Category Archives: Accomplishments
Two New Book Scholarships for 2012-2013
Students enrolled in the Criminal Justice and Correctional Counseling programs at Aiken Technical College will have two new book scholarships to be eligible for during the 2012-2013 academic year. Dr. Wayne Davis, program coordinator, criminal justice program, has written two books with the royalties from both books going towards book scholarships. One book scholarship will be ...read more
ATC receives $10K from Bridgestone Americas
(Aiken, SC) Aiken Technical College has received a $10,000 contribution from Bridgestone Americas to support its workforce development efforts. The contribution was given in conjunction with the announcement of Bridgestone’s new off-road radial tire facility in Aiken County, as well as the expansion of its current plant. “Aiken Technical College is honored to be ...read more
5th Annual Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
The Aiken Technical College Foundation’s 5th Annual “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” Gala was a tremendous success! Guest arrived to walk the red carpet as paparazzi snapped their photo. Guests participated in a 64 items silent auction, dinner, drinks and the evenings surprise entertainer was singer, song writer, Livingston Taylor. The event sold out and raised ...read more
5th Annual “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?”
Our 5th annual “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” event was a tremendous success! Thank you to our sponsors Kimberly-Clark, Shaw AREVA Mox, SRSN and SRR!
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions Donates to ATC’s Nuclear Education Programs
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) donated $50,000 to help develop ATC’s nuclear education programs. Currently ATC’s radiation protection program is one of the largest in the country. This gift will help ATC train workers in radiation protection and for other nuclear industry jobs.
UniTech Services Group Donated Equipment & Supplies to Enhance the RTP Program
The UniTech Services Group donated more than $12,590 in equipment and supplies to the ATC Radiation Protection Technology (RPT) Program. The equipment included UniTech’s unique colorcoded RPT clothing ensembles (rubber gloves, shoe coverings and coverall), laundry bag system and protective helmets as well as first responder kits. The company is a leading supplier to the ...read more
Bank of America Donated to the ATC Foundation to Provide Instructional Supplies for Low Income Students
Bank of America donated $4,000 to the ATC Foundation to provide assistance with instructional supplies for low-income students, and/or those students who are in need of emergency assistance. The program is referred to as the ASSIST Program. Mr. Ora Parish, Jr., Market President – Augusta GA presented a check to Dr. Susan Winsor.
Mended Hearts Donated to ATC to Purchase Books & Supplies
The Aiken chapter of the Mended Hearts, a national nonprofit organization affiliated with the American Heart Association, donated $1,900 to Aiken Technical College to purchase textbooks, instructor materials, human heart models and other education supplies. This donation will allow our nursing students to receive Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training, a certification program that is ...read more
The Marlin L. Knight Memorial Nursing Scholarship Endowment was Established
The Marlin L. Knight Memorial Nursing Scholarship Endowment was established this year by Mrs. Judith Knight in memory of her husband, Marlin. Family members and friends of Mr. Knight also contributed to this endowment. The endowment will fund a scholarship for a student enrolled in the associate degree nursing program who is a resident of ...read more
Employee Giving Campaign Raised $13,900
This year’s Employee Family Giving Campaign “All Aboard – Destination Education” raised $13,900 in support of the Foundation’s mission. This was an increase of 16 percent over the prior year and a 13 percent increase in participation. Since 1999, generous faculty and staff of the college have given over $174,574 in support of the Family ...read more
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