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Phil Homan awarded South Carolina's highest civilian honor

Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, August 1, 2024

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Governor Henry McMaster has awarded Phil Homan, a distinguished former State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education member, with the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.

Aiken Technical College selected for Metallica Scholars Initiative for second year

Initiative enters year 6 with the largest grant to date with $2.6M committed, totaling more than $10M invested since inception

Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, July 25, 2024

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Aiken Technical College has been selected to participate in the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI) for a second consecutive year. The college will receive $50,000 to continue supporting students enrolled in its computer technology and cybersecurity programs and courses.

Fluor Foundation awards grant to support Aiken Tech student veterans

Nikasha N Dicks / Wednesday, July 17, 2024

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The Fluor Foundation’s Military Support Coalition has awarded the Aiken Technical College Foundation a grant to continue support for student veterans as they pursue their education at Aiken Tech.

Metallica Scholar: Bill Thomas

Shakailah C Banks / Tuesday, July 9, 2024

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Bill Thomas, an Aiken Tech networking student, wants to thank Metallica from the bottom of his heart. For him, Metallica has opened doors for his future. Thomas is in the Associate in Applied Science Computer Technology: Emphasis in Networking program.

Bank of America grant fills in financial gap for Aiken Technical College students

Funding will help students complete studies

Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, July 1, 2024

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Bank of America is continuing to support Aiken Technical College (ATC) students in completing their college education by awarding an economic mobility grant to the ATC Foundation.

Alumni Spotlight: Lillian Brock, '24

Shakailah C Banks / Tuesday, June 25, 2024

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Aiken Technical College graduate Lillian Brock has a bright future ahead after earning her Associate in Applied Sciences degree, majoring in accounting, and earning her Veterinary Assistant Technician certification in April 2024.

ATC Foundation awarded grant to support dental assisting program

Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, June 24, 2024

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The Aiken Technical College Foundation has been awarded a grant through the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation to support the college’s expanded duty dental assisting program.

Aiken Tech student wins $1,000 NISOD student essay contest

Shakailah C Banks / Monday, June 17, 2024

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Aiken Technical College student Mickyzjha Moore is one of three national winners of the $1,000 NISOD student essay contest.

New apprenticeship partnership creates pathway for career in project controls

Nikasha N Dicks / Friday, June 14, 2024

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Aiken Technical College’s new apprenticeship partnership with local small business WesWorks, LLC aims to develop the skills of future project control professionals.