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Federal grant enlists three SC colleges to increase access and placement in advanced manufacturing fields

Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, March 23, 2023

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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.

Aiken Technical College begins demolition project

Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, March 23, 2023

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The demolition of one of Aiken Technical College’s oldest buildings has begun, marking a significant time in the College’s history.

SC Endeavors presents funding to early childhood education program

Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, March 13, 2023

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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.

Jennifer Curtis appointed to Aiken Technical College governing board

Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, March 9, 2023

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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.

Aiken Technical College awarded Military Friendly® School gold level in national rankings

Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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Aiken Technical College has earned the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School gold award from Viqtory’s Military Friendly® brand.

Aiken Tech, SRS Apprenticeship Team Receive Innovation Team of the Year Award

Nikasha N Dicks / Wednesday, March 1, 2023

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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.

Aiken Tech School of Nursing Announces New Evening Program

Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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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.

Employees recognized as SCTEA Educators of the Year

Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, February 16, 2023

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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.

Honors awarded during annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration

Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, January 24, 2023

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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.