Public Broadband Computer Center

The center is equipped with computers utilizing high-speed Internet and is open for members of the community to use free of charge (hours are subject to change):

• Monday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-7:30 p.m.

• Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-7:30 p.m.

• Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-7:30 p.m.

• Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-7:30 p.m.

• Friday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m.

• Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Sunday: Closed

Free classes are offered on various weekdays from 5:45-7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:15 a.m.-noon covering topics like basic Internet and email usage, computer basics, Microsoft Word, creating or writing a résumé, letter writing and more. You do not have to pre-register.

Training For Your Workforce

Contractual training opportunities are available at this site. A variety of professional development and skills training classes can be customized by your company. Please call 843.323.3800 for a free consultation.

Trident Technical College St. Paul’s Parish Site offers academic and continuing education courses in your community, which can save you time and transportation costs.

Trident Technical CollegeSt. Paul’s Parish Site

5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood843.323.3800

www.tridenttech.edu Fax 843.323.3999

It is the policy of Trident Technical College that no discrimination on the grounds of race, color, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, pregnancy, or national or ethnic origin will exist in any area of the college.

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Academic Courses

A college education is within your reach. Trident Technical College St. Paul’s Parish Site offers credit courses that can apply towards a certificate, diploma or degree. For a current listing of courses available, visit www.tridenttech.edu.

Continuing Education Courses

Train for jobs that are in demand at the Trident Technical College St. Paul’s Parish Site. You can gain the special skills employers are looking for in your own community, without the travel time, expense and hassle. These non-credit courses are short which allows you to find a job soon after completion.

A variety of courses and classes are offered at this TTC site including Phlebotomy, Certified Nurse Aide, Welding, Kids’ College and Teen University summer camps and much more.

Testing

Trident Technical College St. Paul’s Parish Site offers COMPASS testing. The COMPASS test is the placement test that Trident Technical College utilizes for entrance into the college. By appointment only; call 843.323.3800 for more information and to reserve your seat.

Financial Assistance

Trident Technical College and its funding partners offer various financial aid and scholarship options for students.

For Continuing Education Classes• You may be eligible to receive federal funding

for career training through SC Works. Visit www.toscc.org or call 843.574.1800 for more information.

• Trident Technical College’s Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development is currently approved under the Post-9/11 GI Bill for training that includes A+ and Network+ Certification; Certified Nurse Aide (CNA); Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). To learn more, visit www.gibill.va.gov.

• The TTC Continuing Education Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship. Applications will be accepted from March 1-20, 2016. To be considered for the scholarship, please submit: a) an application; b) income tax return from previous year; and c) an essay describing how this scholarship will be beneficial to the applicant. Visit www.tridenttech.edu/ce and click on “Funding Opportunities” for directions on how to submit an application. For additional information, call 843.574.6152.

• Personal education loans may be available through local financial institutions.

• Additional program-specific scholarships may be available. Visit www.tridenttech.edu/ce for details.

For Academic Courses• Lottery-funded tuition assistance may be

available from the South Carolina Education Lottery.

• Dual credit courses are offered while students are in high school.

Educational Opportunity Center

The center provides staff and services to assist adults in obtaining postsecondary education (beyond the high school/GED level).

Services include:

• Counseling (academic, personal and financial aid)

• College tours

• Workshops on study skills, time management, self-esteem and other topics

GED Classes

Call 843.323.3800 for a class schedule.Want to earn your GED? Then join us at no cost to you. In collaboration with Charleston County School District Adult Education, the Trident Technical College St. Paul’s Parish Site is offering the GED program for adults ages 22 and older.

There is no cost to participate in this program, and it provides instruction, academic assessments, classroom materials and textbooks. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, eligible candidates will take the state GED test. If you pass, you will be awarded a South Carolina High School Equivalency Diploma. Earning a passing score on the General Education Development (GED) test could allow you to pursue college, earn a promotion, get a new job or prepare you to enlist in the military. WorkKeys testing included.