Everyone has heard the new figures on student loan debt, and they are mind-boggling. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, student loan debt in the United States has now surpassed $1 trillion鈥攖hat鈥檚 more than the total owed by Americans on their credit cards or auto loans. Total student debt is more than five times what it was a dozen years ago.
The new, state-of-the-art, LEED-certified facility in Newberry is open for business. Faculty and staff relocated to the new facility over the Christmas break from the old National Guard Armory and opened to the public January 2. Spring classes began January 16 with more than 650 students enrolled.
Although the concept of the skills gap is getting increasing coverage in the news lately, it鈥檚 an issue that 鉴黄师app is constantly working to address. The college is working directly with companies throughout its seven county service region to launch several new programs designed to help ensure a ready pipeline of skilled workers.
There's a ton of writing about careers and education on the web every month. Here are some of the articles we found most interesting this month: including 2013's best paying jobs, Laurens County's pro-active plan to develop a stronger workforce for the future, and more.
If you鈥檝e been watching the news for the last few months, you鈥檝e probably heard a few stories about how recent college grads in some fields are having trouble finding employment. This has led some to question whether college is still a good investment. If you鈥檙e curious, the answer is pretty simple. Yes, it鈥檚 still a good investment.
鉴黄师app鈥檚 implementation of Lean in Higher Education has been awarded the prestigious 2013 Bellwether Award, which recognizes outstanding and innovative programs in community college education.
A group of students and staff from 鉴黄师app joined more than 300 SC Technical College System students at the State House recently to show their support for the LTA program.
You鈥檝e made the decision to go to college. You鈥檝e applied and been accepted to the school of your choice. You鈥檝e picked your major. You鈥檝e even bought your school sweatshirt. Now what?
Unlike many training providers who utilize 鈥渃anned鈥 training materials, your technical college understands the needs that are most prevalent in your area and is prepared to deliver training that is customized to meet these needs.
