High School
Are you considering your options after graduation? If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional 2-year and 4-year college, DTC could be the right choice for you. Delta Technical College (DTC) offers hands-on training programs that equip you with the skills you need to start a career path after high school in the skilled trades. Let’s explore how you can start your new future at DTC!
Programs & Courses
Most of DTC’s programs can be completed in less than a year, which means you can finish your training and enter the workforce while your fellow graduates who went to traditional colleges are still sitting in lecture halls!
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Admissions—How to Apply to DTC
DTC does not require you to submit an ACT or SAT score, just a high school diploma or equivalent, like a GED. To enroll at DTC takes just 3 easy steps:
Step 1
Take a campus tour to explore all of DTCs programs and see where you’d receive your hands-on training.
Step 2
Meet one-on-one with the Financial Aid Team to explore your options for financial aid…in 2023, 92% of DTC students received some form of financial aid!*
Step 3
Once you choose your program and start date, you’ll save your seat and enroll!
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Financial Aid—How to Pay for School
We know finances are a major factor in your decision of what to do after high school. Part of the enrollment process at DTC is to meet one-on-one with a member of the Financial Aid Team who will help you explore what financial aid you may qualify for.
Scholarship Opportunities for High School Students
High School Scholarship Program
DTC’s High School Scholarship is not academic based, but instead awards students who demonstrate a passion for learning a skilled trade. Scholarship amounts vary. Over the last decade, we’ve awarded over $5 million in DTC scholarships!
The High School Scholarship Deadline is Friday, March 20th, 2026!
Apply NowHigh School Scholarship Winners
In 2025, DTC awarded nearly $450,000 in trade school scholarships to 161 high school seniors across the Memphis and Jackson areas.
High School Welding Competition
DTC’s High School Welding Competition is for seniors who want to pursue a career in the welding industry after high school. The competition is open to all skill levels. All participants in the competition will receive a $500 DTC scholarship! Top scholarship prizes go to first, second, and third place winners. RSVP required.
2026 Welding Competition Dates:
Ridgeland, MS - Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Horn Lake, MS - Friday, March 6th, 2026
To RSVP, contact your local High School Representative.
RSVP TodayLive, Breathe, Smile Competition
Show off your presentation skills to compete for scholarships to DTC’s healthcare programs—including medical assisting, dental assisting & medical coding!
2026 Competition Dates:
The next competition will be Thursday, April 9th, 2026.
To learn more, contact your local High School Representative.
Contact RepExplore Your Career Nights
Experience What It's Like to be an DTC Student
Join fellow juniors and seniors to get hands-on experience in your program of choice through interactive, instructor-led exercises at your local DTC campus!
To RSVP, contact your local High School Representative.
Upcoming Explore Your Career Night Events:
Thursday, January 29th, 2026 – Ridgeland, MS Campus
Thursday, February 19th, 2026 – Horn Lake, MS Campus
2027 dates to be announced soon!
Job Placement
Assistance Program
DTC is here to help.
DTC’s goal is for all graduates to obtain employment in their chosen career field through the Job Placement Assistance Program.
But the support doesn’t just stop at graduation—qualifying DTC alumni can access career placement assistance resources too!
DTC Programs with a Job Placement Rate of 80% or Higher in 2024:
100%
Job Placement
Cosmetology
Horn Lake, MS Campus100%
Job Placement
Welding & Pipefitting
Horn Lake, MS Campus85%
Job Placement
I/C/R Electrician
Horn Lake, MS Campus83%
Job Placement
Medical Coding
Horn Lake, MS Campus81%
Job Placement
I/C/R Electrician
Ridgeland, MS Campus80%
Job Placement
HVAC/R Technician
Horn Lake, MS Campus80%
Job Placement
Cosmetology
Ridgeland, MS Campus
Source: Delta Technical College, 2024 ACCSC Annual Report
Campus & Community Life
As a DTC student, you’ll have several opportunities to get involved with your fellow students and your local community, including but not limited to:
“I graduated high school and attended college, and like a lot of young people, I didn’t apply myself like I should have. Taking four years to get a degree seemed like too long, and I wasn't really guaranteed to find a job afterwards. I found DTC while searching for shorter-term degrees. The certification opened doors to be able to work in medical offices both administrative and clinical. I got offered a position at UMMC with the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. This position made it possible for me to quit my overnight job and work 8-5 and be home with my son! Now, I'm a Home Health Liaison with work-from-home flexibility, higher pay, and good communication with management.”
Courtney
Medical Assisting Graduate, Ridgeland, MS
Community Involvement
- Community Partnerships
- Holiday Parades
- Food & Clothing Drives
- Career & Job Fairs
- Prom & Homecoming Donations
- Local Sponsorships
Campus Life
- Student Competitions
- Spirit Week
- Movie Nights
- Guest Speakers
- Food Trucks
- TikTok Contests
- Snacks & Bake Sales
- And more!
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Tours & Presentations
DTC Campus Tours
- Visit the training lab & meet your future instructors
- Feel the vibe of student life on campus
- Learn more about what financial aid you may qualify for
- Explore DTC’s programs, student support services & more!
High School Presentations
- Get engaging information presented in-classroom to juniors & seniors
- Meet your High School Representative who will guide you from enrollment through graduation
- Learn the difference between a job versus a career—and how to find the right path for you
Contact your High School Representative to request a presentation at your high school.
Find your local High School Representative!
Select a campus to see your High School Representative's contact information.
Horn Lake, MS
Ridgeland, MS
DTC Campus Locations
DTC has campus locations near Memphis and Jackson. Schedule a tour of your local DTC campus!
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