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Career and Technical Education – An Innovative Approach to Education

March 10, 2022 1:21 am Published by nouellette Comments Off

Today, more than ever, local industries want to hire entry-level employees who can hit the ground running. This is where career and technical education (CTE) comes in. CTE is a broad term for education that combines academic and technical skills with the knowledge and training needed to succeed in today’s workforce. CTE prepares students for… read more

Paying for College

March 6, 2022 3:57 am Published by nouellette Comments Off

5 IMPORTANT FACTS Fact 1 Central Carolina Scholars offers tuition-free college to qualifying current high school graduates. Fact 2 Students receiving the LIFE scholarship or Palmetto Fellows could possibly attend CCTC free of charge, in addition to receiving up to $150 per semester for book allowance (amount varies with enrollment). Fact 3 Most students can… read more

No-Cost Tuition!

March 6, 2022 1:15 am Published by nouellette Comments Off

CCTC is addressing the labor shortage through access, training and pathways that begin in high school. Qualifying students can take one course or a full load to achieve their educational goals. Funding for no-cost tuition will automatically be applied to students enrolled in a qualifying program after applying all other financial aid. Textbooks and supplies… read more

South Carolina Technical Education Association Honors Three CCTC Faculty/Staff Members

March 6, 2022 2:15 am Published by nouellette Comments Off

Three Central Carolina Technical College employees were honored during the South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) annual conference in Myrtle Beach. Director of Physical Plant Austin Westmoreland; English Department Chair and Instructor Natalie Mahaffey; and Advisement and Support Center Coordinator Kayla Bird were recognized for their outstanding service and achievements. SCTEA, a professional association of… read more

$10,000 Gift from Duke Energy to Assist Kershaw and Lee County Students

March 6, 2022 2:18 am Published by nouellette Comments Off

Thanks to a $10,000 donation from Duke Energy, Central Carolina Technical College will be able to provide funds for the Kershaw County mechatronics program and Lee County dual enrolled students. The check was presented by Quinetta Buterbaugh, district manager of government and community relations at Duke Energy, to CCTC President Dr. Kevin Pollock. “We are… read more

CCTC Unveils new Green Space at Main Campus

March 6, 2022 3:39 am Published by nouellette Comments Off

Where there once was an asphalt parking lot now lies a beautiful Green Space courtyard at CCTC’s Main Campus in Sumter. The space was designed for students, faculty and staff to gather and also serves as an outdoor environment for our campus community to enjoy. “We are thrilled to have the new space and look… read more