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On May 13, 1964, a dedication ceremony was held for the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Center, part of a statewide system designed to meet the educational and training needs of South Carolina. The center opened with two buildings, 226 students and programs in industrial and engineering technology.

Fifty-seven years later, Trident Technical College boasts five campuses, more than 150 programs of study and 12,000 students, providing quality education and promoting economic development in the Lowcountry.

In celebration of the day TTC opened its doors, the college held its very first Giving Day on Thursday, May 13, 2021 raising more than $11,000 to support students.

Trident Tech students work hard to provide a better life for themselves and their families. Many work and take classes full-time while raising a family, and some are also taking care of elderly parents or other family members. And because half of Trident Tech students are first-generation college students, they often receive limited or no family assistance with navigating and paying for college.

This past year has been especially difficult for TTC students, who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Many have had to drop classes or postpone their educational pursuit to work or stay home with their children.

"As the pandemic continued to disrupt our daily lives, it became clear that our students were going to need extra support. Establishing a TTC Giving Day in support of our students became a priority," said Lisa Piccolo, TTC Foundation Executive Director and VP of Development at TTC.

Because of the support given by friends, alumni, volunteers and TTC employees, more students will graduate and meet the evolving needs of business and industry, by staffing our hospitals, helping to earn Charleston its top hospitality ratings and advancing the economic development of our region.

Thank you for your support!

Visit the Giving Day website to learn more and watch the videos! 

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