 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: mcmillanpazdansmith.com/podcasts/educa…

Proud to share that new data from U.S. Department of Education shows that bachelor's degree completion rates for federal financial aid recipients who transfer from Tri-County Technical College to Clemson University are the best in the nation. Read more: tinyurl.com/yjd3y4hx

Last week, Tri-County Technical College 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: tinyurl.com/muj88nfn

Congrats to the 200+ Tri-County Technical College 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.

ICYMI Tri-County Technical College announced a $500K gift from the Gene Haas Foundation last week in support of our CNC program. Anderson County, S.C. put together a great video showcasing the impact of this gift. Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=e2MOhs…

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.

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? tinyurl.com/56ju25u2

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? tinyurl.com/56ju25u2