March 14, 2025 | Stay Connected, Stay Informed

Dillon County Economic Group Tours NETC's Marlboro County Campus

The Dillon County Public-Private Economic Development Partnership Board recently toured the Northeastern Technical College (NETC) Marlboro County Campus to see the progress of its expansion. Phase 2 renovations are almost complete, and the campus will offer new programs starting in Fall 2025. This visit highlights the strong partnership between the college and local economic development groups, which helps improve job training and education in the area.

NETC has been working to expand its facilities to better serve the community. The college first received a $5.5 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to create a workforce training center in Bennettsville, helping students gain skills needed for local jobs. Later, the college received an additional $1.4 million appropriation from SC Senator

Kent Williams to expand programs and support economic growth in the region.

The Dillon County Public-Private Economic Development Partnership Board is dedicated to improving the lives of Dillon County residents. Their collaboration with NETC shows a shared goal of connecting education with economic development to benefit the entire community.

The Phase 2 renovations at NETC’s Marlboro County Campus will allow the college to offer 28 programs under one roof, and attract more students, and meet the changing needs of local community. This expansion is a big step forward for education and the economy in the region, creating more career opportunities students while helping to fulfill the need for highly trained candidates to meet industry needs.

Culinary Students Jump Into The Kitchen: Making Lunch for Employees

New culinary students pose with their instructor during their first week of labs. From L to R: Dealie Williams, Instructor Sha'kira Gattison, and Ruby Brown.

Culinary students Dealie Williams of Cheraw and Ruby Brown of Bennettsville began their first week of hands-on learning under the guidance of Instructor Sha’Kira Gattison. Putting their skills to the test, the students jumped into the kitchen, preparing a soup and salad lunch for employees. This experience will be the first of many for them to practice essential techniques in a real-world setting.

Under Chef Gattison’s instruction, Dealie and Ruby focused on precision, and teamwork while preparing the lunch. From chopping vegetables for the salad to seasoning the soup, the hands-on experience reinforced the importance of time management and organization, skills they will continue to develop throughout their training.

The lunch was a success, and the experience helped to build confidence for these two new students. There will be many more lessons head, as Dealie and Ruby take their first steps towards careers in the culinary field under Chef Gattison’s mentorship.

CNA Students Begin Hands-On Training

Exciting beginnings! New students at Northeastern Technical College’s Marlboro Campus kick off their educational journey in the Certified Nurse Assisting program with hands-on learning. Guided by nursing instructor Jacqui Clarke, they explore the nursing simulator mannequin—taking their first steps toward a rewarding career in healthcare.

Man2Man Students Tour Cheraw Campus

Students participating in the Hartsville Adult Education program were brought to NETC as part of Man2Man's Reality Check program and toured the Cheraw Campus. For many of the students, it was their first time ever visiting a college campus, and learning about college programs.

Two NETC Employees Earn ACE Military Learning Champion Badge

NETC employees Anne Jones and Danielle Pace recently completed the Activating, Creating, and Establishing College Credit program over the past six months, earning them the ACE Military Learning Champion badge, a special recognition from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the American Council on Education.

This training shows their commitment to evaluating and recognizing military courses and occupations, ensuring that military students receive the credit they deserve for their prior learning experiences. Their leadership in shaping credit-for-prior-learning policies is invaluable, and we look forward to their continued contributions in this important work.

Campus Expansion: A Vision for the Future of Marlboro County

It’s exciting to see the progress of NETC’s newly renovated Marlboro County Campus, which is slated to open it’s doors in Fall 2025. The expanded campus will allow for more programs and opportunities to better serve the citizens of its service area. The top photo shows the front of the Marlboro County Campus as of March 5, nearing the completion of Phase II renovations, while the image below presents the architect’s original rendering of the completed campus design. 

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CHERAW CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION MAP

Construction will create changes to entries,

walkways and parking on the Cheraw Campus.

Access into the college campus is being restricted to entry through the 200 Building (Hampton Hall) for ALL STUDENTS, and 100 Building (Ingram Hall) for all Employees and Visitors. The Northeastern Technical College quad is accessible from all buildings.

NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE

1201 Chesterfield Highway Cheraw, SC 29520

www.netc.edu (843) 921-6900