Trident Technical College Alumni and Friends

Never know what you're going to see on campus. We were out delivering thank you gifts for donors to the Campus Campaign and came across this in the Welding Building. This submarine model was built by welding faculty to illustrate the partnership of Trident Tech with Electric Boats and W International.

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Trident Technical College recently made the Military Times Best for Vets College list. The college is honored to provide a quality education to active duty personnel, veterans and their spouses and children.

Halls Chophouse held their 4th annual Braggin' Rights Bash, from which proceeds benefit the Bill Hall Culinary Entrepreneurship Endowed Scholarship at Trident Technical College.

It was a great night and we are so grateful to the Hall family for their continuing support of The Culinary Institute of Charleston students! Lisa Piccolo Nathan Rex

Thank you to TTC Foundation Trustee, Peter Lehman for his The Post and Courier letter to the editor!

Thornley’s Leadership

I have the pleasure to serve on the Trident Technical College Foundation Board of Directors because it gives me a front row seat to witness Mary Thornley in action. I consider her one of the best educators and administrators in South Carolina.

During quarterly messages to the board, she shared news about the latest programs, updates, needs, faculty achievements and more in such a way as to take us on a journey. She includes employees to help shape and enhance the messages, giving them all a chance to shine.

Trident Tech would certainly not be the outstanding educational institution it is without Dr. Thornley’s superb leadership.

There is always a need for scholarship money for the neediest students at Trident Tech.

I can think of no better community investment than to help students better themselves through education, which is the great emancipator.

Thank you, Dr. Thornley, for your unprecedented leadership.

PETER O. LEHMAN
Mount Pleasant

Report: College Degree Completion Linked to Upward Economic Mobility for Young Parents and Families

"This report not only clearly demonstrates the impact a degree can have on broadening economic possibilities for young families, it also shows how important it is for parenting students to have advocates and champions in their corner committed to helping them shape better futures for themselves and their children.”
https://www.diverseeducation.com/demographics/article/15296716/report-college-degree-completion-linked-to-upward-economic-mobility-for-young-parents-and-families

Report: College Degree Completion Linked to Upward Economic Mobility for Young Parents and Families A college degree will lead to upward economic mobility for young parents and families, a recent report from nonprofit Generation Hope found.

This is the team that makes all the magic happen in the nursing simulation labs! (L-R) Mike Steinberg, Barbara Snow, Sarah Screws, and Kevin Belt. Thank you all for your hard work creating lifelike scenarios for our students to learn in a safe environment!

Nathan Rex named dean of Culinary Institute of Charleston - CRBJ Biz Wire

We are so proud of Nathan Rex, who is the 4th TTC Alumnus to become a dean at Trident Technical College!

The Culinary Institute of Charleston

Nathan Rex named dean of Culinary Institute of Charleston - CRBJ Biz Wire Nathan H. Rex has been named dean of the Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College. In this role, Rex will oversee all academic programs, including culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality and tourism management, offered by the college. He will also oversee the Conferenc...

Our nursing students receive the absolute best, real world training in our simulation labs!

We are super proud of Trident Technical College (CIC) grad Jamie Simpson, who will be featured on Rachael Ray!

Sooooo excited to tune into the 17th season premiere of the Rachael Ray show featuring CIC graduate and Chefs Garden Chef Jamie Simpson. The show airs locally on ABC at 12noon. They are in Tuscany, Italy with episodes today and tomorrow. Can't wait! When Jamie was in school at CIC he worked at Charleston Grill and met Farmer Jones at the Charleston Wine and Food Festival. www.rachaelrayshow.com

Trident Technical College president participates in White House event to launch Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative - CRBJ Biz Wire

As a partner in New America’s Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) Initiative, Trident Tech is committed to offering technical training to communities across the country so they can rapidly adopt Registered Apprenticeships. u

Trident Technical College president participates in White House event to launch Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative - CRBJ Biz Wire Trident Technical College President Mary Thornley participated in a White House event in Washington, D.C., Sept. 1 to help launch a new national Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative. U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and First Lady Jill Biden hosted the ev...

Thank you Tony Pope for your continued support for the TTC Campus Campaign! https://www.facebook.com/TonyPopeNorthCharleston

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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches the Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative to Create Equitable, Debt-Free Pathways to High-Paying Jobs - The White House

"As a partner in New America’s Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) Initiative, Trident is committed to offering its technical training curriculum to communities across the country so they can rapidly adopt Registered Apprenticeships."

Trident Technical College is at the forefront of the apprenticeship movement! New America

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Launches the Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative to Create Equitable, Debt-Free Pathways to High-Paying Jobs - The White House Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing the launch of the Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative, a national network of more than 200 employers

Representing at the Welcome Students Fair!

Braggin' Rights Bash returns to Charleston in September

Check it out! Halls Chophouse is having their annual Braggin' Rights Bash and this year proceeds are going to the Bill Hall Culinary Entrepreneurship Endowed Scholarship at Trident Technical College.

Braggin' Rights Bash returns to Charleston in September In September the annual Braggib' Rights Bash will return to the LowcountryCehfs and

Moncks Corner introduces its next police chief: Community welcomes David R. Brabham Jr.

Congratulations to Trident Technical College Alum Chief Bradham!

Moncks Corner introduces its next police chief: Community welcomes David R. Brabham Jr. After months of extensive recruitment and input from local government officials and civilians alike, the Town of Moncks Corner officially announced David R. Brabham Jr. as the new Police Chief

Congrats to the apprentice graduates!

Congratulations to Robert Bosch Corporation "Class 35" apprentices, who completed 69 credit hours in the Mechatronics program at Trident Technical College with more than 4,000 hours of on-the-job training. For more information on apprenticeship programs, visit bit.ly/TTCemployerpartners.

Pictured on the back row (left to right) are Peter Linke, Apprentice Manager; apprentices Keith Omilak, Brandy Duffy and Nathan Dykema; Tom Lehmbecker, HR Specialist – Training; and apprentices Richard Newberry, Elizabeth Ledger-Ashlee, Andrew Gresh and Devin Wuethrich. Kevin Simpson, HR Specialist, is pictured on the front row.

TTC Foundation board chair Tammy Coghill (left) led her first meeting this morning at the quarterly meeting of the TTCF Board of Trustees! Tammy has been a passionate board member since 2015 and manages local government and economic development for Dominion Energy. Here she is with Lisa Piccolo, TTCF Executive Director.

Biden wipes out $10K student debt for those earning under $125K

The announcement marks an unprecedented act of executive authority and will be the first broad-based debt cancellation effort in history. http://ow.ly/usYM50KrsNt

Biden wipes out $10K student debt for those earning under $125K President forgives $10,000 for everyone whose income doesn’t exceed $125,000, and $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients.

Nathan Rex graduated from The Culinary Institute of Charleston in 2004 and now he is the Dean!

Congratulations Dean Rex!

Please help us congratulate Nathan Rex on being named Dean of the Culinary Institute of Charleston. And wish former Dean Michael Saboe well on his retirement after 25 years of service to Trident Tech.

Trident Technical College is hiring!

Discover Career Opportunities at Trident Tech

Trident is accepting applications for full-time and adjunct opportunities in areas such as administrative support, education, facilities, finance, information technology, public safety, student services and more. The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plans; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Learn more at a Public Sector Career Fair to be held Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Register for this free virtual event by visiting https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/scdew-south-coast/e/Wgekm .

YWCA Greater Charleston announces honorees for ‘What Women Bring 2022′

Congratulations to Dr. Patrice Davis, Trident Technical College’s VP of Student Services, who was one of 10 women chosen for YWCA Greater Charleston’s “What Women Bring” award! 🙌🏻 🎉

YWCA Greater Charleston announces honorees for ‘What Women Bring 2022′ ‘We will honor 10 women from eight different industries who are not only fierce in their careers, they’re fierce in their faith, and they’re fierce in their fight for equity."

They overcame poverty to get to college. Then they saw the housing costs.

“You can’t focus on your studies when you are at school because you are worried about where you are going to sleep at night and where you are going to get food."

This is the reality for many of Trident Technical College's students. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/08/05/college-housing-horatio-alger/

They overcame poverty to get to college. Then they saw the housing costs. Pandemic strains led the Horatio Alger Association to start an emergency fund to help students cover basic needs such as shelter.

G.P. Diminich Named Vice Chair for the Trident Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees

“TTC’s education and training are catalysts for personal, community, and economic development in Charleston. I look forward to my continued support of the college and providing lifelong learning opportunities for traditional and nontraditional students.” G.P. Diminich, Vice-Chair, TTC Foundation Board of Trustees.

We are lucky to have G.P. as an advocate and advisor!

G.P. Diminich Named Vice Chair for the Trident Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees G.P. Diminich Named Vice Chair for the Trident Technical College Foundation Board of Trustees 08.08.2022 G.P. Diminich CHARLESTON, SC – Shumaker’s Charleston Managing Partner G.P. Diminich has been named Vice Chair for the Trident Technical College Foundation (TTC Foundation) Board of Trustees, ...

Gardening column: Horticulture program at Trident Tech

"Warning. Take this class and you just might annoy family and friends by how often you stop to identify plants.” Horticulture instructor, Tony Bertauski.http://ow.ly/QIWF50KePrA

Gardening column: Horticulture program at Trident Tech Classes at Trident Technical College are free this fall to most South Carolina residents. And that includes horticulture classes.

All Trident Tech programs offered tuition free for 2022-23 academic year - CRBJ Biz Wire

Did you hear??

All Trident Tech programs offered tuition free for 2022-23 academic year - CRBJ Biz Wire All of Trident Technical College’s programs of study will be available tuition free for eligible South Carolina residents for the 2022-23 academic year thanks to additional funding provided by the state. In recent years South Carolina residents have been able to enroll in a number of career traini...

Great people looking for more great people, and we have the best! 🙌🏻

The companies at 665 Johnnie Dodds are growing rapidly and need awesome people to join us!

If you or someone you know is looking for a new opportunity to work with an amazing Charleston-based tech company, this is the place!

For more information, visit https://codeandtrust.com/blog/now-hiring

Turning the Wheel of Time

Thanks to Harriet McDougal Rigney, an international best-selling fantasy book series will create countless opportunities for Trident Technical College students. Read how one student inspired her.

Turning the Wheel of Time In 2016, Harriet McDougal Rigney started a scholarship at Trident Technical College in memory of her husband, who authored a celebrated series of science fiction books. But after attending the 2022 Scholarship Luncheon and meeting the recipient of the scholarship, Mrs. Rigney decided to double down....

Celebrating Scholarships

The TTC Foundation welcomed guests to the 2022 Scholarship Luncheon, celebrating scholarships, the donors that make them possible and the students who are determined to give them a return on their investment.

Celebrating Scholarships Every year, the TTC Foundation hosts a luncheon at Thornley Campus to celebrate scholarship recipients and donors. The event was held after a two-year hiatus and guests were happy to be back to learn about the impact of their generosity.

Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships would not be possible without the following partners: Apprenticeship Carolina, US Dept Labor, The Boeing Company, Charleston Engineers Joint Council, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeships (PAYA) National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity, Regions Bank Foundation and Truist.

The ninth signing class of youth apprentices were hired by 51 employers across 16 career fields.

Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships Program hosts signing day

"Never in my career, have I seen a more exciting initiative than the youth apprenticeship program that you are about to experience." Dr. Mary Thornley, TTC President.

Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships Program hosts signing day NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships Program celebrated signing day with 90 students, its largest class to date. The program, run through Trident Tech…

More photos from the Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships Signing Day this morning.

What a great morning celebrating almost 90 youth apprentices!

As TTC Foundation's contract accountant, we appreciate Jenara's expertise and consider her a part of the team!

Get to know our Partner, Jenara Noel!
Charleston Women featured Jenara in this latest issue, and we think she is lookin' great! Read on to find out what makes her tick, how she helps Veris clients, and how her proactive passion shaped her future. Keep your eye on this shining star! She is making a great impact on the financial health of our clients.

https://read.chswomeninbusiness.com/charleston-women/summer2022/

Where are our graduates now?

Meet Tiffany De Vries

Tiffany is a 2005 graduate who has worked at Lakeside Animal Hospital for the past 16 years. This has allowed her to work on general, emergency, and specialty surgical cases as there is not much that our doctors won't take on. She is currently lead LVT and inventory manager.
Her hobbies include bird watching, reptile watching, reading, and line dancing. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time hiking and swimming. She is most definitely a cat person who currently cares for 3 cats, 1 ball python, 1 iguana, and 2 rats.

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Congrats to Math department head Dr. Frank Monterisi Jr., on receiving his Doctor of Education (EdD)!

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President Speaks: I was a first-gen student. Here's what's changed, and what work is left to do.

First-gen students have unique struggles, and colleges like Trident Technical College are stepping up. http://ow.ly/NEmQ50JTPwo

President Speaks: I was a first-gen student. Here's what's changed, and what work is left to do. Cal State East Bay’s leader discusses how the first-generation experience changed since she was an undergraduate — and how colleges can respond. 

Representative Joe Daning established an endowed scholarship benefitting Goose Creek High and Stratford High graduates. Thank you for investing in students!

Charleston Parks Conservancy launches fellowship program for people of color

Great partnership with Charleston Parks Conservancy http://ow.ly/Bplu50JIYpi

Charleston Parks Conservancy launches fellowship program for people of color The new initiative is meant to help diversify the horticulture industry locally and nationally, advancing the cause of equity and inclusion in a sector that is predominantly White, according to