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‘Skill Up’ Connects Upstate Residents with Career Pathways

November 1, 2024

The Skill Up platform connects individuals with short-term training programs in their communities and showcases key information on featured job types, including median salary and earning potential, number of openings and projected growth.

TOPICS: Technical College System, Workforce Development, Education

Upstate South Carolina’s Swamp Rabbit Trail

June 17, 2024

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail is a walking, biking and running trail that promotes sustainability and economic growth across the region.

TOPICS: sustainability, Workforce Attraction, Rankings & Recognitions, Business

SC’s 2023 Industry Recruitment is Second-Highest in History

January 4, 2024

South Carolina has announced its 2023 industry recruitment results as the second-highest in state history. The Palmetto State saw $9.22 billion in capital investment, 14,120 jobs and 81 projects.

TOPICS: Business Recruitment, Global Competitiveness, #TeamUpstate
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Site Selection Magazine Features Upstate South Carolina

July 26, 2023

Site Selection’s 2023 Upstate Intelligence Report paints a picture of the region’s sustainable businesses, lifestyle opportunities and sophisticated technical workforce.

TOPICS: Skilled Workforce, Business Recruitment, Manufacturing, Existing Industry, #TeamUpstate

Upstate Receives Award for Excellence in Economic Development

June 30, 2023

Upstate organizations receive a 2023 Mac Conway Award, recognizing the efforts of economic development agencies that “worked tirelessly to bring projects large and small to their communities.”

TOPICS: #TeamUpstate, Rankings & Recognitions, Business Recruitment