Staff reports  | Trident Technical College this fall is offering students a chance to take classes for free if they enroll in specific in-demand career training programs in manufacturing, information technology, culinary and hospitality, emergency medical technology and technical trades.

“This is a great opportunity for people who want to get the skills required to land a good job, and also for people who are already working to upgrade their skills to get a better job,” said Trident Tech President Mary Thornley.

The college is able to offer students free tuition through a combination of federal, state and college financial aid funds, according to a press release. The total aid package for a tri-county student taking 15 credit hours is more than $2,800.

To take advantage of this free semester of college, students must apply to the college and pay the $30 application fee. The college admission application can be completed online at www.tridenttech.edu.