Federal grant enlists three SC colleges to increase access and placement in advanced manufacturing fields Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, March 23, 2023 3742 Institutions that support excellence in workforce development love company. Accordingly, the U.S. Department of Labor has selected Piedmont Technical College, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, and Aiken Technical College to form a consortium to develop a virtual Workforce Innovation Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Nursing — two sectors the agency identified as priority workforce needs. Read more
Aiken Technical College begins demolition project Aiken Technical College begins demolition project Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, March 23, 2023 4260 The demolition of one of Aiken Technical College’s oldest buildings has begun, marking a significant time in the College’s history. Read more
SC Endeavors presents funding to early childhood education program SC Endeavors presents funding to early childhood education program Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, March 13, 2023 3551 SC Endeavors recently presented Aiken Technical College’s early childhood education program with $19,500 in funding to support program needs and professional development opportunities. SC Endeavors is a professional development program in the South Carolina Department of Social Services Division of Early Care and Education. Read more
Jennifer Curtis appointed to Aiken Technical College governing board Jennifer Curtis appointed to Aiken Technical College governing board Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, March 9, 2023 4065 The South Carolina Governor’s Office has appointed Jennifer Curtis to the Aiken County Commission for Technical and Comprehensive Education, the governing board for Aiken Technical College. Read more
Aiken Technical College awarded Military Friendly® School gold level in national rankings Aiken Technical College awarded Military Friendly® School gold level in national rankings Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, March 7, 2023 3692 Aiken Technical College has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School gold award from Viqtory’s Military Friendly® brand. Read more
Aiken Tech, SRS Apprenticeship Team Receive Innovation Team of the Year Award Aiken Tech, SRS Apprenticeship Team Receive Innovation Team of the Year Award Nikasha N Dicks / Wednesday, March 1, 2023 5587 Aiken Technical College’s Nuclear Fundamentals Apprenticeship Team has received the prestigious A. Wade Martin Innovation Team of the Year Award from the South Carolina Technical College System Foundation. Read more
Aiken Tech School of Nursing Announces New Evening Program Aiken Tech School of Nursing Announces New Evening Program Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, February 28, 2023 8103 Aiken Technical College’s School of Nursing has created a new pathway to help current licensed practical nurses take the next step in their career to become registered nurses. Read more
Employees recognized as SCTEA Educators of the Year Employees recognized as SCTEA Educators of the Year Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, February 16, 2023 4226 Three Aiken Technical College (Aiken Tech) employees were recognized as Educators of the Year during the annual South Carolina Technical Education Association (SCTEA) conference in Myrtle Beach. Read more
Honors awarded during annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration Honors awarded during annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, January 24, 2023 3098 The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Steering Committee awarded several honors during its annual event on Sunday, January 22, presented by Aiken Technical College and the University of South Carolina Aiken. Read more
ATC Foundation receives donation for Student Scholarship Fund ATC Foundation receives donation for Student Scholarship Fund Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, January 23, 2023 3746 Bridgestone Americas, Inc. recently presented the Aiken Technical College Foundation with a donation to support student scholarships. Read more