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Overview
Overview
Pickens technical College (PTC) awards certificates that increases employment opportunities in a career field. Their courses are taught by professionals from the industry. Students will be working on some academic coursework, but the majority of the time will be spent working with the tools and techniques that are used on the job. For instance, the Cosmetology program has a working salon that serves customers, and the Auto Tech program offers at internship at a real mechanic's shop. Course options are listed below.
Pickens technical College (PTC) awards certificates that increases employment opportunities in a career field. Their courses are taught by professionals from the industry. Students will be working on some academic coursework, but the majority of the time will be spent working with the tools and techniques that are used on the job. For instance, the Cosmetology program has a working salon that serves customers, and the Auto Tech program offers at internship at a real mechanic's shop. Course options are listed below.
Courses
Courses
Some courses are one semester long, while others are two year courses. Meet with your counselor for more information.
For High School Students Only
For High School Students Only
Early Childhood Education Executive Internship
Arts, Media and Communication
Arts, Media and Communication
Multimedia Graphic Design Professional Photography
Business, Marketing and Public Administration
Business, Marketing and Public Administration
Marketing:Hospitality and Tourism Small Business Management
Construction and Development
Construction and Development
Construction Technology Heating and Air Conditioning Technology Facilities Maintenance Technician
Engineering and Technology
Engineering and Technology
Advanced Manufacturing Coding for Android Cyber Technician Electronics Technician Welding
Health
Health
Dental Assistant Pharmacy Technician Practical Nursing
Human Services
Human Services
Cosmetology Culinary Arts Esthetician Nail Technician
Landscaping and Environmental
Landscaping and Environmental
Urban Horticulture and Landscape Management
Transportation
Transportation
Automotive Technology Collision Repair Technology Diesel Technology Motorcycle Service Technology
For more information, visit the Pickens Technical College Program page.
Course Tuition and Fees
Course Tuition and Fees
For the 24-25 school year, APS Avenues will pay for all required course materials and fees, while students are enrolled in the Avenues Parallel Program.
To buy books and materials from the Pickens bookstore or warehouse, please bring an ID with your name on it and your APS Student ID #. The Pickens staff will not be able to identify you as an Avenues student without your student ID number.
2024-25 Pickens Schedule
2024-25 Pickens Schedule
Pickens has a school year calendar which mirrors APS, so we have most of the same days off. Most programs are either offered as AM or PM blocks
Pickens has a school year calendar which mirrors APS, so we have most of the same days off. Most programs are either offered as AM or PM blocks
- Respiratory Therapists
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Certified Nurse Assistants
- Medical Assistants
- Dental Assistants
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Diesel
- Motorcycle
- Auto
- Collision Repair
- Welding
- Construction
- Facilities Maintenance
- Urban Horticulture
- HVAC
- Advanced Manufacturing
How to Enroll in a Pickens Technical College
How to Enroll in a Pickens Technical College
Concurrent Enrollment Program
Concurrent Enrollment Program
Talk to your counselor immediately to get your name on the list of interested students and to get your questions answered.
August - December:
Talk to your counselor to get your name on the list of interested students
Attend a campus visit
Have good grades and good attendance at APS Avenues
Figure out which programs interest you
If you have an IEP, meet with a member of Pickens' ESS team
February
Meet with your counselor to review grades, attendance and apply to the program(s) of your choice
March
Pickens counselors meet with APS Avenues counselors to award slots in programs
April
Students are informed about whether they received a spot in a Pickens program
Visits
Visits
Talk to your counselor about visiting Pickens Technical College (PTC) to see their programs and classrooms. PTC will have open houses throughout the year that you can attend as well. A campus visit will increase your chances for being chosen for a spot.
First Day at Pickens Technical College
First Day at Pickens Technical College
All you have to do is show up a little before the morning session or the afternoon session and Pickens staff will direct you to where you need to go. In your class the first day, the instructor(s) will give you a brief tour of the school, information about how to obtain books and supplies, and where to get help if you need it.
Pickens Orientation
Pickens Orientation
Please watch the Pickens Orientation video at https://www.pickenstech.org/
Scroll down to find Student Orientation.
Returning Books and Materials
Returning Books and Materials
Once you're finished with your course, please return books and materials to the APS Avenues site. If you do not return the materials, you will be charged for them.
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