County Clarendon

Central Carolina Technical College is an institution of higher education, and is located in Sumter, S.C. It offers associate degrees, diploma and certificate courses. Its programs of study include agriculture, arts and science, business, engineering, computer technology, health sciences, public services, occupational and industrial technology. Its diploma courses include automotive mechanics, machine tool, early childhood development, engineering graphics, nursing and medical assisting. Its certificate courses include industrial maintenance, machine tool operator, welding, welding work force initiative, health science prep, phlebotomy, pre-dental hygiene, preoccupational and pre-physical therapy assistant. The college s bookstore provides textbooks, instructional materials, school supplies, gift items and imprinted apparel. Its student services include career planning, cooperative education, developmental courses and job placement services. The college additionally provides financial aid and library services.

Established in 1968, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is a two-year technical college providing training to persons for jobs in various industries, upgradation programs for workers and university transfer opportunities. The college is approved by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It provides various associate degrees, certificates and diploma programs in a wide range of subjects, including business, computers, information technology, health sciences, nursing, industrial technology, and public and human services. It offers associate degrees in arts, science and business in various subjects, such as paralegal studies, criminal justice, accounting, engineering, radiology and occupational technology. Additionally, it offers diploma programs in automated office technology, medical office assistance, early childhood development and practical nursing. The certificate programs offered by the college include basic diesel maintenance, computer-aided designing, phlebotomy, welding and pre-occupational therapy assistant. It has libraries with Internet access and media center, and also offers various career counseling services. Located in Orangeburg, S.C., the college also offers various financial options.

Established in 2000, Pleasant Hill Elementary offers academic classes for students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. Its academic curriculum includes math, science, language arts, social studies, art, music, and physical and special education. The school maintains a library media center that features more than 10,000 books. Pleasant Hill Elementary conducts outdoor classroom programs and science fairs, as well as provides lunch options to students. It administers various programs for gifted and talented students. The school is a part of the Georgetown County School District, which governs various elementary, middle and high schools and provides placement programs.