Foundation
The Piedmont Technical College Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation that provides financial support to the college beyond that which is obtained from traditional funding sources. The Foundation attracts support from alumni and friends, business and industry, and grant-making organizations. It also raises money through annual giving plans, gift campaigns, and special events.
The Foundation also fills an advocacy role by communicating the needs of the college and its students to supporters in the community and to public officials at the local, state, and national levels.
Foundation Highlights
Scholarships
The Foundation assists students through various scholarship opportunities. The recipients of these scholarships represent a cross-section of talented individuals from Piedmont Technical College's academic programs. These scholarships help to retain the best and brightest talent for our local work force and provide educational opportunities to those who otherwise may not have been able to attend college.
Recognition/Wall of Honor
Piedmont Technical College’s Foundation recently recognized Martha Barnette for her cumulative contributions in support of the college. Her recent contributions resulted in earning the recognition of Sponsor on the PTC Foundation’s Wall of Honor which recognizes donors to the college. Pictured in front of the Wall of Honor are, from left, Dr. Ray Brooks, president of Piedmont Technical College; Barnette; and Fran Wiley, executive director of the Piedmont Technical College Foundation.
PTC Golf Classic
The proceeds from the Foundation's annual PTC Golf Classic are used to support student scholarships. Golfers come together for a great cause and enjoy a day of golf and a delightful BBQ lunch.
The 2012 tournament is set for Friday, April 27th at The Links at Stoney Point.
Student-Built Home
With initial funding from the Foundation, the college's Building Construction Technology (BCT) students design, plan, and construct a house in Greenwood. This opportunity provided these students with "hands-on" educational knowledge in constructing a house from beginning to end. Two-thirds of the proceeds are set aside for the BCT department to purchase equipment for their program and to award scholarships to deserving BCT students.
Cobra Project II
The Foundation partnered with the college's Automotive Technology department to build a second 1965 Cobra Replica. This beautiful machine has won many awards and turned many heads at various community festivals and events. The Automotive Technology department can also boast increased enrollment as a direct result of the Cobra.
The Foundation and various suppliers provided funding and equipment that made this award-winning project possible. The Cobra was transported to career fairs and auto shows throughout South Carolina and Georgia.
People That Care Pet Crematory
The Foundation worked with the Funeral Service program to begin offering pet cremation services through the People That Care Pet Crematory. This is the first pet crematory at any of the 56 accredited funeral service programs in the country. The program will be working closely with area veterinarians and funeral homes needing assistance, but the cases will be used to train the students in a continually growing portion of the industry.