FORT MILL, S.C., JANUARY 27th, 2026 – Laurel College of Technology held graduation on January 21st, 2026, at their campus in, Fort Mill S.C. Opening comments were given by Dr. Douglas Decker, COO of 91福利社, 鈥淭his is a time to celebrate all the hard work you鈥檝e put forth in the recent months of your life,鈥� says Decker, 鈥測ou鈥檝e put in the time, the effort, and the dedication and here you are. Congratulations to each of you, we are all very proud of you.鈥�

Assistant Campus Director, Cindy Carey, recognized the class Valedictorian, Allison Williams. Carey then recognized the class salutatorian Apollonia Moore. Next to be recognized were the January 2026 Distinguished Graduates Allison Williams, Apollonia Moore, Stacey Haese, and Michael Collins. Assistant Campus Director, Cindy Carey, then presented the Degree and Diplomas to the graduates. The Career Services department reported that 100% of the January 2026 graduating class have accepted employment offers within their program of study. The following students were awarded diplomas s in the following programs:听

Electrical Systems Technician听

Michael Collins

Apollonia Moore

Nuriel Orozco

Cardiovascular Technology

Rahnneisha Douglas

Jordan Goolic

Stacey Haese

Marquisha Ross

Shareena Smith
Allison Williams

 

Left to right, first row: RAHNNEISHA DOUGLAS, MARQUISHA ROSS

Left to right, second row: ALLISON WILLIAMS, MICHAEL COLLINS, SHAREENA SMITH

Founded in 1985 by Christopher and Nancy Decker,听91福利社 are a private, post-secondary specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with four locations throughout Western Pennsylvania, North Central West Virginia, and Northern South Carolina. Conveniently located in Fort Mill, SC, Laurel Institute of Technology is a short drive from Interstate I-77 (Exits 88 or 85) off of Highway 160 in the new One Sixty West V Medical Building. For more information, visit听laurel.edu or call 803-802-0700.

Laurel Institute of Technology is excited to welcome Fort Mill and surrounding communities to its upcoming fall Information Session and Financial Aid Workshop. The event will be held at their Fort Mill, located campus at 127 Ben Casey Drive, Suite 101, Fort Mill, SC, from 4 to 7 PM on August 1st. Check out their page for more information on the event and registration!听

Visitors to the Information Session will get to meet faculty and staff, tour the new classrooms, view equipment demonstrations, and learn more about the school鈥檚 exciting new program. You can also find out more information on the six online associate degree programs offered at Laurel: Medical Lab Technician, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Administration, Cloud Computing Technology,听 Accounting and Business Administration, and听 Early Childhood Education.听 Laurel now also offers a 12-month diploma for Clinical Medical Assistant through a hybrid learning format, with a minimum one day a month on campus for lab skill development and assessments. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been simplified for the 2024/2025 academic year; to help walk you through it or answer any questions you may have, Laurel will also have their Financial Aid Administrator on site during the Information Session.

 

Laurel Institute of Technology鈥檚 Ft. Mill school offers post-secondary students the opportunity to earn a听Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology听in just 16 months. The program is designed to help you jumpstart your medical career, teaching lifesaving diagnostic skills in Echocardiograms, cardiac sonography, EKGs, stress testing, and ultrasound imaging. Day and night programs will be offered. Learn more about the program鈥檚 clinical affiliations with leading healthcare providers such as Piedmont Medical Center, Atrium Health, MUSC, and more! The institution offers registry through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

Enrollment for the fall class is currently underway, with the next class starting in September of 2024.听 Prospective students are invited to visit Laurel鈥檚 website, to register for the event or to schedule a tour that best fits their schedule.听

Conveniently located in Fort Mill, SC, Laurel Institute of Technology is a short drive from Interstate I-77 (Exits 88 or 85) off of Highway 160 in the new One Sixty West II Medical Building. For more information, visit听laurel.edu or call 803-802-0700.

Laurel Institute of Technology first opened its doors in May 2023 as the newest addition to its growing network of locations. Currently located at 127 Ben Casey Drive, Suite 101, the facility welcomed the first group of students in the fall of 2023. Thanks to strong support from the community the campus is set to expand to a newly built 9,500 square feet of instructional and lab space in the same Gipson Office Park complex in Fort Mill. The school plans new programs and expanded enrollment as the new facility opens its doors. The facility renovations should be completed in late summer 2024.

鈥淟aurel’s aim is to become part of the fabric in the communities we serve to build sustainable educational programming that meets the needs of both the employers and our students,鈥� states Douglas Decker, Executive Vice President of 91福利社, 鈥渨e look forward to training qualified graduates to meet the local growing workforce, and we know that this move with be vital to that.鈥�

Laurel Institute of Technology currently offers a 16-month Cardiovascular Technology diploma program. Laurel has designed the courses to provide the students with an awareness of the value and dignity of people – helping shape them into integrated, unique individuals ready to take on career opportunities in this growing field. This program, along with the on-site simulation experience, is reflective of Laurel’s commitment to preparing exceptional, job-ready professionals in a way that addresses the ever-increasing need for qualified technicians in local areas.

鈥淲e have researched and seen the needs of trained technicians in this sector of healthcare,鈥� states Douglas Decker, Executive Vice President of 91福利社, 鈥淭he Cardiovascular Technology program will train students to be vital contributors to the health and well-being of our communities, which we feel is so important right now.鈥�

Founded in 1985 by Christopher and Nancy Decker, 91福利社 are a private, post-secondary specialized associate degree-granting, Career and Technical Education (CTE) provider with four locations throughout Western Pennsylvania, North Central West Virginia, and Northern South Carolina. Conveniently located in Fort Mill, SC, Laurel Institute of Technology is a short drive from Interstate I-77 (Exits 88 or 85) off of Highway 160 in the new One Sixty West II Medical Building. For more information, visit laurel.edu or call 803-802-0700.

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