TRI-COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
AT-A-GLANCE VISION
Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time.
MISSION Tri-County Technical College provides students an exceptional and affordable learning experience that improves their quality of life. The College advances economic development in the tri-county region by preparing a highly-skilled workforce.
ROLE AND SCOPE Tri-County Technical College is a public, two-year community and technical college serving Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties in South Carolina. As an open-door institution of higher education, the College offers affordable, accessible, collaborative and learner-centered instruction. Offerings include university transfer associate degree programs and applied technical associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in more than 70 majors associated with business, health, public service, and industrial and engineering technologies. The College also offers developmental courses for students who need to improve their basic academic skills as well as a variety of academic and support services. The College promotes economic development in the tri-county region through customized education and training for local businesses and industries through credit and continuing education offerings and a variety of workforce training programs.
FAST FACTS ABOUT THE COLLEGE • Established in 1962. • Four campuses located in Anderson, Easley, Pendleton and Westminster. • Two learning centers located in Honea Path and Sandy Springs. • Serve more than 9,000 students annually. • More than 70 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs available. • Home to the Bridge to Clemson program, a distinctive academic transfer program offered by invitation only to a select group of academically-talented freshmen. • Work-based learning experiences include the BMW Scholars program, Michelin Technical Scholars program, Duke Energy Co-op program and more. • Technical career pathways for high school students.
FAST FACTS ABOUT THE TCTC FOUNDATION • Established in 1985. • Largest foundation in the S.C. Technical College System. • Provides scholarships, faculty and staff development, equipment and educational support.
SERVICES TO EMPLOYERS • Cooperative education, internship and apprenticeship programs to help companies build their workforce.
TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND TCTC
• Entrepreneurial training.
1
• I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training) program. • Integrated Workforce Solutions. • Job placement services to assist employers. • readySC™ training for new and expanding industries.
Highest student success rate among the state’s 16 technical colleges.
• QuickJobs Certification. • S.C. Manufacturers Certification. • WorkKeys® Certification.
CONTACT US MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 587 Pendleton, SC 29670 PENDLETON CAMPUS 7900 Highway 76 Pendleton, SC 29670
2
Ranked in the top 1% nationally for successful student transfer to four-year colleges/universities.
4
Lowest tuition in the Upstate and second lowest in the S.C. Technical College System.
3
Financial aid packages that cover nearly the full cost of tuition.
ANDERSON CAMPUS 511 Michelin Boulevard Anderson, SC 29625 EASLEY CAMPUS 1774 Powdersville Road Easley, SC 29642 OCONEE CAMPUS 552 Education Way Westminster, SC 29693 INFORMATION 864-646-TCTC (8282) TOLL-FREE 1-866-269-5677
5
Support services that help students balance school and work.
TDD/VOICE 1-800-735-2905
ACCREDITATION
WEBSITE tctc.edu @tctcedu (Last Updated 6/22)
Tri-County Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Tri-County Technical College. Tri-County Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender, veteran’s status, pregnancy, childbirth or other categories protected by applicable law.