Impact Summer 2015

News for Your Company from Tri-County Technical College Summer 2015

From the President

Partnership Key To Future Oconee Campus

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e have the opportunity to create a national model in higher education, community, and industry partnerships.

More importantly, we have the opportunity to fulfill our Dr. Ronnie L. Booth commitment to increase access to higher education for the citizens of Oconee County and provide a trained workforce to support the growing industrial base in the region.

Last month the Tri-County Technical College Commission voted to approve a recommendation to co-locate an Oconee Campus with a new career center, adult education center, economic development offices, and industry. The recommended location is the Oconee Industry and Technology Park, located on Highway 11 in Westminster.

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Pending approvals by the county and school district, we hope to get underway with a pre-design study later this year.

Recruitment Days Lead to Jobs

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Summer Work/ Based Learning

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Career Pathway Courses 3 BMW Scholars Program 4 Manufacturing Management Program Revamped

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SCMC Answer to Skills Gap

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Students Earn Credits in Summer

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From the very first discussions that began years ago, we knew this project would take us into previously uncharted territory. Unlike the Anderson and Easley campuses, we were presented with a unique set of challenges and opportunities, including a smaller population base, limited funding, diverse stakeholders, and specific industry needs.

When the School District of Oconee County joined the conversation earlier this year, the pieces of the puzzle began to fall in place. Co-location will not only significantly reduce the overall project cost, but also allow us to create a unique education and training model to better serve citizens and local industry.

In this new model, students will be able to move seamlessly between high school classes, college classes, and work-based learning in one high-quality, integrated educational experience at the same location. We also have the Continued on page 4

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Proposed Center Includes Campus For Oconee Residents

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he Tri-County Technical College Commission voted unanimously at its July 27 meeting to move forward with a recommendation for a location for a future Oconee County Workforce Development Center that will include a campus for Oconee County residents.

This new partnership between the College, Oconee County School District, and Oconee County will create a unique center for technical education, workbased learning, and economic development.

The Oconee Industry and Technology Park, located on Highway 11 in Westminster, is the recommended site for the new center, which will co-locate an Oconee Campus of Tri-County Technical College, a new career center for high school students, adult education, and county economic development offices. Several sites were reviewed by the team. The Oconee Industry and Technology Park was chosen as the top site because of its size and proximity to the four public high schools in Oconee County.

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New WorkBased Student Opportunities With Spinx

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he goal is to create more work-based learning opportunities for students in Tri-County’s Business and Public Service Division,” said Job Placement Coordinator Cheryl Garrison, who is working out the details for a new management trainee program with Spinx. Company representatives will be on campus this fall to recruit for the new program. Candidates would work part time and go to school full time or vice versa. “It’s a paid opportunity with tuition reimbursement after 60 days of employment,” said Cheryl.

For more information, contact Cheryl Garrison at cgarris3@tctc.edu or 646-1573.

Cheryl Garrison

Recruitment Days Lead to Jobs

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rea business and industry have been contacting Job Placement Coordinator Cheryl Garrison this summer asking to visit our campus to recruit for positions available now and ones that will open up this fall. “As a result, we’ve developed and scheduled Business and Industry Recruitment Days throughout the year,” said Cheryl. “These companies are making presentations, as well as conducting interviews and on-site testing.”

Already, AFCO and Voith Industrial Services have been recruiting students in the Engineering and Industrial Technology Division. They also are using the platform to talk about work-based learning opportunities for current students.

“These meetings can lead to connections that can lead to full-time jobs. Students can learn about their many options. Businesses have the opportunity to tell their story and to plant the seed of interest,” said Cheryl. “I encourage company representatives to talk about what kind of associate they are looking for. Help us to help you get the right fit. Guests are discussing the importance of 21st-century workplace skills (soft skills) needed in today’s workplace. It helps students to understand that respect and teamwork are transferable skills in the workplace. Representatives emphasized that at Voith, soft skills are as important as getting the technical skills,” said Cheryl.

Scott Brown, regional manager for maintenance and engineering for Voith, is looking for graduates to work in the Industrial Services sector of the company, specifically at the BMW plant in Greer.

In addition to Voith and AFCO, earlier this year Andreas Lehnhofer, president and CEO of Haring USA, spoke to Engineering and Industrial Technology Division students about training and career opportunities that will be available at the company’s new U.S. facility set to open in Lavonia, GA, in 2017. Michelin, Bosch, and BMW regularly test for their scholars programs throughout the year.

Scott Brown, regional manager for maintenance and engineering for Voith, is looking for graduates to work in the Industrial Services sector of the company, specifically at the BMW plant in Greer. “We develop people and put them on a career path,” said Brown. “This kind of opportunity didn’t exist for me. This takes you to the next level to help you advance. What took me 10 years to do you can do in three to four.”

For more information, contact Cheryl Garrison at cgarris3@tctc.edu or 646-1573.

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AFCO was on campus recruiting for co-op and full-time technician opportunities for GET, IET, Mechatronics, CNC, and Industrial Supervision students. Here, Pat Jones, HR systems engineer, talks with Cristina Colombo, of Piedmont, who will enter the GET program this fall.

Prior to spring graduation, Andreas Lehnhofer, president and CEO of Haring USA, spoke to Engineering and Industrial Technology Division students about training and career opportunities that will be available at the company’s new U.S. facility set to open in Lavonia, GA, in 2017. Those accepted into the program would train for three years at the Bubsheim, Germany, facility. From 2018–20, the company will hire 400 employees for roles at the new facility. To date, Nathan Lindler, a recent General Engineering Technology graduate, has been hired and departed for training in Germany. Mr. Lehnhofer will be back on campus to continue recruiting this summer.

Tri-County Technical College does not discriminate in admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, qualifying disability, veteran’s status, or national origin.

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Summer Work/Based Learning Benefits Students, Companies

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ri-County has partnered with local HVAC companies this summer to offer work/ based learning opportunities designed to give students real-world experience while supplying companies with the additional manpower needed during their busiest season.

Sixteen HVAC students work during the day for local companies and attend evening classes at the Industrial Technology Center (ITC) from 5–8:45 p.m. Monday–Thursday. These are paid co-ops and students get college credit as a technical elective toward their degree.

“We are combining classroom and laboratory experiences with working alongside a company mentor on installations, preparatory maintenance, ductwork, and diagnostics, as well as interacting with customers and supervisors. Students are helping companies during their high volume times while getting exposure to the different parts of the job, including customer service,” said HVAC Program Coordinator Justin Herndon.

“This is a win for everyone,” he added. “It’s kind of like a 10-week job interview that after graduation could turn into full-time employment,” he said.

Students are placed at companies that do residential, commercial, and facilities work. They are working at the following: Anderson University, Clemson University, McGee Heating and Air, Heavenly Aire, Palmetto Air Solutions, and Palmetto Heating and Air. All students are on track to graduate in two years.

“We are happy to help companies during their high volume time of year. This experience will give students a competitive edge and is setting them up for success,” said Justin.

Robert Kesler, president of McGee Heating and Air and a member of the HVAC advisory committee, pioneered the effort following a discussion about the need for more technicians during the summer season (April–mid September).

Kesler said he is appreciative of the Tri-County folks who made this partnership work during companies’ busiest season. “This frees the students up to work during the day and take classes at night. They gain so much with this kind of field experience, and that knowledge helps them in the classroom. They also cultivate a work ethic and enhance their customer service skills.

I’m getting help, they are getting hands-on training. The school benefits, the students benefit, and no doubt, we, the employers, benefit. We all win. I’m excited about this.”

Kesler added, “They also are building relationships with their summer employers that could set the stage for full-time employment after graduation. We employ 70 people at our locations in Anderson, Easley, Hartwell, and Elberton, but we anticipate growing.”

Noah Phillips, 19, a 2014 Palmetto High School graduate, is working this summer for McGee as a co-op. In high school he worked for an HVAC company, and it sparked his interest so by his senior year he was set to enroll in Tri-County’s HVAC program. “Earning the degree and the certifications will make me more marketable and a better employee. I have a larger knowledge base by learning the theory, the why,” said Noah, who has mapped out a career plan. After earning his degree and North American Technician Excellence (NATE) and EPA certifications, he would like to study electrical engineering at Clemson. “For now, I love working at McGee. It’s a large company but a small family business. They are all about their employees.”

Students Take Career Pathway Courses With No Out-OfPocket Costs

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yler Ratcliff, a recent Seneca High graduate, took HVAC dual enrollment classes this year at the Industrial Technology Center from 1–4 p.m. Monday– Thursday. A $1 million state-funded special project made it possible for high school students to take career pathway courses with no out-of-pocket cost As a result, Tyler earned 12 college credits.

Specifically, technical career pathway programs with school districts will provide students with the employer-defined skills needed in advanced manufacturing and other STEM-related careers.

Tyler, who has accompanied his father, owner of the family business, Heavenly Aire in Seneca, on jobs since he was 7, is interested in following in his father’s footsteps. He is employed by his father this summer as part of a co-op experience with local HVAC companies.

Although he has been watching and learning from his father since he was a young boy, the past year has given Tyler a chance “to learn the ‘why’ through the textbooks and lectures,” he said. “There is always new technology,” he said. “For me, it’s not all about the technology. What’s especially rewarding is when you fix someone’s air conditioning, and he or she is so thankful. It’s about helping someone and making their life easier.”

“We couldn’t ask for a better employee than Noah and the three other Tri-County students we employ,” said Kesler. “They are all eager to learn, and all four are top notch.”

“We’ve had nothing but positive feedback from employers,” said Justin.

For more information, contact Justin Herndon at jherndo1@tctc.edu or 646-1619.

Noah Phillips is working this summer for McGee as a co-op.

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Partnership (Continued from page 1) opportunity to expand our co-op, apprenticeship, and internship programs in ways only possible through co-location at a business park. This model also will enable us to expand our highly successful technical career pathways program for high school students in programs such as Mechatronics and Industrial Electronics.

What we can accomplish through this partnership would not be possible to do alone and provides a win-win-win scenario for students, local industry, and the Oconee County community.

Ronnie L. Booth, Ph.D. President

Pathways Classes for All School Districts

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areer pathways have been created for each school district in Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties, most of which will be available Fall Semester 2015.

Last fall, Oconee County students attended the Industrial Technology Center in Sandy Springs to take HVAC classes, and currently Mechatronics and General Engineering Technology pathways are available to them on the College’s Pendleton Campus.

Anderson School Districts 3 and 5 are offering Industrial Electronics and Mechatronics pathways at Tri-County’s Anderson Campus. Anderson Districts 1 and 2 are offering Mechatronics classes at the Anderson Districts 1 and 2 Career and Technology Center. Anderson District 4 offers Automotive Technology classes on the Pendleton Campus.

This fall the Pickens County School District will offer Industrial Electronics Technology and Mechatronics classes at Tri-County’s Easley Campus.

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Timmer Completes BMW Scholars Program

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yan Timmer, a 2015 Mechatronics graduate, was among the BMW Scholars offered full-time employment following a graduation ceremony held June 11 at the company’s Greer plant. The BMW Scholars Program offers the workplace benefits of a traditional apprentice program found in Germany with the additional advantage of tuition and book assistance.

Ryan is working as a Body Shop ESA.

Ryan Timmer, center, is pictured with BMW President and CEO Manfred Erlacher, right, and Johannes Trauth, vice president for human resources at BMW, at the scholars’ graduation ceremony.

All of the 27 students from Tri-County, Greenville Technical College and Spartanburg Community College, are now full -time associates at the plant following the completion of the two-year Scholars Program.

The Scholars Program allows selected students to attend class full time while working part time at BMW. The program gives students a chance to pursue their education, gain necessary hands-on experience, earn an hourly wage, and become viable candidates for positions at BMW. During this process, BMW assists with students’ tuition, books, and supplies. Students must be full time and maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA. “You are the next generation and our future,” said BMW president and CEO Manfred Erlacher. “We have 100 percent retention of our graduates in the program thus far,” he added.

Ryan Childers, manager of apprentice and associate training, said, “You’ve accomplished a great deal over the last two years, and I’m very proud of the way you have grown. You are our top performing BMW Scholars team.” Scholars averaged a 3.6 GPA, scored 3.68/5 on their OJT evaluation, worked an average of 2061 hours, and had an average training score of 4.5 out of 5. “You’ve done an outstanding job,” Childers said.

Welding Wins Big

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he College’s Welding students garnered six awards at the 33rd Annual South Carolina Technical College State-wide Welding Competition hosted

by Tri-County April 23-24.

Tri-County students won more awards than any of the ten technical colleges that participated in the Statewide competition held at the Industrial Technology Center.

Pictured from left to right are Blake Volrath, of Liberty; Andrew Jackson, of Seneca; Ty Nettles, of Easley; Dakota Phillips, of Westminster; Harrison Oliver, of Easley; and Christopher Chapman, of Easley.

Manufacturing Management Program Revamped, Renamed

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he Engineering and Industrial Technology Division has renamed and revamped its manufacturing management program to offer students the technical expertise and the leadership training/skills required of today’s industry team leaders.

The two-year Industrial Supervision program underwent a title change recently and is now called Manufacturing Management and Leadership to better reflect the skills of a firstline manager in today’s modern manufacturing facilities, said Program Coordinator Stan Compton. Curriculum updates and customized technical courses are two changes to the program that make it more relevant for future team leaders in today’s workplace.

Alumnus Credits Degree for Job Success

“The Manufacturing Management and Leadership curriculum focuses on first-line management duties and responsibilities in a modern manufacturing facility,” said Compton. “We’ve revised and added courses to ensure that students are learning the skills important to industry, such as lean manufacturing, quality assurance, manufacturing processes and the leadership soft skills unique to industrial supervision,” said Compton.

Importantly, students also must take 16 course hours in a technical field or fields of their choice. A Manufacturing Management and Leadership major can select from a variety of engineering and industrial technology concentrations that include engineering graphics, general engineering, industrial electronics, mechatronics, CNC programming and operations and welding.

“The student can choose which technical area to focus on in those 16 hours of coursework.

That’s the beauty of it,” said Compton.

Manufacturing Associates Earn NIMS Credentials

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en area manufacturing associates have earned national credentials through the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). In addition they earned a CNC Operator (metalworking skills) certificate through our Corporate and Community Education Division, along with 24 hours of continuing education units (CEUs). Individuals were chosen by their employers to participate in the 48-week class held at the Oconee QuickJobs Center. The students cited earning a national credential, gaining transferable skills, and raising skills levels as reasons they committed to the class which was funded by the Make It in America grant. The machinery they trained Pictured from left are Nicole Barnes, Nancy Kirksey, Hugo Sandoval, on in the lab was funded and James Tapp, all BorgWarner employees, Sean Barnes, a Buffalo through grants provided Machinery associate; and Bertin Bravo, and Faron Sims, both

by Duke Energy and U. S. BorgWarner associates. Not pictured are Darlene Carroll and Engine Valve.

Donald Lesley, both from Imperial Die Casting; and Loida Hernandez

Daniel Sanders

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aniel Sanders, a production supervisor at Advanced Labelworx in Anderson, says the key to success is applying lean manufacturing principles, a concept he learned and mastered while a student in the Manufacturing Management and Leadership program.

“In that one Lean Manufacturing course, I learned the basic fundamentals for organization and a successful thought process. I couldn’t do my job to the degree of success I do today without my degree,” said Sanders, who completed the degree in December. “Learning about enforcing the lean culture was the most important part of college.

That course really stands out. The series of quality control courses also were so beneficial. If someone had those courses, he or she could run a successful business and not just in the manufacturing world. When used correctly, lean principles can increase productivity, eliminate waste and influence a more successful organization,” he said.

and Kimberly Fulmer, both from BorgWarner.

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Oconee Campus (Continued from page 1) The next step is to submit the recommendation to the other two governing bodies—the Oconee County School District Board, and the Oconee County Council.

Both boards meet August 18.

“We have the opportunity to create a dynamic center where education, economic development, workforce training, and industry come together in ways we have yet to imagine,” said Galen DeHay, senior vice president of Tri-County and a member of the project team. “In addition, co-location will save money through shared infrastructure, labs, and equipment.”

One of the goals of the College Commission for several years was to obtain property for an Oconee County Campus, said Dr. Booth. “This partnership is a national model for the rest of the country, quite honestly,” he said.

“I don’t know of another community college that has taken advantage of this type of opportunity,” added Galen.

Initially, the project focused on a campus in Oconee County for the College. Earlier this year, the School District of Oconee County joined the conversation as they began planning for the construction of a new Career Center.

Co-location benefits the students and makes good economic sense because Career Center students can use the facilities during the day and Tri-County can use the equipment in the afternoons and evenings.

Oconee County agreed that cost savings can be realized through shared roadways, curbing, water/sewer, parking, and other amenities. “We have all the makings of a first-class economic development team to support existing industry and attract new industry to the county,” said Oconee County Administrator Scott Moulder.

Larry Smith, plant manager for Schneider Electric and a member of the project team, believes the center will be attractive to prospective industries because of the potential for shared space, on-site workforce training, and a ready pipeline of prospective employees—all in the same location.

“The project makes perfect sense, and the Center will certainly be a selling point when recruiting companies to locate in the park,” said Smith.

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SCMC Answer to Skills Gap

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ince 2013, 126 individuals have enrolled in South Carolina Manufacturing Certification (SCMC), a training program that has been called an answer to the serious workforce skills gap problem that has left businesses and industry without a pipeline of the skilled workers needed in today’s rapidly changing economy.

“Mid-level industry jobs are out there, but there aren’t enough qualified applicants to fill them,” said Corporate and Community Education Division Program Manager Richard Parker, adding that sixty-five percent of the jobs in our area require above a high school diploma up to and including an associate degree.

Parker’s comments came at a breakfast meeting to congratulate SCMC graduates and to give business and industry partners information about the training program. SCMC is a quick, yet comprehensive training route for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and to secure full-time employment as operators in manufacturing. Classes are offered and taught through Tri-County’s Corporate and Community Education Division.

The SCMC training is a 200-hour curriculum that includes the opportunity to earn eight nationally recognized certifications. Topics include industrial safety, quality, blueprints and measurement, production processes and some basic understanding of industrial equipment and maintenance.

Participants may earn an OSHA 10-hour safety card, a Six Sigma yellow belt certification and a national MSSC credential in safety, quality, production systems and maintenance awareness which translates into stackable credentials for college credit.

Since 2013 approximately 80 percent of Tri-County’s SCMC graduates are employed at an average per hour wage of $12.73. They are employed by Koyo Bearing, Kroger Bakery, Yokohama, Robert Bosch, U.S. Engine Valve, Plastic Omnium, St Jude, Michelin, Greenfield Industries, and others.

“We are thankful to manufacturers who interview and hire out of this program,” said Parker.

Pam Cobb, human resource manager at Yokohama, says SCMC graduates who have been hired at the plant are “head and shoulders above other applicants,” citing their proficiency in 21st-century workplace skills, such as lean manufacturing.

Susan Pretulak, vice president for economic development and workforce competitiveness with the SC Technical College System, said in 2013, the S.C. Legislature funded the SCMC program by allocating money for each technical college in the state. She said the goal was to train 1,200 individuals, but they exceeded that pledge with 1,346 earning the SCMC credential over that time period.

Parker said additional classes will be offered in the future. “We can enroll more people who qualify and are seeking additional grant opportunities. We hope to hold at least four more classes before the year is up, if funding lasts,” he said.

“Companies see these folks as good applicants.

SCMC is a viable tool to help S.C. manufacturers fill these crucial midskill level jobs,” said Pretulak.

Members of the SCMC 2015 graduating class

Students Spend Summer Getting College Credit

Seniors Earn Certificate Through Pathways Program

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ising 11th grader Nick Colombo hopes to graduate from Wren High School in 2017 with a high school diploma as well as an associate degree in Mechatronics.

It’s possible, he says, because of the academic plan he has mapped out for himself which includes dual enrollment classes at the Williamston Career and Technology Center and classes at Tri-County Technical College for the next two summers that will earn him enough credits for a college degree at age 17.

Nick Colombo

Five of those college credit hours were earned this summer by taking two classes, IMT 112 lecture and EGT 123 lab, from June 18–July 21 on the Pendleton Campus.

Nine students from the Williamston Career and Technology Center and Daniel High School, who ranged from high school sophomores to seniors, took two classes, and accrued credits toward an associate degree in Mechatronics or Industrial Electronics Technology.

“It’s not a bad way to spend the summer,” said Nick. “Best of all, we received college credit for free. It can’t get any better than that,” he said, referring to a $1 million state-funded proviso making it possible for high school students to take college courses in career pathways with little or no out-of-pocket cost.

He says his first experience with dual enrollment classes this summer rated a 12 on a scale of 1–10, and much of the rating is based on instructor Glenn Barbour.

“Mr. Barbour makes learning fun. It’s not just board work and lectures,” said Nick. Barbour has extensive experience that Nick admires. A graduate of the Henry Ford College, Barbour was a military mechanic, who went on to work as an apprentice, supervisor and later general foreman over maintenance at Chrysler. He also worked at Bosch for 24 years before his retirement in 2006.

Nick Stowers, a Powdersville High School senior, said initially he knew Barbour would be a good instructor. But it wasn’t long before he added the words friend and mentor to his description. “He connected with all of the students. He gives good life advice, and he had our respect because he has 30-plus years of work experience. He made the class enjoyable because he teaches by doing,” said Stowers.

Barbour is equally as impressed with the caliber of students he taught this summer. “They are sharp and engaged, and they have done a superb job. They came in every day willing to work. Their comprehension levels are quick, and their applications are excellent.”

GET Students Showcase Projects

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enior General Engineering Technology (GET) students showcased their senior projects for industry leaders at an event hosted by the Engineering and Industrial Technology Division.

One team assisted Tetramer of Pendleton with optical fiber testing.

The students made a device to record optical and temperature data for the company which helps the companies to save time and have more consistent measurement data. This is the first time Tri-County students have worked on a project with the Pendleton-based company, said Margaret Shaughnessy, research scientist for the company, pictured second from left.

Members of the Pathways class

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ourteen Crescent, T.L. Hanna, and Westside High School seniors earned a Basic Electronics certificate through the College’s Dual Enrolment Career Pathways program. Several (pictured here) joined Tri-County graduates at the College’s spring commencement lineup May 8 to receive a college credential–before they graduate from high school.

The Basic Electronics career pathway program is designed for high school students to achieve a TriCounty credential by the time they graduate from high school. Some of these students received Technical Advanced Placement credit for electricity classes taken in high school; then dually enrolled at the Anderson Campus for Engineering and Industrial Technology classes during their senior year. The program culminates with students receiving a Basic Electronics Certificate by the time they graduate from high school.

They also accrue 16-plus hours of college credit towards an associate degree in either Mechatronics or Industrial Electronics.

Pictured are, from left, Zachary Nix, of Liberty; Margaret Shaughnessy, research scientist for Tetramer; Brian Colon, of Seneca; and Nathan Lindler, of Seneca.

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Duke Energy Funds STEM Education

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Scott Miller, former district manager for Duke Energy, second from left, made the presentation to Foundation Executive Director Grayson Kelly, third from left. Also pictured are Courtney White, director of development, left, and Tammy Fiske, director of annual giving.

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uke Energy made a $25,000 check presentation to the College’s Foundation to fund curriculum development, targeted marketing, and recruitment of students for a series of free courses the College will offer to a segment of the SC population (ages 25-44) that is unemployed, underemployed and underserved.

This course will teach participants who have a high school diploma, but have not earned a college degree, how to succeed by preparing for specific STEM careers. Students will learn about regional STEMrelated job opportunities, how to formulate personal career goals, assess their STEM career-readiness, and how to access educational programs to achieve career goals.

Schneider Electric in Seneca made a $5,000 contribution to the Tri-County Technical College Foundation in support of the 2015 Fall Classic Tournament. Here, Larry Smith, plant manager, second from left, presents a check to Grayson Kelly, executive director of the College’s Foundation.

Pictured with them are Tammy Fiske, director of annual giving, left, and Athenia Edwards, human resources manager at Schneider Electric.

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