Make your career day, college night and other events even better with our professional and informative presentations. The experts at Trident Technical College are ready to talk to you about financial aid, applying to college, career opportunities, saving money on tuition with the S.C. Education Lottery and LIFE Scholarship, counseling and disability services and more.
Student Ambassadors
The TTC Student Ambassadors is an elite group of current students who assist the TTC Recruiting office at recruiting and other events. The Student Ambassadors share their personal perspectives on student life on campus, academics and all aspects of the TTC experience.
Contact us to see if we will be at your local high school soon.
Learn more about our Student Ambassadors
How we can help you
Represent the college in the community
- Classroom presentations and visits at high schools and GED programs
- Tri-county community, military and business events
- Campus tours (individual and group)
Our Recruiting Team will
- Help you through the application process.
- Answer questions about our degree and certificate programs and help you determine what's best for you.
- Connect you with additional resources for testing, advising, financial aid and more!
Our Staff
Promoting Positive Community and Economic Growth in the Tricounty Community
Kathleen Roukous
Director of Recruiting
Kathleen.Roukous@tridenttech.edu
Kathleen moved to Charleston from Newport, R.I. She studied Education at the University of Rhode Island and proceeded to work in the non-profit environment assuring clients success in the community. Passionate about the water and looking for a change, the move south was a natural fit.
Mark Yearty
High School Recruiter
Mark received his bachelor’s degree at Charleston Southern University and his master’s degree at The Citadel. He enjoys his family and his church, has a love for all animals, and his favorite team is the Carolina Panthers. Mark is happy to help potential college students with the journey toward their degrees.
Ruben Berry
Community Outreach Coordinator
Ruben coordinates the College First Retention program. He can assist you with admission, financial aid, registration and programs offered at TTC.
Allan Barboza
High School Recruiter
Allan is a native of Costa Rica and a graduate of Trident Technical College and Southern Illinois University. After working in TTC’s Registrar’s office for four years, he was hired by Student Services as a Recruiter. He loves going out into the schools and into the community, meeting potential students, and sharing his knowledge about TTC.
Jean Brooks
Workforce Military Recruiter
Jean is an Army veteran with an AA Degree in Office Systems Technology from TTC. She received her Bachelor of Science Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Rene Gutierrez
Information Specialist
Rene is the Information Specialist for the Call Center at TTC. After serving eight years in the United States Navy, he attended Saint Leo University where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. He enjoys his family, the outdoors and watching sports. Rene has worked in higher education for over five years and enjoys assisting students achieve their educational goals.