New Culinary Certificate Available on the Downtown Palmer Campus

Trident Technical College Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is pleased to offer a Culinary Arts Certificate in conjunction with The Culinary Institute of Charleston (CIC). Train with celebrated Culinary Institute of Charleston chefs in a convenient, noncredit program with successful completion leading to career opportunities, educational advancement and personal growth. Sharpen your skills with professional culinary and baking training. Whether you’re already working in the industry and want to move up or you’re an aspiring private chef, this convenient evening program is designed to get you where you want to
go…now!

Grocery Vault has Fresh Milk, Eggs, Cheese, and Bread this Week!

We have fresh eggs, cheese, milk and bread in the Grocery Vault this week. Stock up before Friday! Call 722-5550 ext 2216 to make an appointment. On July 3, the phones will be down, so come by the Admissions Office so someone can help you. The Grocery Vault will be open over break to serve you!

Miracle's Tasty Express Food Truck will be on Campus Wednesday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

We have started hosting food trucks here at the Downtown Palmer Campus! This Wednesday, Miracle’s Tasty Express Food Truck will be available to the Palmer campus from 11am-1pm. The food truck will be located in the “bus loading zone” right outside the gate entrance. Get you something!  

TTC-Downtown Offers Summer Camp Fun for All Ages!

Gavalas Kolanko Foundation Scholarship

The Gavalas Kolanko Foundation awards scholarships to students with physical impairments. Trident Technical College recently joined as a partner with the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation to offer scholarships to Trident Technical College students with physical disabilities. TTC joins the College of Charleston, Charleston Southern University, The Citadel, and the Art Institute of Charleston in this endeavor. The scholarship ranges from $1,000 - $2500 and can be renewed up to a total of four years. 

  

The criteria for the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation Scholarship:

·         Student must have a physical disability (sight, hearing, movement)

·         2.5 GPA (at TTC if enrolled, or if prospective student, high school GPA)

·         Must be involved in community service

·         Must be willing to serve as a representative of the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation

·         Must be willing to participate in GKF functions

·         The deadline for submission of the TTC application is July 25, 2018

The student must submit the TTC GKF Scholarship application and the following:

a.                   Personal letter outlining their educational and vocational goals

b.                   Complete, official transcript(s) of their academic record (2.5 minimum GPA)

c.                   List of extracurricular activities and organizations

d.                   Two letters of recommendation, one must be from a former instructor

e.                   Picture of yourself

** Renewals – Previous TTC Recipients who wish to renew their scholarship must submit: (a) current academic transcript (2.5 GPA minimum); and (b) an updated list of extra-curricular/community service activities to Jim Orgel, Lead Counselor, SSD Office at TTC (see contact information below).

Contact for more information:

Jim Orgel, Lead Counselor

Services for Students with Disabilities Office

Counseling and Career Development

Trident Technical College

P.O. Box 118067

Charleston, SC 29423-8067

Office location: Bldg. 410, Suite 210, Trident Technical College

Telephone: (843) 574-6131 TTY: (843) 574-6351 Fax: (843) 574-6812

For more information about the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation and the GKF Scholarship, please go to  http://www.gkfoundation.org/; http://www.gkfoundation.org/GKF_Scholarship.html.

The Food Trucks Are Coming!

We will start hosting food trucks here at the Downtown Palmer Campus. Miracle’s Tasty Express Food Truck will be available to the Palmer campus from 11am-1pm today. The food truck will be located in the “bus loading zone” right outside the gate entrance.