Dorchester County Career and Technology Center

Dorchester County Career and Technology Center With 2 convenient campus locations, DCCTC is open to all Dorchester Co., SC high school students. Frequently Asked Questions:

Who can attend? How does it work?

The Dorchester County Career & Technology Center is the public, vocational career center for Dorchester County high school students. We offer 15 programs designed to enable students to enter the workforce or pursue a college degree with the distinct advantage of hands-on training, certification and technical education at the highest level. Any high school student residing in Dorchester County. We

serve students from District 2, District 4, private schools, alternative schools, home schools and virtual schools. DCCTC offers morning and afternoon sessions as part of the regular school day. Most students attend their “home” high school half the day and DCCTC the other half. Since we are a public school, there is no cost to attend. What about transportation? Students are transported to DCCTC from their home high school on a school bus during regular school hours. What is your success rate? Excellent! According to state and federal data, 98% of DCCTC completers are employed in their field, in college or in the military within 18 months of graduation. What do you offer? Architectural Design and Drafting, Auto Collision, Auto Technology, Carpentry, Cosmetology & Nail Technology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Diesel Engine Technology, Electricity, Emergency Medical Services, Firefighting, Health Science, Masonry, & Welding. For more information, call us at 800-454-8101 or send us an email at [email protected]

09/04/2026

The DCCTC Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for September 8th has been cancelled.

09/03/2026
September is Workforce Development Month, and the timing couldn’t be better! Most of our students have completed their O...
09/02/2026

September is Workforce Development Month, and the timing couldn’t be better! Most of our students have completed their OSHA 10 certification and required safety training and are now in the shops, ready to put their skills to work. 💪🏽

Congratulations to our FFA chapter for winning this grant! They will utilize the funds to build a chicken coop. Be sure ...
08/31/2026

Congratulations to our FFA chapter for winning this grant! They will utilize the funds to build a chicken coop. Be sure and check back for updates!

Congratulations to this years Grants for Growing Chapter Winners. This is a competitive grant program for middle and high school FFA chapters that are developing and improving project-based or experiential learning opportunities for students. Grants for Growing is sponsored by Tractor Supply and the National FFA.

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Houses last night! We had a great turnout at both campuses and enjoyed conne...
08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Houses last night! We had a great turnout at both campuses and enjoyed connecting with parents and sharing what’s ahead for the school year. We appreciate your support and look forward to a great year!

We were honored to welcome administrators from Riverstone High School to campus today. We enjoyed sharing our programs a...
08/27/2026

We were honored to welcome administrators from Riverstone High School to campus today. We enjoyed sharing our programs and giving them a firsthand look at the hands-on learning opportunities available to students at DCCTC.

08/24/2026

Students in our Law Enforcement class attempted their first Physical Agility Test (PAT) last week. The DCCTC PAT follows the standards set by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, with nine tasks that must be completed in 2 minutes and 6 seconds to pass. We are certain our students will continue to improve throughout the semester!

08/19/2026

Mrs. Limehouse’s Health Science 1 students are starting strong with American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers training. 🏥

Address

507 School House Road
Dorchester, SC
29437

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+18435632361

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