Child Care Training

The child care program at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College prepares students for jobs with social service agencies, public schools, private schools, head start programs, pre-school programs, and day care centers. The program focuses on the management of child care services and planning, designing, and managing child care. Program courses include: child development and psychology, home and institutional based child care, identification of diseases and injuries, parent relations, personnel and business management principles, and related laws and policies. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer child care training.

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Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College (OCtech)

7801 N. Tigerville Road, Tigerville, SC

About
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, located in Orangeburg, North Carolina, was founded in 1968 as the 11 technical center opened in the state to curb the departure of young workers and to invigorate the economy by creating training facilities throughout the state to encourage investment.

Over the years the role of the school grew, first in 1974 when the school became a technical college, followed by the continual expansion of resources and buildings to provide students with modern facilities from which to learn.

In 1996 the school implemented its distance learning program. The school is currently implementing five year strategic plans to further the school's ability to train and educate its community.  The school continues to expand to this day, with several facilities in construction.

Academics
As a technical college, Orangeburg-Calhoun offers students a large number of technical and vocational programs geared at career development and job placement. Technical and vocational programs prepare students for entry into the workforce by providing training in the skills and abilities necessary to operate as professionals in the workplace. These programs are comprehensive and allow students to obtain entry level positions upon graduation.

As part of the school's evolving educational offerings, it also offers academic transfer programs to four year institutions, allowing students to complete the first two years of a four year education. Programs offered will result in either an associates degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Nursing
• Computer Aided Design
• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Accounting
• Medical Office Assistant

Non-credit courses are also available for individuals simply pursuing personal interests. These courses do not require full admission, and may be registered for with ease, and at a relatively lower cost than credit courses.

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open enrollment institution, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College accepts all students that meet the minimal requirements for entry. Students may apply online through the school's internal system and must submit transcripts from high school or other colleges as well. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Tuition fees will be calculated and due shortly after registration.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in a timely manner. The student aid report the school receives after the FAFSA has been submitted is used to determine need, eligibility and awards.

Additional financial information may be requested by the school prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure informational accuracy. External scholarships may also be available, often requiring a separate application and awarded for purposes as outlined by the scholarships mission.

Students Enrolled in the Child Care Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. OCtech offers an associate's degree program in child care.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Description

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, preschool teachers, except special education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
  • Total Employment: 870
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $23680

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).