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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: Education, Workforce Development, Technical College System

CNC Operator Takes Control of Her Career

October 4, 2022

Upstate mom Lynn Rogers has launched a career with automotive manufacturer ZF following a 4-month training program. It’s an example of how individuals can Skill Up and Move Up with short-term training for in-demand technical occupations.

TOPICS: Skilled Workforce, Workforce Development, Talent
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SC Technical College System Building a Workforce

July 16, 2020

South Carolina Technical College System supports industry workforce development and training needs. Learn how here.

TOPICS: Business Recruitment, Skilled Workforce, Workforce Development, Colleges & Universities, Technical College System

Talking Talent with HTI

February 14, 2019

As part of our #TeamUpstate storytelling, we recently spoke with HTI CEO Herb Dew about how workforce and talent affect economic growth and sustainability.

TOPICS: #TeamUpstate, Existing Industry, Global Competitiveness, Manufacturing, Workforce Development, Workforce Attraction

Upstate healthcare training featured in New York Times

December 20, 2018

The New York Times highlights the Greenville Health Care Simulation Center, which is used by the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville and Clemson University School of Nursing.

TOPICS: Life Science, Colleges & Universities, Workforce Development, Celebrations, Innovation, Education

Industries Link Locals with Technical Opportunities

August 22, 2018

Pickens County native and Greenville Technical College graduate Jason Sams refletcs on his career with aerospace supplier Solar Atmospheres.

TOPICS: Business Recruitment, #TeamUpstate, Existing Industry, Global Competitiveness, International, Aerospace, Materials, Quality of Life, Workforce Development, Technical College System

Laurens Teachers Learn from Summer Manufacturing Jobs

August 7, 2017

Steel-toed boots, safety glasses and sophisticated robotics will likely resonate among this year’s summer memories for a group of Laurens County educators.

TOPICS: Existing Industry, Manufacturing, Workforce Development, Automotive