Trident Technical College Alumni and Friends

08/20/2026

A former TTC Foundation scholarship recipient and horticulture graduate, José is using horticulture therapy to support healing and well-being for patients at Roper St. Francis Healthcare.

His story is a powerful example of how educational opportunities can grow into meaningful careers that serve others.

At Roper St. Francis Healthcare, a new kind of therapy is blossoming.

08/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jennifer Cumpston to Trident Technical College as our new vice president for academic affairs! Dr. Cumpston brings a passion for student success, innovation and workforce partnerships, along with extensive experience in community college leadership. We are excited for the knowledge, energy and vision she brings to TTC as we continue transforming lives and strengthening our community. Welcome to the TTC family!

Trident Technical College has selected Dr. Jennifer L. Cumpston as its next vice president for Academic Affairs, bringing to the college extensive experience in higher education leadership, academic innovation, student success initiatives and workforce development partnerships.

08/14/2026

Great instructors change lives! Congratulations to Chef Carmel on receiving the 2026 CAFÉ Champion Award, a national recognition of excellence in culinary education. Through his guidance, countless students have built the skills, confidence and professional connections that launch successful careers.

Congratulations to The Culinary Institute of Charleston Chef Instructor Michael Carmel on receiving the 2026 CAFÉ Champion Award, a prestigious national honor recognizing excellence in culinary education. For more than two decades, Chef Carmel has helped students build skills, confidence and connections that launch successful culinary careers. We're proud to see his dedication to student success recognized on a national stage. Learn more about Chef Carmel and this award at the link below.

08/04/2026

👏 Congratulations to Trident Technical College's Marketing team on earning 10 national awards from the 41st Educational Advertising Awards!

From videos and digital advertising to the college website and publications, their work captures the stories that make TTC extraordinary.

Those stories are also a powerful tool for the Foundation, helping donors see the impact of their support and inspiring others to invest in student success.

Thank you for helping share the people, programs and possibilities that make Trident Tech shine. 🎉

07/30/2026

Together, we're creating healthier smiles and brighter futures across the Lowcountry.

Thank you to Solomon Family Dentistry, Delta Dental of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation for investing in Trident Technical College's Dental Services Clinic. Their support is helping expand access to affordable dental care, enhance student training with advanced technology and strengthen South Carolina's future dental workforce.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4bjvXOl

07/29/2026

What an exciting day! Congratulations to all our student apprentices and thank you to the employer partners, families and educators who make these opportunities possible. We can't wait to see where your journey leads!

07/28/2026

Congratulations to The Culinary Institute of Charleston alum John Ondo '14, the new executive chef at Peninsula Grill.

The Peninsula Grill, which opened in Charleston nearly 30 years ago, has hired its next executive chef.

07/27/2026

🎥 What starts as a childhood passion can become a life-changing career.

As a kid, Doc Green made wrestling videos with action figures and a camera. Today, the Trident Technical College graduate is working sporting events across the Southeast and preparing to continue his education at SCAD.

Along the way, scholarship support helped him purchase professional camera equipment, gain hands-on experience and build the portfolio that launched his career.

Read how Doc turned his passion into a profession: https://bit.ly/3TnKoL7

07/24/2026

This is next week, and you definitely don't want to miss out!

🌸Summer Sizzler Native Plant Sale🌸
Shop native perennials, pollinator plants, summer flowers, custom container gardens and fresh-cut flower arrangements — all grown, propagated or designed by our Horticulture students. Prices start at just $3. Come early for the best selection and support the next generation of horticulture professionals July 30-31 at Thornley Campus.

📅 Thursday, July 30 (Noon–7 p.m.) & Friday, July 31 (9 a.m.–noon)
📍 TTC Greenhouse, Thornley Campus, 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston

07/20/2026

Second chances change lives! Through a partnership between Trident Technical College and Turn90, incarcerated individuals are gaining the skills, confidence and support they need to build brighter futures. From financial literacy and job readiness to personal growth and career training, this innovative reentry program is helping participants prepare for successful transitions back into their communities.

Charleston nonprofit Turn90 partners with Trident Tech to bring curriculum to S.C. prison inmates in Berkeley County to prepare them for future employment to help them not return to prison.