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Opportunities for higher learning in the area contribute to the lives of students,
business leaders, and the community as a whole. One private college, one private
university, one university, one technical college, and two vocational schools are
providers in the quest for knowledge in Orangeburg.  These learning institutions open the doors to post-secondary
education for high school students, and members of the community. Continuing education
courses, music concerts, and sporting events are just a few of the collegiate activities
that occur throughout the year. Orangeburg County, South Carolina is fortunate to be the home of three major educational institutions that mold the local workforce into one of the most sought-after and competitive labor pools in the southeast. Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, Claflin University and South Carolina State University have an alliance that fosters educational excellence in the local workforce, creating a technically advanced set of potential employees. Orangeburg is also home to Southern Methodist College, one of South Carolina's top liberal arts institutions. The educational opportunities available in Orangeburg County allow students, members of the community, and industry to work hand in hand toward a promising and prosperous future. |