First-generation college student Bianca Brooks never had the “College Talk,” but that didn’t stop her from completing the Business Management program at Aiken Technical College in December of 2023. She looks forward to walking across the stage in April and showing her two children, Kimora and Michael, that the sky’s the limit!

Making a bold move during an uncertain time has paid off for nursing student Ismat Hasan.

Aiken Technical College held its annual Awards Night Ceremony on Thursday, April 18. The event recognized students for their leadership roles, service efforts, and academic achievements.

As a senior in high school, Joe Deskevich enrolled in the CompTIA Security+ certification course offered by Aiken Technical College’s (ATC) Continuing Education (non-credit) division. Despite being the youngest among his peers, Joe embraced the challenge with unwavering determination. The transition from self-learning to structured education was invigorating, with an instructor guiding him through the complexities of cyber defense.

The Aiken County Commission for Technical and Comprehensive Education monthly scheduled meeting for April 8, 2024 is canceled. The next scheduled Commission meeting is May 13, 2024.

Aiken Technical College has announced Dr. Ronald L. Rhames, president of Midlands Technical College, will be the keynote speaker for the 2024 Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will be on Tuesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at the University of South Carolina Aiken Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way, Graniteville.

Aiken Technical College will receive $1 million in federal funding to support new equipment for its School of Nursing, thanks to support from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham.

Students may add or drop classes for Fall 2024 term 3 on their own from October 8-9. 

Savannah River Mission Completion recently provided funding to purchase training equipment for Aiken Technical College’s Radiation Protection Technology (RPT) program.