1. SSNI Presentation Dr. Forest E. Mahan
June 27, 2018

2. Vision
Aiken Technical College seeks to be the first choice for higher education in the region.

3. Mission
Aiken Technical College is a public, open-door, two-year, comprehensive institution of higher education established to provide citizens of greater Aiken County opportunities for educational and workforce development.

4. College Accreditation
Aiken Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.

5. Three Levels of Awards
Associate Degrees
Diplomas
Certificates

6. University Transfer Associate of Arts Associate of Science
Social & Behavioral Sciences Emphasis
Associate of Science
Physical & Chemical Sciences
Transfer Certificates
Business
General Studies
Engineering
Education
Other Programs of Study
Early Care & Education
Criminal Justice

7. Health Science Education
Nursing
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Practical Nursing
Allied Health
- Medical Coding
- Paramedic
- Dental Assisting
- Medical Assistant
Short-term Certificates
- Patient Care Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Surgical Technology
- Pharmacy Technician

8. Business and Computer Technology
̶ Accounting
̶ Business, Management and Marketing
Computer Technology
̶ Computer Technology
̶ Programming
̶ Networking
̶ Computer Game Design
̶ Network Systems Management
̶ Multimedia in Marketing

9. Technical Education Engineering Technology ̶ Pre-Engineering Academy
̶ Electronic Engineering Technology
̶ Engineering Graphics

10. Technical Education Industrial and Occupational Technology Continued
̶ HVAC
̶ Machine Tool – CNC
̶ Industrial Maintenance Technology
̶ Welding Technology
̶ Radiation Protection
̶ Nuclear Quality Systems
̶ Tower & Wireless Installation I and II

11. Nuclear Fundamentals Certificate Program
Specifically designed to match Nuclear Fundamental Training learning outcomes required by SRS
Two semester certificate with emphasis in applied chemistry, applied physics, and radiation principles
Graduates will be recruited by SRS contractors for operator training programs and other positions
$10,000 contributed to Foundation by SRNS for scholarships

12. Business and Industrial Training
Professional development and workforce training are the keys to attracting and retaining the best employees, and ultimately, to the success of your organization. Customized corporate training and consulting is available for organizational and employee success.

13. South Carolina Workforce Demand
Aiken Technical College
South Carolina Workforce Demand

14. STEM and High-Demand Workforce Needs
Challenge:
Demand for High Skills
STEM and High-Demand Workforce Needs
Analyzing Data
Applying Math
Using Technology
Thinking Critically
Solving Problems

15. Challenge: An Aging Workforce
South Carolina employers report that nearly a quarter of their workforce will retire in the next 10 years.
These vacancies plus new job growth may exponentially increase South Carolina’s workforce skills gap.

16. South Carolina continues to attract global investment and new jobs.
Challenge:
Economic Development Growth
South Carolina continues to attract global investment and new jobs.
South Carolina leads the Southeast
in manufacturing growth.
Each new announcement expects highly-skilled, ready workforce.

17. Compelling Places to Live
Challenge:
Compelling Places to Live
Education Recreational and Quality of Life Amenities Quality Child Care Transportation Housing Multi-generational Activities and Regional Connectivity