David Dykes: I'd like to welcome each of you to our latest in our roundtable discussion series this morning, talking about workforce development. I'd like to have you introduce yourselves and tell a little bit about your organization and your...
As the U.S. confronts a critical shortage of skilled trades workers, the Lowe's Foundation announced an expanded $250 million commitment to help train and develop 250,000 tradespeople by 2035 through its Gable Grants program. The...
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, OneSpartanburg, Inc., and the Spartanburg Academic Movement have partnered to establish a new cohort-based career pipeline for certified nursing assistants (CNAs), addressing a critical workforce need in...
WorkSmart, a women-owned staffing firm founded in Greenville, S.C., is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, marking more than three decades of empowering talent, supporting companies’ growth, and strengthening the communities it...
Fruit Fly Defense, LLC has become the first business in Greenville, South Carolina to earn Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) certification through Disability:IN. The designation, confirmed by Disability:IN, makes the company eligible for...
Nextep, a nationally recognized leader in the Professional Employer Organization (PEO) space, has announced its latest strategic expansion into four new U.S. markets: Scottsdale, Arizona, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, and Greenville, South...
Snelling, a leading U.S. staffing firm within the HireQuest network of staffing and recruiting brands, is marking 75 years of connecting Americans with meaningful work – placing it among the longest-running staffing firms and...
Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina (GIUMSC) is officially plugging into the future of Columbia, SC. On March 13, 2026, at 10 AM, Goodwill will celebrate the Grand Opening of its brand-new Midlands Clean Tech Accelerator Lab,...
Spartanburg Community College (SCC) has been awarded more than $1.15 million in combined public and private funding to expand workforce training, strengthen innovation infrastructure, and accelerate economic development across Spartanburg County...
Trident Technical College (TTC) announced an expanded partnership with Boeing South Carolina (BSC) to lead the baseline training of Boeing’s Production and Maintenance teammates at TTC’s S.C. Aeronautical Training Center. Effective Jan. 1, 2026,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Home Telecom Celebrates Tri-Community Center for Winning $5,000 Grant from Foundation for Rural Service MONCKS CORNER, SC December 17, 2025 — Home Telecom is excited to announce the Tri-Community Center in Cross, SC has won...
David EcholsPresident/General Manager Charleston RiverDogs David Echols has guided the RiverDogs through some of their most successful seasons since being named general manager in 2004. He led the staff in hosting the highly successful 2004 and...
Vicky Wood President Trident Technical College Vicky Wood, Ph.D., is the sixth president of Trident Technical College. She is leading the implementation of Career Guided Pathways designed to improve student success and connect learners with...
Patrick Michaels President and CEO Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands SC In his 32 years with Goodwill, Patrick “Pat” Michaels has had the opportunity to see the “Power of Work” first-hand for thousands of people throughout the United...
Debbie JonesPee Dee Regional Workforce Advisor South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce Debbie Jones serves as the Pee Dee Regional Workforce Advisor, where she leads efforts to connect education, business, and community partners to...
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, new five-year contract includes onboarding training for new Boeing teammates
Leading up to the holiday season, the Winthrop Poll asked South Carolinians about holiday spending, finances, and ease of discussing politics with different people.
PricewaterhouseCoopers report details comprehensive economic impact during construction, on-going operations
Snelling, a member of the HireQuest Global Talent Network, announces new ownership from industry veteran Jarrett Lindon of the Snelling Greenville (SC) and Snelling Lexington (KY) offices.
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) recognizes 57 companies for safeguarding Upstate waterways during the utility’s 34th Annual Compliance Excellence Awards.