As of July 2009, Charleston, South Carolina had a population of more than 115,000 residents, according to City-Data.com, making it the second-largest city in the state. Due to its size, the greater Charleston area has become a center for education and is home to numerous post-secondary institutions. Among these schools are technical colleges, which grant certificates, diplomas and degrees that can lead to employment in some of the city's largest industries like accommodation and food services, construction, healthcare and technical services.
Trident Technical College
Trident Technical College is a public, two-year institution with campuses in North Charleston, Moncks Corner, downtown Charleston, Summerville, Hollywood, St. George and Mt. Pleasant. Between all of its campuses, the school has an enrollment of more than 19,000 full- and part-time students. The college offers degree and certificate programs in aeronautical studies, allied health, business technology, community and family studies, culinary arts, film and visual arts, humanities and social sciences, industrial technology, legal studies, nursing and science and mathematics. The college offers a number of courses online. Apprenticeships, internships and paid cooperative work placements are also featured in many programs. Eligible students can receive federal and state grants and loans, veterans' benefits, institutional scholarships and work-study placements. Job placement assistance is available.
Trident Technical College
P.O. Box 118067
Charleston, SC 29423
843-574-6111
tridenttech.edu
Miller-Motte Technical College
Miller-Motte Technical College is a private, for-profit technical training school with locations in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. The school opened its Charleston branch campus in December 2000. The college offers associate degrees in criminal justice, international trade, medical assisting, health information technology, massage therapy, paralegal studies, phlebotomy and surgical technology. Certificates in medical billing, medical office administration and cosmetology-related fields are also granted. The school has accreditation through the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and participates in federal financial aid programs. The Career Services department at Miller-Motte helps students research job openings and arrange interviews.
Miller-Motte Technical College
8085 Rivers Ave.
Charleston, SC 29406
800-923-4160
miller-motte.edu
ECPI College of Technology
Featuring campuses in Virginia and North and South Carolina, ECPI College of Technology is a private, for-profit technical school. Its North Charleston branch is approximately 14 miles from downtown Charleston (around 19 minutes by automobile). The school offers baccalaureate degrees in network security, business administration and electronics engineering. Associate degree and certificate programs in electronics engineering and network security are also available as well as in practical nursing, medical assisting and medical office administration. Most programs include hands-on training either through internships or laboratory experiences on campus. Online courses are available. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools has accredited the school. Eligible students can take advantage of federal grant and loan programs, veterans' benefits, institutional scholarships, work-study and private student loans. The school's Career Services department provides job placement assistance, and the college regularly hosts workshops to help students with job-search-related tasks like resume writing and interview preparation.
ECPI College of Technology
7410 Northside Drive
North Charleston, SC 29420
843-414-0350
ecpi.edu
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