Category Archives: Northeastern Technical College

Technical College or Driving School?

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Richard Zuendt

Years ago, when smoking was still an activity that would not result in your arrest, matchbooks were always in demand.  The companies learned they could sell advertising on them.  You could find schools that would offer to make you the … Continue reading →

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Lies, Dammed Lies, and Statistics

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Richard Zuendt

It was recently been reported that the unemployment rate in Chesterfield County is currently reported in September to be 2.8%, down from 4.0% in July.  Sounds great.  But it is not the true story. According to the S.C. Department of … Continue reading →

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Building an Empire, Destroying a School

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Richard Zuendt

I have been following the slow destruction of Northeastern Technical College for the past six years.  I wrote this letter to the editor of The Link about one aspect of the decline, namely creating new campuses without real purpose except … Continue reading →

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