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Pickens County Career
& Technology Center
Pickens County Career & Technology Center
(PCCTC) develops and implements a student-
centered instructional program to ensure high
academic and technological achievement. PCCTC
and its curriculum is designed to prepare students
for careers and/or post-secondary education.
Its mission is to give students the opportunity
of discovery. Faculty works with students to
explore their talents and interests, then matches
them with job opportunities in myriad careers.
Students prepare for college by developing the
skills needed to enter a competitive workforce.
The vision of the PCCTC is to continue to build
Clemson University strong partnerships with industry, post-secondary
schools, and area high schools, and to provide a
wealth of opportunities for students.
EXCELLING IN EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS OF STUDY 990 Chastain Rd. | Liberty, SC 29657
(864) 397-4500 | ctc.pickens.k12.sc.us
T Graduation Rate 87.1%
School District of Pickens County
wo school districts, a technology and career
center, a technical college, a private university
and a public university testify to the Clemson
of Pickens County with 14 elementary schools, five middle
Area’s commitment to meeting current challenges The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) serves all
in education at all levels of study. Students in our area schools, four high schools, a Virtual Academy, and a state-
are encouraged to discover and excel in their passion of-the-art Career and Technology Center. SDPC believes
while preparing for careers and life after graduation. that students should attend whichever one of its schools
best meets their needs, even if that school is outside their
The School District of Pickens County, which zip code, and the district is proud that one out of every eight
includes Clemson, Central, and Six Mile, and students takes advantage of this school choice program.
Anderson County District Four, which includes SDPC’s vision is to provide a quality 21st century education
Pendleton, serve K-12 students in the Clemson Area. that prepares all students for success in and beyond the
Schools in these districts boast exceptional academic classroom. As a result, Pickens County students consistently
results and strong athletics. Both school districts are rank near the top of the state in academic achievement.
accredited through Cognia and report graduation Administration
rates above the state average.
1348 Griffin Mill Rd. | Easley, SC 29640 Pickens County Career & Technology Center
(864) 397-1000 | pickens.k12.sc.us
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