Trident Technical College

Name

Trident Technical College

Legal name

Trident Technical College

Website

https://tridenttech.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community and Technical College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (61121), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Technical college programs
• Workforce development training
• Associate degree programs
• Continuing education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and mandatory fees for credit courses. Public institution with state-funded subsidies making tuition affordable.
2. Continuing Education Programs: Non-credit professional development and personal interest courses that generate revenue through course registration fees.
3. State Funding and Financial Aid: State appropriations and federal financial aid programs (Title IV) support student enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trident Technical College is a public two-year technical college that delivers associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and continuing education courses across 10 academic divisions. It serves over 20,625 students annually through classroom, online, and hybrid instruction at four campuses in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina. Specialized offerings include dual credit and early admit programs for high school students, transfer pathways to four-year institutions, apprenticeships, and workforce development programs.

Product overview

Trident Technical College is a two-year technical college offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs through 10 distinct divisions: Business Technology, Culinary Institute of Charleston, Engineering and Construction, Film/Media/Visual Arts, Health Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law-Related Studies, Manufacturing and Maintenance, Nursing, and Science and Mathematics. Programs are delivered through multiple formats including traditional classroom, online, and hybrid options across multiple campuses. The college serves over 20,625 students annually with 150+ programs of study, including transfer programs, workforce development, continuing education, and specialized programs for high school students such as dual credit and early admission. The institution also offers youth apprenticeships and various certification programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Culinary Institute of Charleston: Culinary arts, baking and pastry, hospitality and tourism, and marine stewardship programs
• Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships
• TTC Online College

Products and services

• Business Technology Division Academic division offering programs in Business, Accounting, Information Technology, Network Systems Management, Cybersecurity, and Spa and Personal Services for students seeking associate degrees, diplomas, or certificates.
• Culinary Institute of Charleston Academic division offering programs in culinary arts, baking and pastry, hospitality and tourism, and marine stewardship for students pursuing careers in the culinary and hospitality industries.
• Engineering and Construction Division Academic division offering programs in civil engineering technology, electrical line worker, electronics engineering technology, horticulture, mechanical engineering, and mechatronics.
• Film, Media and Visual Arts Division Academic division offering programs in animation, digital media, film production, film post production, graphic design, photography, and TV and media production.
• Health Sciences Division Academic division offering health science programs including dental assisting, dental hygiene, health information management, medical assisting, medical laboratory technology, occupational therapy assistant, pharmacy technician, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technology, respiratory care, surgical technology, and veterinary technology.
• Humanities and Social Sciences Division Academic division offering associate in arts transfer, child and youth studies, human services, behavioral and social sciences, English, history, and languages programs.
• Law-Related Studies Division Academic division offering programs in criminal justice, emergency medical technology, homeland security management, and paralegal studies.
• Manufacturing and Maintenance Division Academic division offering programs in aeronautical studies, air conditioning and refrigeration, automotive technology, commercial truck driving, industrial maintenance, machine tool technology, marine engineering technology, and welding.
• Nursing Division Academic division offering nursing programs including Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), LPN to ADN bridge, and practical nursing.
• Science and Mathematics Division Academic division offering associate in science transfer, biological sciences, mathematics, and physical sciences programs.
• TTC Online College Fully online programs and courses delivered via TTC Online College for students who need remote or asynchronous learning options, supported by the D2L learning management system.
• Dual Credit Program Program enabling qualified high school students in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties to earn both high school and college credit by successfully completing college courses.
• Early Admit Program Program enabling qualified high school students in grades 9-12 to earn college credit that does not count toward high school graduation.
• Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships Workforce program providing paid on-the-job training with local employers across multiple industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and IT for youth in the Charleston region.
• Continuing Education Non-credit professional development and personal interest courses that award continuing education units (CEUs), serving adult learners and working professionals.
• Future Ready SC Certificate Program STEM Manufacturing certificate program preparing students for entry-level manufacturing positions, awarding 16.25 CEUs and 6 advanced-standing academic credits upon completion, funded through the SCWINS Scholarship.
• Transfer Programs Programs including university transfer Associate in Arts and Associate in Science paths designed for students to transfer credits to four-year colleges nationwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• TTC serves 20,625 students annually - the most of any state technical college
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charleston County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026Partnership through Peninsula Promise initiative to enhance early education, expand career pathways, and improve educational transitions from middle to high school. Includes universal pre-K access, new partnerships for college readiness, and facility repurposing to better serve students and families on the Charleston Peninsula.
• Solomon Family DentistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity dental practice partnering with TTC's expanded dental clinic, allowing dental students to gain clinical experience while serving additional 1,650 patients annually.
• Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships (CRYA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development initiative providing paid on-the-job training with local employers across various industries for youth in the Charleston region. Multiple pathway options including manufacturing, healthcare, IT, and more.
• SCWINS (Statewide Workforce Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-funded scholarship program providing funding opportunities for continuing education courses and workforce training programs for eligible students.
• SCWINS ScholarshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for the Future Ready STEM Manufacturing Certificate Program, enabling high school students to receive both workforce training and academic credits at TTC.
• Employer Partners (Apprenticeships)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal employers provide paid on-the-job training opportunities for adult and youth apprenticeship programs. Employers can register groups of employees for customized training and access funding through Enterprise Zone Act and apprenticeship programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Piedmont Technical College: SC state technical college in Greenwood serving the Lakelands region with similar associate degree, transfer, and continuing education offerings. Comparable mission and funding structure within the same state system.
• Greenville Technical College: Another South Carolina state technical college in the SC Technical College System offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates with similar workforce and transfer program structure in the Upstate region. Directly comparable in mission, funding model, and program mix.
• Midlands Technical College: SC Technical College System peer serving the Columbia metropolitan area with associate degrees, transfer programs, and workforce training. Closely comparable in governance, state funding model, and program portfolio to TTC.
• Pellissippi State Community College: Tennessee community college serving the Knoxville region with associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce development programs. Comparable in size, mission, and focus on regional employer-aligned training.

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University: Large online-focused university with strong workforce-relevant degree programs and substantial veteran/military enrollment. Comparable in serving adult learners and online students with credit-for-prior-learning models.
• Wake Technical Community College: One of the largest community colleges in North Carolina serving the Raleigh-Durham region with extensive workforce development, transfer programs, and apprenticeship pipelines. Comparable in scale, multi-campus model, and employer-partnership focus.
• Houston Community College: Large multi-campus urban community college system in Texas offering associate degrees, workforce training, and apprenticeships. Comparable in serving diverse student populations across multiple locations with a similar mix of credit and non-credit programs.
• Northern Virginia Community College: Largest community college in Virginia with multi-campus operations, transfer pathways, and significant workforce credentialing programs. Comparable in broad program breadth and public funding structure, though substantially larger in scope.

Emerging players

• ECPI University: Private for-profit institution focused on career-oriented technology, healthcare, and trades programs with campuses across the Southeast. Comparable in program focus (technical, healthcare, IT) though differs in for-profit vs. public funding model.

Others

• Apprenticeship Carolina: South Carolina statewide apprenticeship intermediary that registers and supports employer apprenticeship programs across industries. Functions as an ecosystem partner (and partial overlap with TTC's CRYA and employer apprenticeship programs) in shaping youth and adult apprenticeship pipelines in SC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tridenttech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TridentTech
• Facebookfacebook.com/34430382854
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/trident-technical-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/tridenttech

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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