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.