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In the ATE Industry Consortia for Florence-Darlington and Piedmont Technical Colleges, area industries, in cooperation with the local Technical College, offer sponsorships for Advanced Technological Education Scholars in the following areas:
- Electronics Engineering Technology
- Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Engineering Graphics Technology
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
Membership in an ATE Industry Consortium benefits companies by providing:
- A cost effective approach to meeting employment needs for engineering technicians.
- A greater return on investment than traditional hiring practices.
- An ability to attract, motivate, and retain high quality employees.
- Recognition as a valued corporate citizen committed to workforce development and economic growth in your area.
- Access to students trained in team-based classroom and on-the-job problem solving techniques.
| ATE Scholars Industry Consortium Member: "I think the ATE program is what we're looking for going into the future. The skills are right in line with what industry needs today."
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This SC ATE model may be adapted for use in other locations.
 In the ATE Scholars program, students are prepared for rewarding careers as highly skilled technicians through a cooperative arrangement that combines classroom theory with practical on-the-job experiences.
Participating companies will provide approximately 20 hours of paid work experience each week in a position related to the student's filed of study. Students will be available to work full days on Tuesdays and Thursdays and a half day on Fridays of each week.
ATE Scholars Industry Consortium Member:
"The SC ATE Scholars Initiative is a leading-edge program."
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If you are intrested in starting an industry consortium at your college, then click here do download a generic version of the guidelines.
For additional information, please contact:
Tressa Gardner, Director
Business & Industry Liaison
843-676-8559
Florence Darlington Technical College
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