Academics
Denmark Technical College is a public two-year technical college in rural South Carolina that offers associate degrees, diplomas, or certificates to a mix of around 500 traditional, nontraditional, full-time, and part-time students. The school is committed to providing a technical education to students of all backgrounds, and conducts outreach to area high schools to promote opportunities for training that might not otherwise have been apparent. In seeking to educate students in areas of business and industry that currently demand a workforce, specialized training courses are coordinated with South Carolina industries through the ReadySC program. There are programs available in engineering technology, welding, building construction, allied health, early care and education, computers, and related technologies (among others), with Business Administration and Early Care and Education being among the most popular majors. Classes are offered in both traditional lecture format as well as distance learning formats; the continuing education program is designed to meet specific occupational needs of adult learners. The Student Success Center ensures that students have access to all of the resources they need to complete their program, including individual/group tutoring, mentoring, online tutoring, and workshops.
Career
The school is the only technical college in the state with oncampus housing, providing a sense of community to those who choose to live on site, and resources such as the Single Parenting Program, Student Career Closet, and Panther Pantry provide further support. Numerous student organizations are available to all students, including the Culinary Arts Club, choir, and the Off-Campus Club. The school has both a men's and women's competitive basketball team, as well as several intramural sports open to all students. Many ethnic and multicultural events are planned to educate students on different perspectives, including field trips, guest speakers, and social events. The college also offers regional and community services to engage with the surrounding areas and meet the cultural and educational needs of citizens, including events, workshops, lectures, and conferences.
Culture
Denmark Technical College's partnership initiatives are in place to feed trained graduates directly into employment in industry, business, and government, and to prepare students for specific job opportunities in new or expanding industries; many students also choose complete a program at DTC and then transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor's degree. Students benefit from the school's partnership with YouScience, which administers assessment tests to incoming students, using the results to help students identify their best-fit careers and the courses they will need to complete to reach them. YouScience Employer Connections also makes it easy for companies to connect with future employees at the school.
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