Trident Technical College

Trident Technical College serves the greater Charleston metropolitan area from its main campus in North Charleston, South Carolina, with additional locations in Berkeley, Mount Pleasant, and downtown Charleston. The public two-year institution, established in 1964 as Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Technical Education Center, operates across multiple modern buildings designed for technical and career education. The college offers over 150 academic programs focused on workforce development, including strong programs in nursing, aircraft maintenance, culinary arts, and information technology. Trident Tech maintains partnerships with local industries and provides both traditional classroom instruction and hands-on training facilities, including specialized labs and workshops. The college operates as a commuter campus without residential facilities, serving both traditional students and working professionals through flexible scheduling options including day, evening, and online classes.