Florence-Darlington Tech Educational Foundation

09/01/2026

Hey FDTC students! 🎓 Great news—there may be a scholarship you're eligible for from the Florence-Darlington Tech Educational Foundation! Just make sure you're admitted, registered for classes, have filled out your FAFSA, and meet the scholarship's requirements. Visit bit.ly/4coOBoB to apply! Good Luck!

08/25/2026

WPDE dropped by the college recently to talk to us about how the Gene Haas Foundation grant helps our students get into high tech manufacturing.

https://bit.ly/3Uc2y2Z

Florence-Darlington Technical College is using a $25,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to help students prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing.

08/04/2026

FDTC has received a generous $25,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to fund scholarships in our Machine Tool Technology program. We're so thankful for industry partners that help remove financial barriers to student success. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4xnw18r

07/30/2026

"She pushes you to be better." ❤️

For Ms. Caviston, teaching is about more than preparing students for a career, it's about helping them discover their confidence, their purpose, and their potential.

Her students describe her as a mentor, an advocate, and someone who never stops believing in them. From the classroom to the operating room, she's inspired countless future surgical technologists to master their skills, embrace professionalism, and make a difference in the lives of others.

Watch as students and graduates share how Ms. Caviston's guidance helped shape their careers, and why her impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

🎥 Watch the full story and see how one instructor is changing lives, one student at a time: https://youtu.be/nZb-PyeDiko

What does it take to become a surgical technologist? It takes knowl...

07/30/2026

Welcome to the family, Summer Busher! 🎉

We're excited to welcome Summer Busher as Florence-Darlington Technical College's new Director of Advising. In this newly established leadership role, Summer will lead our Academic Advising Center and help strengthen our commitment to student success by ensuring every student receives personalized guidance throughout their educational journey.

With more than six years of higher education advising experience and a passion for helping students achieve their academic and career goals, Summer brings outstanding leadership and a student-first approach to our campus.

Please join us in giving Summer a warm welcome! We look forward to the positive impact she'll make for our students and our college community.

Read the full media release here: https://bit.ly/3TuhTLV

07/04/2026

Celebrate Independence!

06/11/2026

McLeod Health has graciously donated $75,000 to the Florence-Darlington Technical College Nursing program. We're so glad to have amazing educational partners who invest in the quality of our community.

“McLeod has been an exceptional partner to Florence-Darlington Technical College, and their continued investment in our Nursing program demonstrates a strong commitment to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals,” FDTC Interim President Dr. Debbie Cheek said. “Thanks to initiatives like this, our students will have greater opportunities to succeed both in the classroom and throughout their careers.”

06/08/2026

Due to ongoing HVAC issues affecting the 100 & 5000 Building’s on the Main Campus, the college will close these buildings at 3 p.m. today. All labs scheduled in the 5000 Building this afternoon have been canceled.

This closure impacts the Business Office, Admissions Office, Registrar’s Office, Financial Aid Office, among others in these buildings.

Unless otherwise notified, all classes affected by this closure should report to class as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, June 9.