Connection January/February 2026
In this Issue …
TCTC Breaks Ground on Anderson Campus Workforce Development Program Expansion Fall Graduation Held December 15............................................3
Board of Visitors Meeting Held at Anderson Campus................4
Experiences Shared on Professional Development Day.......9
Tri-County Technical College broke ground January 16 on a $31 million investment at the Anderson Campus designed to expand and grow workforce development programs. TCTC President Galen DeHay was joined by College Commissioners and Anderson County government, education and economic development partners to celebrate the expansion that will develop the existing property at the College’s Anderson Campus. This groundbreaking marks the beginning of construction on an expansion that will create a manufacturing, utilities, transportation and logistics hub to house Power Line Worker (PLW), Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO), Commercial Truck Driving (CDL), Forklift Operations and Safety, Certified Logistics Technician, Mechatronics Technology, Automotive Technology and Heavy Duty Diesel Technology programs on a single campus. The project involves the expansion of credit programs and non-credit industry certifications that align with area workforce needs and economic growth. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2027. Funding for the infrastructure to support these expanding programs is coming from a combination of College-accumulated capital reserves, state capital reserve appropriations and a federal equipment grant. The College’s Foundation is also soliciting donations from entities and individuals interested in supporting this mission-critical project. “As an Anderson County resident, today’s announcement is particularly exciting for me,” said Hamid Mohsseni, chair of the TCTC Commission. “This expansion will provide greater access to high-quality programs and resources, helping students gain the skills they need to succeed and strengthening the economic vitality of our region. We are proud of the partnerships that made this possible and grateful for the community’s support. Together, we are building opportunities that will benefit generations to come.” TCTC broke ground on the Anderson Campus, its first community campus, on December 2, 2005, and it opened in 2007 with 42,000 square feet of classrooms, labs, learning commons and collaboration space. (continued on page 8)